He was molested by his uncle at age 11..hence song from first album..11/undertow-tool..and his whole below middle class family r christian..a devil will always infiltrate to breed hate..and he blames God for everything
@@tuna5618 how does it do nothing good..must she be a depressed atheist in a wheel chair..that is when the devil will eat u alive..recognise the true enemy
So many religious people never give anything rock/heavy a chance. You guys are really refreshing! Thanks for your honest and well-thought out takes and appreciation.
well that has much more to do with the music type you like, not religion. if you e.g. listen to metal music of all kinds like me, then you wouldn't stop that because it just wouldnt make any sense. It's more like (with me), that I am a lil bit more careful when it comes to bands such as slaughter to prevail, which I musically like, but in some lyrics have a rather anti-religious narrative. (which I don't blame them for)
@@liam1912 100% - but there are some who think all heavy music is the same. That is what I was getting at. They hear a heavy riff and it's "NOPE!" (don't even bother looking at the lyrics or musicianship). These guys are clearly not like that. I was not implying that all heavy music is the same - some is pure crap - of course, all musical genres have everything from pure genius to pure drivel (which is also subjective, yes I know).
Thats true, my dad is mormon but thanks to him i started listening from kiss,nirvana,radiohead,tool to cannibal corpse, gorgororth and obituary and he likes them too!
Their deepest lyric in my opinion, humans have a nasty habit of taking our lives for granted, wether you believe in God or not the fact that you are alive with consciousness is nothing short of a miracle yet we still take it for granted
I’m atheist and this is probably my favorite song ever. It’s pure poetry. You don’t have to be religious to connect with the lyrics and message. It’s a very simple message. Not easy for us to put into practice but very simple!! Also Danny Cary is easily top 3 drummers in history.!!! 🐵
AcasualDream I’m a 34yo FANATIC with a LOT of shows under my belt. I’m seeing the HOLY QUARTET for my 1st time on May 5!!!! Lamb of God on the 11th. HUGE month for me...incubus, bring me the horizon, Slayer, Amon Amarth, Cannibal corpse, and MANY others.
It's not bongos it's an Indian instrument called a tabla. The drummer, Danny Carey was the student of an Indian tabla Maestro Alok Dutta. He's playing them on his drums by using a device which gives the tabla effect.
And to add to that, im pretty certain its actually his electric pads programmed to the tabla sound. I know he can play the actual tabla but it sounds to me that its his pads, based on some of the rolls and patterns he does (sounds like hes using sticks)
One of the best songs any human being has ever recorded period. This is the definition of a “modern classic” like I hope in 50 years they’re still examining this song like its Bach
I'm amazed the pastor didn't catch on the line "cut in two" and "cut it all right in two" it's a reference to king solomon's judgment when he proposed cutting in two a baby that was claimed by two women, one woman agreed saying that if she couldn't have him no one could while the real mother said spare the baby and give him to her. "Selfish ambitions"
Thought of that when heard it the first time. “Who cares if people cut something in two?” *glaring at Biblical reference about cutting baby in two. Ooooh 😳
I’m not religious myself, but knowing a pastor’s knowledge of spiritual and religious concepts, it’s good to hear him react to tool which always uses very very religious imagery
These videos are some of my favorites. I don't believe in religion but I thoroughly enjoy these guys and honestly, if these were the types of people I went to church with then I might not have turned away from religion
@@tresdabney703 I hear ya. I've seen many Hippocrates in church. I went to drove a Semi for Covenant Transport that glorified Christianity as the foundation of their success. Drove for 2 months and wondered why the had high powered weapons on the tight nit security. They were all crooks that robbed the drivers and when confronted, they were mean. A company of greed like most big churches as well.
If I'm not mistaken, Aloke Dutta is who got Danny hooked on these type of drums and techniques after guest appearing on Tools re-version of Pushit found on the Salvial album. Pretty Flippin sweet!
