How Tool Write A Song | Artists Series S2E5

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    As Maynard sings in Lateralus: Over-thinking, over-analyzing separates the body from the mind. So if you’re in for a out-of-body experience, strap in, today we’re looking at Tool. Also, this is definitely not safe for work and there will be some disturbing images and subjects we’ll have to talk about. You have been warned.

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  • @harriswangberg
    @harriswangberg 5 років тому +716

    This is quite possibly the least masturbatory analysis I've seen of Tool's music. Well done!

    • @kurtcameron7562
      @kurtcameron7562 5 років тому +6

      it was a little masturbatory in the beginning, but i agree lol.

    • @wattrocks
      @wattrocks 5 років тому +22

      Maynard said they made tool “because the music at the time didn’t have the climaxes in their songs in the right positions so they made songs with the climaxes where they needed to be for their own personal masturbation.” 😂

  • @PureLimbic
    @PureLimbic 5 років тому +1279

    How does Tool write a song? Slowly....very...VERY...slowly. Like a drunk turtle trying swim across an ocean made of peanut butter.

    • @JaimeWulf
      @JaimeWulf 5 років тому +43

      Well, to be fair a person cannot just sit down and hammer out something as deeply profound as what they do in short order...
      I imagine it takes a lot of personal soul searching and things of that nature to get there...

    • @lima4282
      @lima4282 5 років тому +14

      🤣🤣🤘🏽 this comment made my week. And it’s true!

    • @PedroFaria
      @PedroFaria 5 років тому +6

      I would guess that you didn't even watch the video thru its end and made your point on a comment. Exactly what Tool try to work around. It's true, they write slowly but not like your stupid analogy. Like someone who wants to write something that is meaningful.

    • @jmow429
      @jmow429 5 років тому +1

      @@PedroFaria he was joking big guy, the fact that Maynard also has APC and the other one puscifer with Trent so not only is it the emotion of the song that causes the wait but also the other projects he's involved with

    • @jessea4438
      @jessea4438 5 років тому +2

      Then the 5th Album must have the secret to the universe hidden within it or some shit if it's taking them this long to write their album.

  • @karther1058
    @karther1058 5 років тому +71

    Tool songs, as a whole make me feel like im entering through a door to an entirely different ecosystem.

    • @odd4231
      @odd4231 2 роки тому

      the scary door

  • @samjensen409
    @samjensen409 5 років тому +113

    Maynard on Prison Sex:
    “This song is about identifying and recognizing cyclical abuse within yourself.”
    Sure it could be religion and many other things. It’s most easily understood and fits most closely in the context of sexual abuse though.
    The entire Aenima album is about introspection and individuation. To me it’s the most beautiful album ever written.

    • @ethanwelborn
      @ethanwelborn 4 роки тому +16

      Prison Sex is on Undertow. Was that a mistake, or are you just commenting that they continued their introspection commentary on the next album?

    • @Draco_Alpha
      @Draco_Alpha 4 дні тому

      bro. everything they've ever released from Ænema on is about introspection and personal growth. i love it.

  • @DaviMartins99
    @DaviMartins99 5 років тому +653

    Huge balls for making this video. Tool is a very complex band.

    • @VexylObby
      @VexylObby 5 років тому +14

      Relatively perhaps.

    • @hamburgerdungon5869
      @hamburgerdungon5869 5 років тому +12

      Tool is pretty complex, but also relatively easy to parse. Especially since you only have to sort through 4 parts that are each so independent. The music isn't subtle, and it's not hiding anything.
      Other prog bands out there go the extra mile to add all the subtlety to evoke more subliminal feelings and ideas in their music... (Like The Dear Hunter, but maybe I have a little bias). Tool is great though.

    • @clutch1141
      @clutch1141 5 років тому +3

      Not really. They put thought into their writing and adhere to an overarching theme and a gimmick original to themselves, but that's just the art of album making which is all but dead now, but would have just made them just another dog in the pack in the 70s.

    • @xMaverickFPS
      @xMaverickFPS 5 років тому +4

      i read "hugs balls"
      i need some sleep.

    • @xMaverickFPS
      @xMaverickFPS 5 років тому +8

      666Mrnecrobutcher - much more complex and original than your username.
      stay in school, kid.

  • @DavidSaintloth
    @DavidSaintloth 4 роки тому +59

    Tool maximizes discordance. Discordance is the key to originality ...to patterns within apparent chaos...and that is why their music is not easily consumed with a mere hearing of a 10 second clip...they are so tightly integrated across the variation in sounds that to get the full experience you MUST listen to the whole song...this is also why you can listen to them over and over and over and traverse different explorations on the sonic landscape all these varied ....not so easily predicted sound patterns take you...it's glorious work.

