Tool | 'The Pot' | Musician First Time Reaction + Analysis
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:51 Reaction
16:20 Post Reaction/Analysis
Apologies if this was too long and rambly 😅...it's a compliment to the band!
I think I need to tighten up this format. Appreciate your honest feedback and suggestions as always!
It was PERFECT👌🏻☮️🫶🏻💡2ALL!!!
I don't mind longer reactions. It's interesting to listen to your take on these bands and songs. This progressive stuff is so good. It's art. Tool and Leprous are like siblings and Meshuggah is their evil cousin. I'd like to see you reacting on all of them. Next one from Tool could be Pneuma. Album version is awesome and there is a killer drumcam live of it, if you like that sort of thing. Keep it up man 💪
Yeah man , never tool long..take all the time you need withTOOL
The format was great, if you plan on going down a tool rabbit hole this could become a problem though only due to the fact that most tool songs are around the 10-15 minute mark.
Anyone that complains about your reaction or breakdown isn't a Tool fan. Dude, that's why 99% of us watch, we get to vicariously experience that first listen to Tool but even more it's the awakening of people like you that we love to see and follow. Just think that you have only just touched the tip of an iceberg. You have a really good breakdown and description of Tool. It's organized chaos made by masters at their craft. The time signatures and polyrhythms are hard to grasp but it works and works very well. You will find the bassit, Justin, carries alot of songs through the insane rhythms Danny pulls and Adam's rifts. Maynard actually let's them write the music and then he does his lyrics and his vocals around their work.
"The worst part of hearing TOOL for the first time is that you can never hear TOOL for the first time ever again."
Kangaroo = Kangaroo Court: an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence
So a regular court
Welcome to the TOOL rabbit hole! There is no end to its depth, so be prepared to fall into the abyss and don't resist. The reward is immeasurable. Cheers from the TOOL army. Oh, your reaction was awesome in that it was authentic and genuine. From my point of view, no need to change anything going forward.
Thanks a lot!
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
It may hurt a little, but it's something you'll get used to.
Tool army members will be searching for Tool reaction and showing up in droves soon.
I didn’t even search. This was just in my feed
@Dougler your algorithm was already set up, so you didn't have to
It's true. Here I am.😊
All 4 members are Masters at what they do. Danny the drummer is the legitimately the best on the planet right now. Also Maynard the singer does not write the lyrics until after Adam, Justin and Danny finish the composition.
Thanks! I was wondering about that.
Maynard has 2 other bands as well, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle both worth you time as well…. It seems Maynard has the Midas touch, seriously everything he touches is turns to gold….
AKA: The Octopus 🤘
The fact that 4 of the most talented musicians on earth somehow found each other and created TOOL is so astronomically insane to think about yet shows this life is amazing.
@@iammaxhammer at Nikki reviews vote The Pot
We got ourselves another good one, Tool army! Prepare to have about a dozen new favorite songs over the course of this journey. Following!
If you have an addictive personality then meet your new addiction 😎 My only problem with this band feeding my addictive personality is that they’ve made it hard for me to appreciate music that is not Tool.
Absolutely agree
Amen
So great to see someone discover Tool for the first time! Especially when they realize that they have been missing something really amazing. 🌀 spiral out
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
When you start covering your face in disbelief. Correct.
Here we go again!! Welcome to one of the greatest bands of all time. Tool, made up of Vocalist Maynard James Keenan, Guitarist Adam Jones, Bassist Justin Chancellor, and the Octopus on Drums Mr. Danny Carry. In general Tool can be divided between their early years which had a more aggressive, angry tone and their later years which is more spiritual and reflective. Each member are elite musicians, Tool only sounds like Tool and are a genre all their own. Maynard writes all the lyrics, and his performances are on par with some of the greatest vocalists in history. He is also a vocalist for A Perfect Circle and Puscifer both of which I highly recommended to dive into. Tool fans will tell you to stay away from reacting to any of their official videos as they distract quite a bit from the songs and lyrics, I typically recommend to just listen to their music first and then on a second go around pull up the lyrics, we promise, it'll add dimension and depth to the entire experience.