Tabla are drums from India that are very finely tuned and played with intricacy and subtlety among Hindu and Sufi people to express mystical and spiritual concepts through music. I think that's why tabla drumming is appropriate for a song with such subtle and symbolic lyrics.
@@mkultra1982 Tablas are used in pop music here in India too. Has nothing to do with mysticism and spitituality. If anything, I suppose Tool were influenced by South Indian Carnatic music because of their use of polymeters and polyrythms in their traditional music.
I was respecting this whole process until he said "it would take more faith to believe in an evolutionary world view than a Christian world view." There is a big fundamental difference between the two... particularly that evolution is a scientific theory which considers various pieces evidence that can be tested and measured, and it can be used to make predictions which might turn out to be correct or incorrect. The Christian world view is a belief system based on stories that must be either believed or not believed. I think that continuing to conflate the two is intellectually unforgivable, so for that reason, I'm out!
I am a blind musician who is a Christian and a very big fan of Tool. One thing I like about Maynard's lyrics is that they can be so broadly interpreted, no matter how you want to look at it, and he is very intelligent and does wonders with what he crafts. I would like to recommend another Tool song, titled Eulogy, it's off their Aenima album, one of my favorites by them. Thank you for doing these videos.
It's actually about Ron L. Hubbard, founder of Scientology...when he mentions a failed martyr...at first listen I thought it was about Jesus, as well...
@@JHayes37 I don't think it's one dimensional like that. If I HAD to put money on it being about one person, I'd actually go with Paul D'Armour, but I don't like going in that direction. From the tool FAQ: *The big question: Who is "Eulogy" about? As with most Tool songs, the song is vague enough that can be interpreted to be anyone / anything. The song is primarily about the death of something which most probably turned out to be a fake. Regarding the rumor that the band is no longer on good terms with Henry Rollins; he has recently been heard talking positively about Tool, saying he was unaware of any bad blood. In Modern Drummer (10/93), Danny mentions L. Ron Hubbard as the object of the song. One way or another, though, the song has a message that can stand apart from any specific target; the interpretation is left to you, and the specifics aren't too important."* Might I remind that the boys are always saying things to throw people off. Maybe, to Danny, the song is about Hubbard, but maybe not.
It's about all the ones you said, and also Kurt Cobain (legit) and more people... But the real person who is about it's you, yourself, your inner you, the human being behind your mask of person
FWIW guys, I can see that you both love Tool. There is always this conflict between the love of music, and modern 'Christian' Evangelicalism. What you don't understand yet, is that GOD SPEAKS THROUGH MUSIC (and art, and literature, etc.). GOD IS POWERFUL. He can do that! But back in my day (late 70s/early 80s), Tool would have been the scariest band of all, because they DO dabble in the occult. They are the first, and only band I know of to openly embrace the occult. And now I know more about it!
Oh, I understand that God speaks through music, and I hear him in Tool's. Regarding Tool dabbling in the occult, one misconception is that the occult is satanic or otherwise anti-Christian. Dabbling it is dangerous as dark powers may interfere, but it's also the basis for much of Christian Mysticism, where holy men were trying to better understand their relationship with God.
This song has gotten me through ruff times in my life. It’s so hard to be a humble person when the rest of the world isn’t. If there’s any youth from any background who is reading this and your going through some shit. Don’t give up. Things get better! Your not alone.!!
I've been a Tool fan for quite a long time. I also happen to be atheist although I genuinely appreciate and enjoy this channel. As a former musician I can tell you that Tool is a masterpiece in everything they do, musically. With all that said I think you dissected the song pretty well. Although, Maynard frequently paints a picture for his listeners that does not always speak for what the song is actually about. The "monkey" he speaks of is definitely human because he is very much a person who lives his life based on facts and not faith. I dont think he leans his lyrics toward a divine creator as if he actually believes that there is.