  • @emmywillow6599
    @emmywillow6599 5 років тому +165

    Parabol/Parabola is one of my favorite tunes. Just the constant guitar drone, and especially Maynard riding on the F# the entire way through.

    • @kreationrunnerful
      @kreationrunnerful 5 років тому +5

      Yea..that's a song that does something to my soul

    • @timothyreff6750
      @timothyreff6750 4 роки тому +1

      Jack Rota it’s still as relevant as ever, even after 18 years.

    • @buzzed_light_beer4448
      @buzzed_light_beer4448 4 роки тому +2

      still one of my favorites to this day. It helps remind me of the perspective of eternity and enjoy the time I have here being alive.

    • @F3Ibane
      @F3Ibane 4 роки тому +1

      Rick Beato highlights the cleverness of Parabol/Parabola here: ua-cam.com/video/f53W_KfQpNc/v-deo.html

  • @JaimeWulf
    @JaimeWulf 5 років тому +110

    I've never seen Tool explained as well as this before...
    Even I realized that as deep as I like to believe I think I'm not doing them justice when listening to their songs...
    Thank You!

    • @meci6625
      @meci6625 4 роки тому

      Search for "Alvinsch" on UA-cam. He's a Colombian music UA-camr who does awesome video essays on music. He did a 30 minute video on Tool, specifically, Lateralus. I think his videos have English subtitles, so you can check them out!

    • @jwilliama4427
      @jwilliama4427 4 роки тому +1

      @@meci6625 .....The video did not have English subtitles.

  • @Ambir91
    @Ambir91 5 років тому +402

    I looove how you organize your videos: so clear, easy to follow, very right into the point.... Oh man, you are terrific!!!

    • @wizard9403
      @wizard9403 5 років тому

      I must absolutely agree. First time I've visited your channel and am very pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed your observations and presentation, quite penetrating and yet succinct.

  • @Merkaba954
    @Merkaba954 4 роки тому +15

    Tool has taken me through 26 years of my existence and I love it

  • @Abudzin
    @Abudzin 5 років тому +585

    Songwriting with Babish.

    • @harmstrongg
      @harmstrongg 5 років тому +10

      A more accurate description I cannot imagine.

    • @nerohendo6593
      @nerohendo6593 5 років тому +2

      Abuyin ibn Djadir I really appreciate this comment. Thank you.

    • @BEEJAYEEEEEEE
      @BEEJAYEEEEEEE 5 років тому +1

      Love this comment, I was already thinking exactly that.

    • @thelatenightgamer2624
      @thelatenightgamer2624 5 років тому

      singing with babish 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @HeVn7LaO
      @HeVn7LaO 4 роки тому

      Abuyin ibn Djadir i can't unthink this now...

  • @St1ff
    @St1ff 5 років тому +521

    tool helped me accept being an atheist when i was younger...as corny as that sounds. But I met a girl once who is a huge fan and they helped her find religion... its crazy how they just portray vague ideas that you can mold.

    • @adamschlinker972
      @adamschlinker972 5 років тому +59

      I love the coexistence of both a rejection of religion, but also a desire for the mystical in Tool's lyrics. Good comment.

    • @rubengastelum7212
      @rubengastelum7212 5 років тому +7

      Definitely a Spiritual Awakening...either way.....
      No?

    • @kambion
      @kambion 5 років тому +18

      Not really corny, thanks for sharing. It's interesting to me that some people have to come to terms with atheism. When I realized there was probably no god, it felt like a ton of weight lifted off my shoulders.

    • @rubengastelum7212
      @rubengastelum7212 5 років тому +6

      @@kambion yes The Heaviest Weight. I truly LOVE MYSELF FOR THE FIRST TIME , AND LOVE YOU WHO ARE READING THIS . AND THOSE WHO DONT , TOO. 😀🐶🔭

    • @pawnmusic
      @pawnmusic 5 років тому +35

      Most religions have very little to do with God and or the mystical. Religion is man’s feeble attempt at organizing, labeling, and putting the divine mystery into jar to be dissected and divided. The spiritual quality of life can and most certainly does exist beyond the grip of religion. But... if religion is the necessary stepping stone one needs in order to evolve.. than by all means. Not here to judge, but rather remind people that “God” is not beholden to any religion.

  • @avenoir7522
    @avenoir7522 5 років тому +148

    Roses are red,
    Prog is dynamic,
    I am a Boar Vessel 600-500 B.C,
    etruscan, ceramic

    • @d.h.k.c8113
      @d.h.k.c8113 5 років тому +13

      ProgForGuitar roses are red, prog is dynamic, earth lost the dragon balls, more are on Namek

    • @karlboud88
      @karlboud88 5 років тому +1

      Roses are red,
      Prog is dynamic,
      The nurse is dead,
      Because of medic.