Tool fans are devoted and love to watch reactions of people’s first time listening, to say they are unique doesn’t do them justice. Take your time with reactions, we don’t mind if you pause and analyze, a lot of their music is open to interpretation which is fun for all of us. Spiral out and have fun on your journey...oh and YES headphones are a must!
The Staples:
The Pot
46 and 2
Lateralus
The Grudge
Sober
Schism
Pneuma
7empest
Right in Two
Vicarious
The Patient
Deeper Cuts:
Jambi
Hooker with a Penis
Pushit
Pushit (Salival Version)
Eulogy
Disposition / Reflection / Triad (All in a row)
Invincible
Culling Voices
Decending
Swamp Song
4 Degrees
Parabol/Parabola
Ticks & Leaches
No Quarter
Maynard’s Dick
Songs related to Maynard's mother. Judith Marie Keenan was a devote Baptist who suffered a paralyzing cerebral hemorrhage when Maynard was just 11-years-old. Judith would remain paralyzed for 27 years (approx. 10,000 days) until her death in 2003.
Jimmy
Judith (A Perfect Circle)
Wings for Marie (Part 1)
10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
Love the reply. Tool fan from the mid 90's. (plus Green Jelly) You need to cut that and just paste on all these videos. 🤘
Good list. But Jambi is a staple, eh?
Something wrong with Fear Inoculum?
@@jimmorris67 Not at all. Just a different vibe. I wasn’t the biggest fan of Undertow, but it grew on me. Aenima came out and I ruined it because it’s all I listened to. Lateralus, forget about it, I think I’ve listened to it front to back no less than 200 times. All of the albums have something different to offer.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻(& YET ANOTHER tool fan is BORN!!!🎉❤️👌🏻)☮️&💡2ALL!!!
"I have an addictive personality with bands"
Oh you have a fun journey ahead of you
Tool has the sound, the rhythm, the riffs, the beat, the melodies, the aggression.
15:40 - A kangaroo court is an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime. The expression comes from the notion of justice proceeding "by leaps", like a kangaroo - in other words, "jumping over" (intentionally ignoring) evidence that would be in favour of the defendant.
You say you obsess over music, well this band potentially could redefine that for you and become your new music obsession. I haven't gone a day since 14 without listening to Tool. Also I want to say if you sincerely like this, you should just do a full discography from start to end and I guarantee Tool fans will be here. Tools songs all have a signature sound but honestly each are different. Each album has its own unique sound while still keeping their specific sound and beauty. If you absolutely must skip around, I can suggest Decending, Crawl Away, Pushit, Right in Two, and The Grudge as just a few to react to
Thanks for your insight! Love seeing the passion. 🤘
@@ThomFoolery1 they honestly don't have a bad track!
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
I always say that once you finally settle on Rosetta Stoned as being an absolute bomb track, you've graduated Tool university. At first listen it's chaotic noise. But the full 8 minutes build-up for the pay off when Maynard comes in with, "Overwhelmed as one would be...". Like that is the best of Tool. I've always said that only until Rosetta Stoned is in your top 3 (or 5) top Tool tracks, you've still got work to do and you haven't earned your Tool degree yet
Subbed for more Tool please
TOOL as a band is not conventional, because they are equal members of the presentation-each having their own time to shine. ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE
In case anyone was curious, the reason Squidward, on his shirt, has his head down looking pissed, is because it took This Long for this guy to realize 🛠️T⚙️⚙️L🛠️ is pure Genius 😉👊
😂 🤘
@@ThomFoolery1 welcome to the Genius of 🛠️T⚙️⚙️L🛠️ 😉 looking forward to more 👊
The band writes and records the music. Maynard then listens to it and feels what he writes into it.