I would agree.. my take from it is that he is throwing evolution into the song with the monkey to human reference.. playing off of religion and saying why would god create humans that fight, kill, wield clubs and knives, sometimes even in the name of their chosen creator. Maynard, from all accounts including his own, is not a believer. He has some tough takes on christianity and religion in general. I do however respect some that choose to believe or live by a religion, it is good to believe in something, can help get you through things and can help you stay grounded. And while many believe in good things.. some obviously abuse religion, like anything that can be abused.. just often on grander scales.
I couldn't have said it better. I'm also an atheist but I subscribe to this channel. I love philosophical discussions, and a Tool critique is as philosophical as it comes.
I believe he may actually be referencing a quote in the movie “The Prophecy,” where Lucifer says something like, “how I love you talking monkeys for this... know more about war and treachery of the spirit than any angel.” It’s also safe to say that none of us personally know Maynard, and what his true beliefs are. However, we do know that he spends an awful lot of lyrics based on Biblical facts and reasoning. Which would lead me to believe that he is knowledgeable of the Bible, and does believe in a higher power. It’s highly doubtful that Maynard is an atheist. There are a lot of accounts of devout atheists turning to Christ, once the “truly” dive into the Word and understand our Creator.
@@DodeyPotroast Just because he is knowledgeable about the Bible, doesnt mean he believes in what's in it. I have friends that have read both the Old and New Testament and Quran but are devout atheists still. Just search around and you'll see interviews where he clearly says he despises organised religions. Now, he does come across as a spiritual person, but not necessarily a theist. But as you said none of us actually know what goes inside his head.
Robert Houghton Thank you for listening and for doing this video. I love the way that you mention (at 18:43 ) the dividing of the veil (Matthew27:50,51) and how it was torn ‘Right in Two’ when Jesus died... you just gave a world of new meaning to this song for me. How easily misguided do we truly become. It’s easy to become bitter towards God. It is easy to point the finger at Adam. It is much harder to take responsibility for our own hearts. Only when we consider the dividing of the veil, are we able to clearly see the hope that exists only in the person of Christ.
He is literally one of the greatest musicians in the world. And definitely one of the greatest if not THE BEST percussionists in the world. And i use that term because he does more than just a drum kit.
Listening to this one day on the way I was literally God smacked. I have listened to this song hundreds of times, but for some reason I never really noticed the line "Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here". For some reason this early morning it came through loud, clear, and undeniable! I was literally shaking and looking up at the stars passing through the trees in the darkness. I was drawn to tears and couldn't shake it off. For days every few hours those words blew through my mind. I knew I had to take a large step to get back to God. I had been approached by several over the last year or so to attend an ACT's retreat, and I always had a reason to blow it off. I knew I couldn't say no if I was approached about the next one. Naturally, I attended the next one, and it was the most healing and renewing experience of my life. 3 years have past and since then, and I am eternally grateful for Tool bringing me back to God, or should I say I love how the Lord brought me back to him through one of my favorite bands. I highly recommend ACT's to anyone out there. You can only be a retreatant once. There is a reason for that.
The "repugnance" begins as we begin our "schooling" and many, indoctrinated themselves, do everything possible to deny us our sensory abilities. We become abstract to the magical world around us.
jsmyth024 Pastors are normal people too 👌 definitely pastors out there who abuse their roles and are totally absorbed, but you can’t label all of one thing under an umbrella.