    • @MrNeosantana
      @MrNeosantana 5 років тому

      Holy shit, Roman memes are bleeding into UA-cam

  • @Ambir91
    @Ambir91 5 років тому +508

    Finally someone did it!!! :) Thank you so much!!!

    • @diegoparra6918
      @diegoparra6918 5 років тому +2

      Ambir91 lol tu comentaste en el ultimo video de antonio garcia villagrán

    • @Ambir91
      @Ambir91 5 років тому +2

      Deko Parra si pues jajaja hola hermano, que tal con la revolución hamparte? ;)

    • @diegoparra6918
      @diegoparra6918 5 років тому +1

      Ambir91 jajaja compartiendola con medio mundo 💜

    • @Ambir91
      @Ambir91 5 років тому +1

      Deko Parra lo mismo hermano 💖

    • @johnnydalton3957
      @johnnydalton3957 5 років тому

      I thought the answer was goin to be they wait ten yrs.

  • @sonicbroom8522
    @sonicbroom8522 5 років тому +80

    Transcendent is the only word I can think of to describe Tool's music

  • @WhatIveLearned
    @WhatIveLearned 4 роки тому +17

    Excellent

  • @dprob1985
    @dprob1985 5 років тому +56

    Man. U can tell this was made by a true tool fan.

    • @KodyXXVll
      @KodyXXVll 4 роки тому +1

      oh yeah with an APC pic on the thumbnail lol. true fan indeed

    • @SwagHorse
      @SwagHorse 3 роки тому

      Man. U? Thats a great football team

    • @zero0fake
      @zero0fake 2 роки тому

      @@KodyXXVll lmao

    • @thysgeldenhuys8218
      @thysgeldenhuys8218 2 роки тому

      @@SwagHorse Was a great football team. Now! They are sure way to chronic hypertension...

  • @13squared57
    @13squared57 5 років тому +16

    He uses Justins bass line in the Pot as an example of Adams guitar playing.

  • @dfw_motorrad1329
    @dfw_motorrad1329 5 років тому +4

    When I listen to Tool or Kyuss or similar bands, I don't usually pay attention to the lyrics. But the rhythm sort of entrances me. I find myself finger-drumming along with the drums or bass.
    Then as I started to learn what Tool was all about and started to listen to the lyrics, I found out how much it actually applies. Now every time I listen through their albums, I find a new lyric to pick apart and dissect, and I get a whole new meaning to each song. I've listened to each album probably 50 times in the past four years and still I find something new every time. This video basically sums up what I've learned through the past four years, and even still taught me more. I hadn't thought about Prison Sex in terms of the "passing down our beliefs to our children."
    This is why Tool is in my very short list of favorite bands. They keep you thinking. They keep you questioning.
    Thanks for this video.

  • @andreabordoni7371
    @andreabordoni7371 5 років тому

    I could listen to this guy talk for days. So thorough, neat and enjoyable

  • @zions4785
    @zions4785 5 років тому +48

    Maynard is my biggest inspiration, and has motivated me throughout my life to constantly thrive on becoming a better me every day. My music and life would not be where it is at today if not for Tool. Thank you for this enlightening video! Keep up the great work :)

    • @Mindrex327
      @Mindrex327 5 років тому +1

      What is a better "you"? What was wrong with the old "you"? How is the new "you" better or worse? Will "you" ever really know? Will it matter in the end? NO.

  • @divisionofthenorth1
    @divisionofthenorth1 5 років тому +71

    Well I'm gonna listen to some tool now.

    • @danielnilsson9835
      @danielnilsson9835 5 років тому

      issac Hernandez ’bout time! 😀

    • @asifahmed6986
      @asifahmed6986 5 років тому +2

      lucky bastard getting to listen to tool for first time

  • @Bcarter98
    @Bcarter98 4 роки тому

    This channel is underrated and deserves more subscribers. Thank you so much for this

  • @lallarn6684
    @lallarn6684 5 років тому +17

    Tool, one of the best bands out there. Period!

  • @yourrealdad9442
    @yourrealdad9442 5 років тому +134

    When I hear Tool I get a sense of this massive primal force. Like they're recreating the music of the universe that's been present since the beginning of time. Like they're erecting some massive monolith from the center of existence. I guess the one word I would use to describe Tool is "massive". And I definitely don't intend for that to be a pretentious synonym for "big", I mean truly massive. Larger than anything we could fully perceive as a whole without mapping out one part at a time.

    • @1888CHAD8881
      @1888CHAD8881 5 років тому +2

      Man, I was tripping one time and literally heard different lyrics to the song... I tried to record what the CD was playing on my cassette tape but of course it wasn't the same

    • @yourrealdad9442
      @yourrealdad9442 5 років тому +5

      I listened to Lateralus on repeat my first time tripping

    • @LJ-ve2hi
      @LJ-ve2hi 5 років тому +12

      Yes. I've felt like TOOL is music that always existed, "the music of the universe" as you well said it. When I hear them I feel something resonating inside of me, something primitive and something bigger than myself.