This is one of the last bands that makes concept albums. Segues, Hidden Tracks, Backward Messages, Dynamic Range, Incredible Album Art, Amazing Engineering. Modern day PINK FLOYD! ✌ I'll subscribe to watch your TOOL journey!
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
Kangaroo court = the fix is in. Hypocrisy always projects its own guilt on the other. Maynard's lyrics are Platonic archetypes.
EDIT: Having watched thousands of reaction videos, I must add that you have perfected the format. I got both of the things I crave as a fan of the music, an honest first impression and then a knowledgeable analysis of what you enjoyed about it. Don't worry about taking too long. In fact, I insist that you take *all the time you need* reacting to 7empest, when you get to it.
Thanks so much Matt! That really means a lot. Takes significantly longer to make so I'm glad it's worth it. Cheers! 🤘
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
I have to agree. Your format is fantastic.
First reaction then a few days later.
We all know music evolves when we hear it.
I was about to make a separate comment saying the same thing but figured someone else already said it. Great channel.
Wow. Best reaction ever to Tool. There's no turning back now. Enjoy. Masters of their craft.
My man here bout to melt his brain going through Tool"s catalog
They are absolute masters of silence and space in their compositions, as you mentioned around 26:10 .
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
The bright side of coming to them late is you have a lot of great music to get into.
it never fails. everyone ends up head banging hard to this tune before it's over. it's so primal.
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
A true testament to this band is their uniqueness, longevity, album sales ,the absolute diehard fans and all from a band that didn't get a lot radio play - that's just scratching the surface !
TOOL ARMY: give this guy a follow, and welcome to the Tool army, Thomas :) I subscribed because its fun to go on this journey, and just as fun to watch someone else grow into Tool.
God I love seeing musicians first listen to Tool
lol... The wah solo isn't a break from the bass, it IS the bass. Such a great song.
Great point!
The best way to approach Tool is that each song is its own journey
It's mostly 4/4 (unusual for Tool), with a bit of 3/4. It's just heavily syncopated, giving it an 11/8 feel. (Right in Two actually _is_ in 11. I'm sure there are others, but I'm drawing a blank.)
But focus on the snare: it keeps a rock solid beat on 2 and 4 for nearly the entire song.
welcome to the musical equivalent of a rabbit hole! I could go on for days about how fucking amazing this band is. 4 monster musicians on their own but they're not competing with each other. everyone has a job and all 4 guys do it to perfection.these guys really don't get talked about enough as one of the greatest bands ever.
The moment at 11:18 It's one of the most real and awesome reactions I've ever seen to Tool. I love it man
the one thing i absolutely love about watching reactions to this song is that EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. gets super into the groove @11:36
Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole, its deep and wide. As a fellow musician you'll come out better after the swim.
Here comes the TOOL Army! 😁🔥🔥
I love watching Musicians listen too Tool for the first time. Welcome to the 'Tool' army.
You are forgiven for being rambly because you just heard TOOL for this first time. They have insane time signatures and this is one of their simpler ones. There are a ton of good songs but 46 & 2 and Vicarious would be two to do after this one.
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
I’m sure you’ve heard Led Zeppelin before lol. You’ve got to check out TOOL’s reimagining of “No Quarter”. Probably the best cover I’ve ever heard, if not one of their best songs.
I think the nice thing about Maynard's lyrics is they are open to interpretation. "The pot calling the kettle black" comes more to mind than "The devil's lettuce" personally. He even references the kettle, "when you pissed all over my black kettle"... "Black Kettle" was a native American leader of the Cheyenne people. The whole song to me has a strong "western" feel. It's hard to get into words but that twang of the guitar references some "Americana", in my opinion. To me this TOOL album has always been Psychedelic Timeless Space Cowboy Rock. That's the best I can describe it as. Also yeah that bass in the beginning reminds me of shark infested waters, danger. The, it seems to switch to the bass crying.