Love the song, appreciate your thoughts on the theology side of it, but I just want to throw some education at your understanding of evolution. You are quite outspoken when someone misinterprets Christianity but seem to be hypocritically dismissive when it comes to evolution, something that you seem to know very little about and have massively misinterpreted. I'm going to lay out a quick argument here, but please look into the science yourself; there is only so much one can say in a UA-cam comment. Evolution does not say that we came from monkeys. Or that we are closely related to any other animal. What it does say is that "In the beginning" (see what I did there) life began through some process (probably a chemical reaction though I cannot rule out Divine Intervention) and then over billions of years and countless generations, that life mutated to adapt to changes in it's environment. Humans did not evolve from monkeys... Humans evolved from humans. But at some point in the VERY distant past, all primates (including humans) share a common ancestry. All that that means is that millions of years ago, that common ancestor split up into different groups and became separated and then each group began adapting separately to their environment. Over thousands of generations, they became separate species and one of those became us. The fact that we share DNA with all other known life on this planet is itself evidence that all life came from a common source. How similar our DNA is to, say, a fruit fly, is evidence of how long it has been since our common ancestor split up (for humans and fruit flies it's been a LONG time; 60ish percent is a very low number). If you really don't believe in evolution, you might want to research how agriculture works. Selective breeding and genetically modified organisms (GMO's) are just fancy terms for humans artificially evolving crops and livestock to be better food sources. Also, all the geological and cosmological evidence point to the Earth being here for a VERY long time. If you don't believe that, then I can understand why evolution would be difficult since evolution takes millions of years to have a noticeable effect. Please do educate yourself if you're going to actively ridicule something. I'm really not trying to be malevolent here, I just think it's important to counter misunderstandings of how science works, just as you think it important to counter misunderstandings of Christianity.
Interestingly enough, there is something in chemical thermodynamics called “the seed hypothesis.” Essentially, it posits that the chemical process required to “create life” couldn’t have taken place on the conditions we know to have existed on earth at the time. Chemical processes require very specific amounts of either endothermic or exothermic energy. Furthermore, particular agents denature under certain conditions as well. So, without some some of external intervening force, life would never have come to be. I should note, I am a Christian, so my worldview is biased, but much of my scientific research is actually led me toward the existence of God. I’m not a creationist, per se, though. I believe God created all that there is, but his “days” are quite more like eons, which could be an appropriate translation from the original text in Genesis. But I do appreciate your well written and succinct explanation of evolution.
Nicely put, A simplistic argument for evolution I would put to a Christian is Noah, if you believe the Bible that Noah and his family were the only people on earth after the flood, how do you explain all of the different races and religions of the world? If the Bible is correct then we all share a single common ancestor. Given the 3000-4000 years since the flood (taken from creation.com/the-date-of-noahs-flood) we've manged to colonize much of the planet and become a rainbow of different colors, talents and beliefs. That's only 150-200 generations, and look how different we all are, short, tall, fat, thin, brown, white, Christian, Atheist, Muslim, Hindu, Hare Krishna etc, smart, not so smart haha. Where do you think we'll be if we're given 4.5 billion years? Would any of us look like Noah anymore? will we even be on earth anymore?
Blonde Haywire with utmost respect creationism is not a science it’s a belief/point of view/explanation of something that religious folks don’t understand. I firmly believe in evolution, geology, astronomy....etc. we are all entitled to our own beliefs. No disrespect
You seem like a good person, Pastor. I've had issues in my life with people who call themselves Christians in the past. Mainly because they don't deserve to be called Christian. To be Christian is to be like Christ. And Christ taught unexceptionable love. I've met many "Christians" who have showed hate, or looked down on people who don't live a certain way. From watching you and how you handle people that talk badly toward you in the comment section, it seems like you are the type of person who spreads love to everyone. Thank you for that. You don't judge people for acting out of line(at least in the comment section). You embrace others thoughts and take what they say into consideration (from how I've seen you analyze some lyrics). I know I don't know you in real life, but this series is an amazing testimony towards who you are, your faith, and your God.
I was going to say something along the same lines. Good dude and clearly a good father. He doesn't understand evolution, but at least he's being kind to people. Being a human is hard work.
@Nunya Business I understand Christians are humans. And I would never expect anyone to be a saint, Christian or otherwise. But too often I've seen in churches, big and small, this attitude of disdain towards others they don't believe live up to their standards of what a good Christian/ person is supposed to be. Even though technically, according to the Bible, there are no good people. We are all unworthy. But Christ taught love. And I also understand their are Christians that aren't like this. I think Pastor Rob is a great example. And if this is how he leads his congregation, I'm sure they are great people as well. We are all human. And I believe no matter what your beliefs are, we can all use more love and understanding towards one another.