    • @reubenrowell6681
      @reubenrowell6681 5 років тому +4

      Well said brother tool is bigger then music I was 15 years old when I heard undertow I was like wtf is this and where the fuck has this music been hidding I absolutely love this band above all others Maynerd and com. They invented a sound that will never again even be close to be match tool the music gods of the univerise 💥💢💥

    • @gosborg
      @gosborg 5 років тому +4

      Your real dad I think the word “primal”, which you mentioned, sums them up well. It’s like their music comes from the species from which we later evolved. We recognize it at a fundamental level, but our conscious minds find it sometimes disturbing, confusing, primitive, almost alien. Great band!

  • @BrunoWiebelt
    @BrunoWiebelt 5 років тому +40

    that was mind-blowing ...

  • @damirplicanic4190
    @damirplicanic4190 5 років тому +2

    I love the way you help me/us to go deeper, to dive-in into music. I write reviews myself, on my blog (currently on hiatus), and my writing is much different then yours. You use theorie of music, and notes, chords and their progressions, etc. On the other side, I am talking about my emotions (mostly) and situations I was while I was listening Lp/CD/tape/mp3. Also I try to theorise on way the music reflects artist's perception of certain phenomenon or state in the World, and how new artwork coexist with previouse discography and current state of music today. I hope I will get back to my reviews, again.
    Thank you so much.

  • @Chileanseaweed
    @Chileanseaweed 5 років тому

    Thanks for pronouncing your name in a clear and calm manner. Yeah, it was me who made a comment in a previous video.
    Jeez man, your content just gets better and better. Thanks!

  • @CorStock666
    @CorStock666 5 років тому +6

    Danny has answered where he pulls his tribal inspirations, and readily admits to "appropriating" them. Alot of their rhythmic and chordal choices are covered at their music clinic, I recommend going.

  • @nznegativeions
    @nznegativeions 5 років тому +23

    Do more TooL *PLEASE GOD, PLEASE*

  • @harmstrongg
    @harmstrongg 5 років тому +2

    Most songs hand you a glass full of a concept; whether it is meaning, emotion, ideology, or story. Tool's music takes you by the hand, leads you out into the forest of human experience... and leaves you there to find your way back by yourself.

  • @mguarin912
    @mguarin912 5 років тому

    Well done man. Tool’s lyrics always have me searching again and again. You have just opened so many doors for those fortunate enough to see your gift. Thanks 🙏

  • @loganbarclay5075
    @loganbarclay5075 5 років тому +10

    I always look forward to these, but this has easily been my favorite artists series so far. I love to see how the compositional techniques a band uses actually reflects their image and the meaning of their songs and this particular video carried many astute observations and interpretations into Tool's discography. Very well done (btw Periphery, Pink Floyd and Red Hot Chilli Peppers are just begging to have an episode done on them).

  • @yellsatcloud175
    @yellsatcloud175 5 років тому +31

    You hit on my very favorite part of Tool, which a lot of people overlook. (I see, particularly on social media, a lot of people who find tool pretentious, and make memes about how douchebags tell them that "they just dont understand" or "this song has more meter/signature changes and is therefore better", which is in some ways fair.) I find Progressive music to be a double-edged sword in general, and I think that the relative popularity of Tool, as a band that has these progressive elements has more to do with this notion than Tool in itself being pretentious. The same things that these people are complaining about could be said tenfold for your typical Dream Theater fan.
    The part that separates Tool, and in some ways makes them LESS pretentious than your typical Progressive Metal band is the point you made @2:14. They are in many cases using progressive music as a vehicle for representing an idea that includes both music and lyrical theme. To me, Tool is about cohesion and songcraft, rather than instrumental-ism or technique, which drives most ACTUALLY pretentious Progressive Music. In reality, they take a pretty minimalist approach from a skill perspective when compared to almost all of their contemporaries. Dany Carey is almost unarguably the most "showy" member, but even he is generally using his percussion to tie together elements, establish mood, or to foreshadow concepts that are to come later in the arrangements. Prog music is by it's nature kind of pretentious, but Tool seem to be using it as a vehicle for eliminating limitations in pursuit of expressing a usually NECESSARILY complex idea or emotion, rather than using it as an excuse to show off.
    I get that their fans can be overbearing, but it drives me nuts when people miss this point, and essentially extend a gripe that they have with progressive music in general almost entirely onto a band within that genre that deserves it the least.

    • @j.r.severt5899
      @j.r.severt5899 4 роки тому +1

      Stretchy Pockets Well said.

    • @tiojohann
      @tiojohann 4 роки тому +1

      Really well said dude! I think exactly the same!