Love this interpretation, that makes total sense! Amazing description! 😄👌
Their song The Grudge is a masterpiece with the most epic scream. Holding grudges will destroy you. Lateralus is their signature song!
Great reaction and analysis. I was going to recommend listening to "Lateralus" next but it might actually melt your mind.
Maybe I should work up to it 😅
@@ThomFoolery1 You know what, maybe you're right. I was lucky enough to have found tool back in the 90's. I "was OGT...back from '92.... the first EP." I got to listen to every album in order and witness how the band grew and evolved into the best band on the planet. From Maynard in his 20's pissed off and screaming to the last album when he was in his 50's and old and wise. A lot of reactors will skip around albums and not really get it. I can tell from this first reaction that you have the intellect to get it and understand the band.
If you decide to do this, start with 1993's Undertow album. They did have one before that, but go back to that after you have gone through everything else first. Its crazy to see how the band had changed.
**BONUS**
If you do this, the Tool army will show up and your channel will explode.
**WARNING**
Listening to Tool will cause other bands to sound simple and boring.
Very honest reaction! Tool Army will invade! Pretty sure you will be back for another Tool reaction soon
You can tell it's us from a distance by our fucked up marching cadence.
Nothing more terrifying than a polyrhythmic army 😂
@@flyingardilla143 LMAO!!!
That's funny! Classic!
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
If you keep up this style and energy of reactions like this the Tool army will show up in drives. Well done! Loved the video!
tool band out of Los angeles.4 of the best musicians on the planet. the musical equivalent of a rabbit hole.once you dive into thir catalogue you can't get enough. check out their song pnuema with the danny carey drum cam.
Loved your reaction..you never have to apologize to Tool fans for rewinding it back and listening again. Weve been doing that for decades 😁 and we love to see other people discover Tool……polyrhythmic structure….my fav to play (im a percussionist) and listen to across genres.
Sub'd for your Tool journey, they are master of polyrhythms and seamless transitions! Their music can be life changing...it totally changed the way I listen to music, forever!
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
IT WAS FUN WATCHING YOUR MIND MELT YESSSSSSSSSS WELCOME TO THE ARMY
With a few exceptions, the majority of the song is in 4/4, and the bridge is in 6/4.
Maynard demands that the instrumental parts are complete and set in stone before it is sent to him for lyrics and vocal arrangement.
I can say, I throughgly enjoyed this reaction. It was so thoughtful. One of my favorites so far. You must do more Tool! Tool army will be here for it.
Thanks! I appreciate it 🙏
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
One of the most straightforward Tool tracks there is..
A kangaroo court is a sham court where the person has already basically been judged guilty, it's just for show so that's the kangaroo reference. He makes lots of double metaphors, like when he says kangaroo be stoned it refers to being stoned on pot on one level but also be literally stoned (punished) by the govt. I love the lyrics because of his clever word play, pot on one level is marijuana but it also refers to hypocrisy, the pot calling the kettle black as the old aphorism goes.
Haha, when I saw that you listened to Tool for the first time I had to press Like because it was clear that you will be impressed 😂
Welcome to the rabbit hole of the Tool Army. And you will notice: there is no bad song from Tool. And be sure to check out: the drumcam for the song Pneuma
Thanks Christian! Appreciate it 🤘
He would learn so much about this band with that video!
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
I laughed how you couldn't find a place to pause. Awesome!
Super fun watch. Glad you enjoyed them. There's plenty to explore: Jambi, 46 and 2, Pneuma -(live Danny drum cam is a fabulous watch). See you in the next vid.
Tool = controlled chaos = most talented band ever… each member are different and talented
Welcome to your new addiction, and the Tool Army.
Love yr approach to experiencing this song. TOOL is their own genre. Their song writing process is fairly unique. The music is 100% DONE and then Maynard puts lyrics to each song. That's kinda crazy to think about. When you mentioned Danny hitting a crash to accent Maynard's vocal part, it was actually Maynard placing his vocals to accent Danny! These guys really are a different thing entirely. Spiral out, keep going
"I think I'll need to research this one a bit...." will be said after every Tool song.