@Bryan Mack I mean, just look at the lyrics at the end. To ascend you must die You must be crucified For our sins and our lies Good-bye Now, im an atheist, but I'm pretty sure i know what he's talking about.
I love watching these. Thank you for responding to your viewers’ requests. Tool is a masterpiece band. Everything they do is with absolute mastery musically and purposeful lyrically. I don’t feel there are many in the echelon of skill and care to precision that this band practices. As a drummer I have to say that Danny Carey is probably the most creatively articulate drummer on the planet. Oh and those drums were not congas or bongos. They’re Tablas, an ancient percussion instrument from India. They use tablas in songs that deal with transcendental, spiritual topics to create an almost psychotropic element of all religions. Most religions have some sort of sacrament or protocol they take part in that induces a higher state of connection with a creator. Indians use bhang, Egyptians used the blue nile lotus, Rastafarians use ganja, Peruvians use ayahuasca, Christ fasted in the desert for 40 days which undoubtedly created a hallucinogenic state, also some say Moses burned the bush on the mount horeb and the type of plant he burned had a purpose. Possibly DMT (dymethyltryptamine) that allowed Moses to tap into a deeper frequency of communication with God or some entity similar to what LSD or Psylociben would do. Burning a psychedelic plant and inhaling the smoke is used by many cultures around the world to induce such a state. Anyways love the videos, keep it up. I think you are doing great work by connecting with people rather than separating yourselves from the “less than desirables” in society. Music connects people like nothing on the planet. I suggest Another song by tool, called vicarious. It’s not in the vain of spirituality but it further delves into the psychosis of man and violence. Powerful song. Peace 🙏
Journey 2 Master Prison Sex or Stinkfist!! Next. Unless you want to melt your brain and hear the sound of eternity make you question reality and your faith n shit...drum roll please Danny... Disposition/ Reflection By: Tool There’s a sic vid on UA-cam Check it before you get wrecked by that DMT OR LSD whichever you enjoy n prefer
@SymbolicActs Who said anything about them questioning their faith? Nothing in my comment even suggests that as a possibility my friend I think you're making some correlations that aren't there. What I intended to make note of was the fact that this song feels and sounds psychotropic because of the use of instruments to form a soundscape of ancient spirituality....back when herbs and alchemy were a large part of worship to a creator. Plus the inclusion of Alex Gray's art throughout the entire album seems like a dead giveaway. Alex admits that the art is from his experiences on LSD and Ayahuasca that shaped his awareness of the divine interconnectedness of life and creation. The album cover represents the Godhead of ancient Hindu mysticism, Brahma - the God of creation. Not trying to break anyone's faith, just furthering understanding of the depth of a masterpiece.
Yep, they were tripping balls (no God), that was absolutely is a composite of past Religions, just like how all of Christians holidays and customs are, 25 December/Xmas Tree, Presents, Resurrection, so on and so forth ALL copied from others in the past - Christianity is the Apple of Religion, plagiarists and claim it is the best. While tripping on drugs that saw a burning bush, a snake turned into a stick, a lake was cut *right in two* , a talking donkey, snake and other assorted animals, it is a flat Earth in a dome of water (lol) and craters on the Moon are caused by the flood on Earth splashing out into space and impacting the Moon...lol No Science here at-all! All refutable, so many fallacies, double standards and hypocritical comments. Dig into the Bible, which I know better than many Christians, why? Because I know how BS it all is, ALL religions, not just this 1 variation out of the 40K that are on Earth right now. ALL of which assume THEIR version is the correct one - - Yet I know from REAL grounded facts, that all of them are wrong. Ask me how?
I like how you appreciate the guitar riffs and you're not even a fan of this type of music.. very cool Gotta give credit, where credit is due And you recognize the palm mutes 👍
I'm learning. Gauge is a guitar player so I've picked up the lingo. There's a video of him on the channel from a couple years ago playing some faith no more. I think he was 11 at the time?