    • @bemersonbakebarmen
      @bemersonbakebarmen 4 роки тому +1

      Tool is seld indulgent and pretentious
      King Crimson is self indulgent and pretentious
      RUSH is self indulgent and pretentious
      Yes is self indulgent and pretentious
      Zappa is self indulgent and pretentious
      Jethro Tull is self indulgent and pretentious
      Etc.
      Prog rock is the most hated rock genre in the planet. I remember Sonic Youth were offended when someone implied King Crimson were an influence. Radiohead hates the idea Pink Floyd and Prog has anything to do witth their music. Complex Music is always seen as pretentious and self indulgent.

    • @reidgowan2670
      @reidgowan2670 4 роки тому +2

      bemersonbakebarmen I like listening to/playing complex music not because I wanna show off, but just because I think it sounds cool and I like it

    • @rubengastelum7212
      @rubengastelum7212 4 роки тому

      By eliminating limitations you open yourself to all possibilities I get it 🔧🔧

  • @sarabeautime5331
    @sarabeautime5331 5 років тому

    This is hands down the best video I watched about Tool, thank you for putting it together.

  • @johnyfucksyou
    @johnyfucksyou 4 роки тому +1

    I think you are able to understand Tool as much as you can go deepper and deeper into the context of the lyrics. Great video!!

  • @theamazingjay161
    @theamazingjay161 5 років тому +36

    Pretty nice breakdown.
    When I was a kid I used to listen to Tool very sporadic. It was just too complex for me.
    But today I love every single song of Tool.
    Sometimes it just needs time.
    Good content. Keep going!

  • @Jackle02
    @Jackle02 5 років тому +3

    Awesome video. Been listening to them for 20 years, and I heard things here I've never heard before. Thanks.

  • @remenissions13
    @remenissions13 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this analysis. Tool has been a band I've listened to for many, many years and everytime I come back to their music I use it to guide me. The lyrics always seem to take on a new meaning no matter how I seek to apply them and weirdly enough they always provide an answer. A sense of calm within the chaos.

  • @tpaulalex724
    @tpaulalex724 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job! I love analyzing Tool music. You have shown me yet another perspective. It seems like every time I listen to them or someone else's vision of them, I learn something new.

  • @timachevsky
    @timachevsky 5 років тому +15

    One of your best works.

  • @hamburgerdungon5869
    @hamburgerdungon5869 5 років тому +12

    It'd be great if you did an episode on Alice in Chains (especially hitting hard on their unique vocal harmonies). I'd also love an episode on The Dear Hunter, even though they aren't super popular.
    Love the show! Keep it up!

  • @olgamalycheva9218
    @olgamalycheva9218 5 років тому +2

    Love this! Thank you for such deep analysis 🖤

  • @cory4145
    @cory4145 5 років тому

    This is the best Tool analysis I've seen so far. Thank you for making it.

  • @Smoke11B
    @Smoke11B 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for making this video.

  • @ezramancini1491
    @ezramancini1491 5 років тому +157

    Not to be snarky but all of the examples of polyrhythms are actually polymeters, and at with the thing about clean parts being around the tonic, the first example is distorted, the second and third examples are bass. Otherwise, great video with great information, just incorrect examples.

    • @hunterbiden7391
      @hunterbiden7391 5 років тому +6

      I noticed that as well with the examples. I don’t really agree with his interpretations but a good video nonetheless.

    • @Holistic-songwriting
      @Holistic-songwriting  5 років тому +26

      You're right, there would have been better examples, but during editing, I decided to go with their more popular riffs. Would've felt weird without the Pot in there somewhere, you know? ;)

    • @nerdmiestergeneral42
      @nerdmiestergeneral42 5 років тому +27

      If you were going with popular songs, I'm surprised you didn't manage to squeeze in Lateralus somewhere. As a math nerd, I think that it is the greatest song of all time

    • @SystemOfATool
      @SystemOfATool 4 роки тому +18

      @@nerdmiestergeneral42 he did put lateralus in there, you just missed it. This whole video is just an example of overthinking and overanalyzing hahaha

    • @anthonyshukerstaff3369
      @anthonyshukerstaff3369 4 роки тому +1

      True. Polymeter not polyrhythm. There are so many examples of this in tool that i think it is hard to pick which examples to use. (Shout out to a favaourite of mine 4:50 of Lateralus) Another note 😉 is that allow Danny Carey does these extremely well this is not by far the first band to do this. So many have before but I think tool is one of the best. Hard to think of a band that did it better.

  • @johnmare733
    @johnmare733 4 роки тому

    Beautiful and brilliant interpretations!
    "Eye opened, (it's) up too you"

  • @dacoup5955
    @dacoup5955 2 місяці тому

    You don’t listen to Tool, you experience Tool … the break downs and climax in their compositions damn near have me rolling my eyes to the back of my head there so fucking good, best riffs and drumming in the business imo so I don’t care how long it takes for them to write a song quality of quantity … and my god do they deliver.