Excellent. 😄
"Wish? Did somebody say 'Wish'?", and the magic words "Mecca lecca hi, mecca hiney ho"
One should listen to Jambi every day, for mental and physical health.
Welcome aboard, your ride has started and will be a wild one. :)
Now that you have your first taste I would be bold enough to suggest that you go back to their first album, or even the EP and start going through the albums in order.
That way you can hear the evolution of the band from album to album. :)
Thanks! A few people have suggested that. 🤔
@@ThomFoolery1 Because that is the way. I am 100% sure you will enjoy that journey much more than picking one song here and one there. And then you can cap it off with the 30th anniversary re-make of Opiate. :D
I love how you go back and listen multiple times then give a more detailed review! Especially with Tool because everyone will miss little things the first listen, no matter how good of a musician they are.
Adam, Justin, and Danny jam and bounce ideas around, and slowly cpose all the music. Then the give it to Maynard, who writes lyrics to accompany the music. He might ask for a section to be repeated or extended. So the goes through another creative phase, because they aren't content with just repeating a bit. The music evolves throught the length of the track.
Adam has said that they're often surprised by MJK's vocals, either leaving an expected lyric section as instrumental, or signing over unexpected sections.
And every song is different. And no song is bad.
But, honestly, Tool is more than just those four musicians. I would argue that their audio engineer and their lighting designer are essential.
Great insight, that makes sense hearing it back...and yes, those engineers and designers often go under-appreciated.
Soundscape. Tool is just like no other ......
This song is a perfect example of what you can do with a basic 4/4 rhythm. It took a few listens till I got the hang of it because the vocals in the intro are in triplets. It's all in 4/4 until the section after the second chorus.
enjoy the Tool ride. you're hooked already lol. spiral out
This is actually one of the few Tool songs that's mostly in 4/4 but the rhythm trips you up, it's cool you noticed how "simple" the production is it's one of my favourite things about the band, they produce complex and incredibly thoughtful music but when you break it down it's just guitar, bass, drums, the production was very smart keeping it so simple.
This song is probably the most forward you'll hear the singing, Maynard prefers to sit in amongst or behind the music and you'll notice it tells the story of the song just as much as the lyrics do.
A life changing band for many including myself, if you're doing more i can't wait to see how you react, there aren't any bad Tool songs.
Awesome reaction and review. This is the best out there today. No one sounds like them and no one ever will.
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
Thank you for the great time with you! I enjoyed your reaction so much! To see how the absurdly good sound reached inside you!
All the best from Germany.
That quizzical look on your face while counting time was priceless. Great reaction. From what I've read the Pot is in 4/4 and 3/4 depending on the instrument and part of the song. I'm sure you'll be listening to more of the Tool library really soon.
The songs is literally about "The Pot calling the Kettle Black"
If you want your mind blown, listen to Lateralus. Two words....Fibonacci sequence. It's amazing how technical this band gets. Oh, and don't waste your time trying to find the time signature in their songs. It will just drive you crazy.
Subscribed for more Tool. They've created their own genre of music and I haven't heard it repeated yet in almost 30 years of listening to them.
Tool Army here, welcome brother!!! If I have to say anything I’ll say I love this format of giving the song some time to settle. I’ve subscribed and can’t wait till you explore all their songs. Best bet is to start at the opiate ep. You have to hear the progression of their music
Cheers David! 😄
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
TOOL song composure: most generally the music, and tones, are composed and then Maynard adds lyrics with feeling, and appropriate spacing, afterward
The pot calling the kettle black...it's hypocrisy the song is about,but you gotta love the weed references.
"Ganja police!You must have been out your mind."Priceless.
There's nothing as good as watching someone fall in the Tool pit.