Hey! You seem like good people so I’ll try to be nice, but you’re level of understanding on evolution and genetics is quite embarrassing. Nobody ever said humans evolved from chimpanzees (or cats, or fruit flies etc....), the observation based on the evidence is that ALL animals share a common ancestry (including humans). Some creatures are “closer” to certain others, some are much much further removed from each other. The fact that we share a lot of dna in common with every other creature alive on the planet only backs up this observation. To reiterate, we did not evolve from chimpanzees! We and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor, hence the genetic similarity being so high in comparison to the other animals you mentioned. I’m really not an expert and even I can understand this at least to a very basic level. On a positive note, hope you keep listening to new and interesting music!
I was thinking the same thing. I don't mind them having a different view than me on where humans came from but when they want to start basically bashing people who believe in evolution, it's a bit much.
There is another thing about the "evidence" concerning evolution. Alot of this evidence is used daly in all kinds of medicine and biology. This kind of evidence scratches the paint of the other way of seeing the evidence that supports some kind of intelligence behind it all. You should have a look at some biological research videos. Inside natures giants is a good series.
Chris Cartwright, I agree to a large extent with the points you made. I just wanted to point out, in all fairness, that the same points back up his creationists beliefs. If God made everything, then it makes sense that he might use the same "building blocks" in all his creations. In fact, I have a hard time seeing why evolutionists and creationists are always at each others throats, when neither side can say for certain that God did not create humans *using* evolution.
"These headphones are so awesome!" Brother, it's not the headphones that make it awesome, it's the experience that Tool creates that makes your headphones sound awesome! As I have commented once before, when I listen to Tool, so do my neighbors... Been on the Tool journey since '93.
@@lindonsmith7974 Danny Carey isn't playing the actual Tablas. He has some electronic drums called "Mandalas" attached to his drumset which he uses for such special effects. Look up Danny Carey Mandala Drums.
@@user-ix6qr5if5y he plays tabla at the studio, AFAIK. He got an Indian tabla player to teach him and all. I've already seen him talk that playing tabla helped him develop a greater sense of rhythm (drummers call it 'internal beat'). He uses the Mandalas to play live, as it wouldn't be easy to jump from the kit to the tabla and back to the kit.
With respect, calling us "monkeys" wasn't evolutionary, it was just a way of degrading us. We didn't evolve from monkeys, rather, we and monkeys evolved separately from a common ancestor. As delicately and respectfully as possible, please explore the other side before ruling it out. Making fun of our relationships with other mammals doesn't help your followers. We can look at DNA, these days. These relationships are factual, not hearsay - we can literally see them. A lot of people watch and trust you guys, and steering them away from from what is common knowledge is a real disservice. I'm not exclusively talking about the secular world, either - even the Pope understands evolution. Saying "I'm no scientist" doesn't get you off the hook, because then your whole world view becomes an argument from ignorance. Please, please, please take a quick look at evolution, consider how the world would look without a divine creator, be honest, and sincerely try to understand it. You'll come to find it works perfectly fine without any magic or supernatural intervention, and if you can't, at least you'll have reasons to refute it. I decided I was an atheist at five years old when I saw a cat kill a bird (to briefly explain my perspective), and I still enjoy your videos and your theistic assessments. Man, when you said you were a creationist, though, all credibility just dissolved. You're in a position to help America catch up with the rest of the world on this. Peace
We share about 90% of DNA with a fruit fly as well. Doesnt mean we came from them. Jt doesnt mean we share a common ancestor. It just means God had a template to create life. X and Y chromosomes are in every living creature. Evolution was used to justify enslaving Africans for 200 years saying they were "less evolved" and weren't human.
@@Ylemonade No. 100% no. If you think science requires faith you don't understand science. Creation requires 100% faith. They are totally mutually exclusive, because if you are a creationist you have ignore huge amounts of evidence and scientific methodology. If you understand evolution then you know it requires absolutely no magic. If you say evolution has a guiding force, you're adding faith and complication to something that doesn't require it.