  • @Rayk76
    @Rayk76 4 роки тому +4

    Great analysis, tool to me are enriching, escapism, fulfilment, and spiritual satisfaction...

  • @rileydermanuelian7307
    @rileydermanuelian7307 5 років тому +272

    Hey, can we expect a Primus video in the future?

  • @SaadMalaeb
    @SaadMalaeb 5 років тому +1

    THANK YOU! Seriously this saved me too much explanation(and added to my knowledge) when someone compares tool to any other band i will just share this link... much appreciated

  • @SugartitsTattoo
    @SugartitsTattoo 5 років тому

    Good form, man. Tool is exquisitely difficult to put succinctly into words and you've done it about as well as verbal language could possibly allow. Very impressive. You should be proud of yourself for this one. Explaining any one aspect of any one tool song could fill a volume and you've managed to cover all the major highlights across the Tool spectrum in less than 15 minutes. That is a feat of hurculean mental and communicative ability. Holistic indeed. Very well played. My hats off to you and I'm excited to watch your other videos. So, I guess to make a long story short, thank you. Thumbs up.

  • @davidmunoz6897
    @davidmunoz6897 5 років тому +26

    Would be great if you could do the same with Porcupine Tree, Pineapple thief, Opeth and Coheed and Cambria

    • @theneonvert5368
      @theneonvert5368 5 років тому +6

      David Muñoz hell yeah Coheed and Cambria!

    • @zucchinisurprise6347
      @zucchinisurprise6347 5 років тому +2

      Porcupine Tree for sure! It would be great to touch on Steven Wilson's solo work as well, he's an incredibly prolific artist.

    • @Weloz92
      @Weloz92 5 років тому

      Idiot The Great I think that it would be better to cover his main influences (70's prog, British pop, 80's pop, 90's rock and metal)... He's an incredible musician, producer and sound engineer, but his songwriting is ultimately a little derivative and not that distinct on his own.. not the best subject for this series (in my opinion, at least).

    • @zucchinisurprise6347
      @zucchinisurprise6347 5 років тому

      Travis the Great That's a completely fair criticism of his work, but I'm more interested in the way he uses concepts and storylines to tie his albums together thematically and creates such listenable music while still making use of complex musical ideas.

  • @jacksonbowen
    @jacksonbowen 4 роки тому +4

    Really good insightful video, great job man

  • @Hypercubert
    @Hypercubert 5 років тому

    What a precious piece of video. Seriously! Not only you made my day, this is seriously one masterpiece when it comes to analyzing Tool's music. Thank you so much for your effort you have put into this video. Genius, you.

  • @johnyoung7851
    @johnyoung7851 5 років тому

    Really enjoyed this. As a massive Tool fan it was nice to both hear someone understand them but also on my eyes/ears to some of their subject matters. Subscribed!!

  • @dankaiser4608
    @dankaiser4608 5 років тому +8

    Excellent! Great video and addition to the series. Now you just need NIN!

  • @LealconProduction
    @LealconProduction 5 років тому +3

    You went deep my friend. Got mental goosebumps at the end there lol

  • @shivlan
    @shivlan 5 років тому

    I love your artist's series as a whole, but this episode really hit a sweet spot for me, blending and helping make sense of music, image, lyrics, symbolism and intent. A great video honoring a great band, thanks!

  • @cblakel
    @cblakel 5 років тому +1

    My favorite band since I was around 16-17. I'm 40 now and I still dig into their stuff. This is the best break down I've heard regarding this band....I believe even Maynard would approve! Bravo, sir!

  • @stealthsmoke5780
    @stealthsmoke5780 4 роки тому +23

    Outstanding video! Long time Tool fan and you hit it perfectly!

  • @panchromatic242
    @panchromatic242 4 роки тому +6

    I love your other channels too, Today I Found Out, and Biographics! Your musical insights and historical acumen are truly inspiring!

  • @cordelldarkling3190
    @cordelldarkling3190 4 роки тому

    This is the first video I have seen from you, GREATLY enjoyed. Thank you very much for this.

  • @artistman75
    @artistman75 5 років тому

    I've been a tool fan for over 25 years, and you've done something I've not seen prior. Great job & Thank you.

  • @highonnymphetamine6179
    @highonnymphetamine6179 5 років тому +73

    I never thought about Prison Sex's double meaning. Here's my interpretation of that sequence:
    "I've got my hands bound" - He's unable to break free from the limitations placed upon him by religion.
    "My head down" - He is subservient out of his own sense of inefficacy. Religion gives him a false sense of strength.
    "And my eyes closed" - He refuses to look with his own eyes, instead believing what he's told to believe.
    "My throats wide open" He willingly accepts the lies that are fed to him.
    The image of a praying man was a brilliant observation though. Well done.