Tool will make you feel emotions and feelings that no other band will EVER‼️
New subscriber! Will be looking forward to more Tool reactions because I have a feeling this won't be the last😉😁
Lol welcome to the tool army my friend. They don't have a bad song.
Edit > sub'd
The music is always written first, and Maynard listens and adds his lyrics. Always.
If you keep doing Tool, you will soon realise that pretty much every one of their songs is amazing, seriously! And your favourite song of theirs will basically be whichever one you listened to last
There are no bad Tool videos. Love your channel. You should check out the kids from O'Keefe music foundation covering Tools 46 and 2, you won't be disappointed
You say you have an addicting personality?, then Tool probably is the right band for you my friend!, enjoy the journey
I'm envious, hearing Tool for the first time is like trying a drug for the first time, it's euphoric and life changing, NOTHING sounds like Tool, nothing has the strength, texture, and depth of Tool. Here begins a great journey into Rabbit hole, you're not in Kansas anymore.
Maynard was a choir geek like myself.😁🤘❤️🎼
Amazing reaction. Please dive deep into Tool for us. Would love to see you react to to: Eulogy, Intension/ Right in two, The Grudge, Lost keys/ Rosetta stoned, Third Eye, Bottom. And definitely check out their live stuff. Believe it or not, these geniuses sound better live than they do in the studio. Their on stage presence is unmatchable. Do a reaction to Jerk Off 1999 @ Coachella. IMO it's their best live performance, and Maynard hits the greatest live scream known to man.
Nikki reviews vote The Pot
The meaning is two fold. It’s about the hypocrisy of those that judge people for smoking pot, but do so themselves. Mainly people in positions of power who hold the ability to make the laws, but skirt the consequences. It’s also a reference to the pot calling the kettle black. Basically all tool lyrics mean to you what they mean to you. There is not a wrong way to feel or interpret them.
Tool Army was already waiting for you. You`re late Thomas but here you are. Welcome!
Fun fact: Each album has a different Tool “logo”. 10,000 Days has a double entendre. It’s both Tool and fool. Take from it what you will 🌀
Tool Army welcomes you and thank you
Pay attention reaction channels. This is the meta format for music reactions. Loved it!
Brother, Tool Army welcomes ALL! No going back now……..hang on
The Pot is always the song I can advice to someone wo want do discover Tool, because it's an "easy" song.
But there is a price to pay: you fell in an incredible rabbit hole.....
Seems like a good deal to me 😄🤘
Keep it up 🤘
For me the song brings about the imagery of being in the courtroom. It really feels like a play is being performed. Maynard as a defendant on possession charges (obviously.) While the instruments play the parts of the other members of the court. At first he is thinking to himself about the absurdity that he is being tried by people who are very likely also guilty of his crime. The instruments enter slowly as the room fills in. He immediately gets aggressive towards the court pointing out the hypocrisy. The judge cuts him off with the rapid banging of the gavel. Adam's guitar is the voice of the judge admonishing him for speaking out. This sets the defendant off. Now throwing accusations at the lawyers and jury as well. There are times you can almost hear the them fighting back and fourth. The louder he gets, the louder the court gets to yell over him. But after most outbursts he stops and we just hear the court. At the 3:40 mark the judge tries to calm him. Tells him he understands his frustration. But there is nothing he can do and he is sorry, and it is time for the jury to deliberate and decide his fate. The defendant is thinking "yeah, I can tell you are really upset. Spare me your crocodile tears. I shouldn't even be in courtroom. And if you aren't a hypocrite, why am I still here?" The jury comes back from deliberation. He is at first hopeful, but he knows he was going to be found guilty no matter what. So his rage builds quickly. Ending with him screaming at the court as he is forcefully drug out of the room.
hells yea. we like those of you that havent listened yet. a new experience for us through you. vicariously. ;) Tool is perfect for you. Im subbed for the Tool.
Good luck counting time signatures with Tool ^^
Man you started with a banger ✊🏼
It was fun rocking out with you man. Get ready for the rabbit hole that is Tool