    • @xwinglover
      @xwinglover 5 років тому

      I agree, well articulated

    • @wallchris75
      @wallchris75 5 років тому

      Also conjures up an image of a blindfolded bound person with their throat cut

    • @KodyXXVll
      @KodyXXVll 4 роки тому +1

      No, actually, that song is literally about maynard being molested and raped in the ass as a kid.

    • @coconutfpv
      @coconutfpv 4 роки тому

      @@KodyXXVll So does he says. He also said that they do their music so they can climax in the right moment, that none other music give them. Sooo... Use your own mind, don't be a tool ;P

    • @Orderoll
      @Orderoll 4 роки тому

      It describes a sacrificial human being.

  • @19Martins1990
    @19Martins1990 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for the video. Phenomenal work!!!

  • @martindurham7909
    @martindurham7909 5 років тому

    Genius. You helped me through a lot of the reasons I love Tool so much that I was never sure how to define myself. Sometimes listening to what someone else thinks will help you wrap your mind all the way around your own thoughts.

  • @MaxBolotov
    @MaxBolotov 4 роки тому

    Thanks for making this man. I recently bough myself a new guitar in hopes of reigniting the song writing fire that was put out by the hustle or NYC. Randomly stumbled onto this video and ignited I am now :) looking forward to exploring the rest of your channel soon. Kudos on the success!

  • @loganstrait7503
    @loganstrait7503 5 років тому +3

    Tool - Cathartic, psychedelic, angst, best of 2000s metal, rush-esque

  • @sergiomiron7091
    @sergiomiron7091 5 років тому +43

    Great video. I'd love to see Nine Inch Nails next!

    • @timmarrier
      @timmarrier 5 років тому +1

      I think Trent kinda wandered away from his calling, but I do not find him lacking for it. His early work is undeniably epic, straight and true. Alas, things have changed, but also we should not expect artistic expression to be a constant attribute, either. That's how greatness like Reznor's gets ruined I think. It's not so much ideas that run dry, it's inspiration, experiences. In this country it's a year of touring while writing a second album, uh-huh sure you got it, gonna be epic.
      Downward spiral would be cool on this channel though, no doubt...

  • @RichD2024
    @RichD2024 5 років тому

    You just described all the reasons I love Tool in a way I never could.

  • @pilotbroF22
    @pilotbroF22 5 років тому

    My eyes are now open! this was incredible! thank you for this video.

  • @drewbairdummel
    @drewbairdummel 5 років тому +12

    I loved this episode so much. Great work.

  • @inakipolmartinez3873
    @inakipolmartinez3873 5 років тому +186

    Do Porcupine Tree/The Smiths/Opeth/Steven Wilson

    • @leonardo9259
      @leonardo9259 5 років тому +1

      Iñaki Pol Martinez one at the time dude

    • @inakipolmartinez3873
      @inakipolmartinez3873 5 років тому

      Just giving him some options, I'm not asking him to do all of them

    • @josephhernandez708
      @josephhernandez708 5 років тому +1

      did not know all those bands collaborated together

    • @inakipolmartinez3873
      @inakipolmartinez3873 5 років тому

      Joseph Hernandez yes they did!!!

    • @catm9431
      @catm9431 5 років тому +9

      Porcupine tree!!! Do porcupine tree!

  • @seripressmx2931
    @seripressmx2931 5 років тому

    You are the most articulate person I’ve watched here in you tube, keep the great job.

  • @noahharris9093
    @noahharris9093 4 роки тому

    I just got into tool recently through my cousin and aunt begging me to check them out. I love every album they've put out and after watching this, I'm more of a fan than ever

  • @corzakkzakkcor3309
    @corzakkzakkcor3309 4 роки тому +3

    I think of Tool as a folk band but with heavy guitars, especially the singing on Lateralus

  • @Aaron-ui9tj
    @Aaron-ui9tj 4 роки тому +297

    Those "clean guitar parts" were mostly the bass.

    • @jax8740
      @jax8740 4 роки тому +6

      For real though

    • @saberuk7374
      @saberuk7374 4 роки тому +32

      the fuck do you think a bass is?

    • @flamingoman6812
      @flamingoman6812 4 роки тому +7

      @@saberuk7374 You're not supposed to hear the bass in metal

    • @albonymus1682
      @albonymus1682 4 роки тому +36

      uuuhm what? did you even listen to the songs of tool? if you dont hear the bass your deaf xD
      What about Obscura, Dying fetus, Korn, Deftones, Rage against the Machine, Haken, any doom metal,
      I dont know man we must listen to 2 different music genres...
      When your not supposed to hear it why use it at all xD

    • @jakerjohnson38
      @jakerjohnson38 4 роки тому +11

      albo nymus deep breaths, friend.

  • @lizaw7641
    @lizaw7641 4 роки тому

    I really loved that analysis. ! I love to wonder about symbolism and other techniques in writing and song poetry. So many things to ponder. someone like Maynard is a rare treat. Sublime! Looking forward to seeing more videos.

  • @tseeker438
    @tseeker438 4 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing video, man! Keep up the good work. 🙏

  • @setoarise
    @setoarise 5 років тому +5

    Another masterpiece, well done Bro! Hope you do some analisys about System of a Down someday. Cheers!

  • @darthvadermv
    @darthvadermv 5 років тому +3

    First video i watched on this channel, and I LOVE it!! Its so well done, im trully amazed :D
    Any chance you could do System of a Down next? I feel like theyre interesting enough, both musically and lyrically, to be analysed.
    Keep on the good work, greetings from Serbia 😄😄

  • @Mynameisnumber5
    @Mynameisnumber5 5 років тому

    Wow! This video made me appreciate Tool so much more! And I was already a huge fan! Thank you! :)

  • @MalachiVanHaynes
    @MalachiVanHaynes 5 років тому

    This whole series is fantastic, thank you. Buying your book.

  • @edwardvanhelgen5406
    @edwardvanhelgen5406 5 років тому +3

    *Coheed and Cambria!* But you can also go with *Puscifer* and *The Reign of Kindo* ;) Anyway: awesome job. Keep it up!

  • @Fleato
    @Fleato 4 роки тому +36

    I've always said tool has a tribal sound. Look at songs like jambi.

  • @adrianguerra5288
    @adrianguerra5288 5 років тому

    This video is amazing 🙏🏽 great job man not a lot of people can break down and really get tool. Keep up the great work

  • @cbremer83
    @cbremer83 5 років тому

    Great vid. Tool has been my favorite band for about 25 years now. I always have a hard time explaining the band to people that just do not get it. Your video has done a far better job than I ever could. Nice work.

  • @MacMillerHD
    @MacMillerHD 5 років тому +5

    Really great video! For me the most interesting Maynard lyrics are Forty six & Two - He´s talking about what has to happen with our shadow (as Carl Jung writes) to get 2 more chromosomes (I don´t know if I´m exactly right, but that´s one of the interpretations)

    • @michaelbeard4883
      @michaelbeard4883 5 років тому +2

      Lukáš Urban The shadow is your unbridled potentials without your anxiety and self limiters. Basically evolving and transcending ones self

  • @sanny8716
    @sanny8716 5 років тому +47

    Yes! You keep doing my favourite bands!
    Could you maybe do Joy Division?

  • @sygyl
    @sygyl Рік тому

    i always find new things out about this band that makes me appreciate them even more. favorite band of all time.

  • @lulala900126
    @lulala900126 5 років тому

    Stumbled upon this while desperately hoping for Tool's next album, brilliantly done! Thank you good sir!

  • @whitneyangelie3682
    @whitneyangelie3682 5 років тому +4

    I would love to see you do a vid on Lynyrd Skynyrd and Leonard Cohen (the 2 Lynards lol)...Skynyrd because I think they were amazing at constructing melodies and riffs and Cohen because he was so...different, and was a true poet.

  • @wolfturan6933
    @wolfturan6933 5 років тому +7

    Amazing video as always, dude. Never seen such quality of music analysis. System Of A Down next? Rock on!

  • @admiralsclub8
    @admiralsclub8 5 років тому

    Sound quality of this video is several notches above most other videos, thumbs up

  • @malsorb
    @malsorb 5 років тому

    this is so great, thank you for doing this u got a new sub here , Tool and Maynard always have been my fav and this breakdown is awsome

  • @garrisonpeters539
    @garrisonpeters539 5 років тому +49

    Queens of The Stone Age! You gotta do them man!

    • @Moises505130
      @Moises505130 5 років тому

      Garrison Peters those guys are amazing

    • @leonardo9259
      @leonardo9259 5 років тому

      Yeah

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 5 років тому

      He'd have to leave out any clips of no one knows. They get yanked. Everything else seems to be fair game.

    • @Moises505130
      @Moises505130 5 років тому

      wingracer 16 Rick Beato already did No One Knows, so it won't matter if its left out

    • @garrisonpeters539
      @garrisonpeters539 5 років тому +1

      Ehhhh, I think it was more money hungry lawyers than the actual band, but I understand it could get a strike. I just wanna see this info beast dissect that band until I see the guts and all. A boy can dream!

  • @toprak3479
    @toprak3479 5 років тому +28

    A Perfect Circle next!

  • @brianliberante
    @brianliberante 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, bravo, hero. Well put together video and some excellent observations. I don't read into songs nearly as much as some people do, but I do enjoy a high quality analysis like this. Makes me think differently about them.

  • @dikkersjrad
    @dikkersjrad 4 роки тому

    glad i found this channel i've always wanted baritone Cristoph Waltz in my life