My favorite song by tool. It makes me shed a few tears eveeytime I listen to it. The amount of passion that Maynard displays singing this just gets to me for some reason.
"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here." Amazing breakdown my man, I'm so glad you appended this segment to the review, I think this is the sort of thing many people were wanting you to catch. Well done.
Maybe this is a waste of time writing this, but it is a bit shallow to think that "Oh, evolutionary science must be faulty because they (people writing the article) can't even decide which one we actually evolved from"... Rather than simply joking about how stupid the theories of the articles are (or so some of us think they are), all the animals listed evolved from a common ancestor; an ancient unnamed mammal... Instead of thinking of it as a linear visual representation (how most do), it is actually more accurate to think as evolution as a tree, how one being can evolve into many different ones over millennia... There is a theory that humans came about because we were weaker monkeys in a tribe that were not the strongest swingers, so instead of going high into the trees to avoid predators, our ancestors came down from the trees and decided to form groups on the ground... A final note, no one is to say that the Bible does not work in metaphors... (I.E. God is natural selection and evolution, the dust is representative of the unicellular organisms that evolved into multicellular beings)
Thanks brothers! I’m a Christian who loves him some Tool and anything Maynard. You can just feel his struggles with faith and his pain through his whole discography. Looking forward to Tool’s 2019 album!
I'm glad I happened upon your channel. I'm from a Christian background, but I always felt like sensoring yourself from the realities and dark parts creative people like Maynard express was wrong. I wanted to expose myself to music, especially punk when I was young, but I love many genres because I didn't believe the music would change my foundation and in the end it didn't. I have found many Christians afraid to expose themselves.
Wow, there are a lot of comments. I think tool is beyond talented. This pastor is cool in my opinion. He is very open minded, period. He speaks the truth about the Bible and knows his stuff. Maynard is so talented it’s amazing. The way he describes human nature is incredible.
Rob, I stumbled across your channel though your Jinjer "Pisces" reaction (rarely have I laughed as hard as I did to your bewilderment of Tatiana's vocals - made my day!) and have now listened to several of your Tool reactions. Damn I'm glad I found this channel. Love your and Gauge's reactions and the post song discussions you have. Keep making these reaction videos, they are awesome!
There are definitely some other Tool songs that would really make for interesting analysis . “Vicarious” “Parabol/Parabola”, “Jambi”, “Lateralus” “Eulogy” “Opiate”. Trust me, your subscribers won’t go anywhere if you throw in a Tool songs every couple weeks or so.
Dude, this is so refreshing as a musician, a super fan of TOOL, and most importantly given the fact that I hang my hat on the Gospel of Christ. I've struggled a lot with being a fan due to Maynard's blatant disdain for God and religion (rightfully so, in many ways) and since I learned about Danney Carey's fascination with masonic esoteric belief systems. There is no way I can stop being inspired by their music, which is why I will always listen to it. What I find so refreshing about your approach is how focused you are in attempting to actually feel what they are expressing, both intellectually and musically, FIRST! This is one thing that gets so lost in the rhetoric of dogmatic religiosity that Jesus was preaching about in the first place! There are things about TOOL that we need to be careful about when listening, but when the Spirit of God gives you that freedom to learn from those who need Him the most, it goes to show how in tune with each other we can be, regardless of how each person feels. Now, we can only pray that the members of TOOL come to Christ, but while we are still here, we can praise God for the gifts He's given these men. God can use ANYTHING to His purpose, and does. Having TOOL as an influence has very positively shaped how I approach music, and for that, I give credit to God. Furthermore, how you break down your thoughts on the questions or problems posed by the lyrics written by Maynard is an excellent example of what it means to listen. I know I'm on a good one with this rant, but you've gained a new subscriber and I really appreciate what you're doing with this channel. Thank you for taking on what most mainstream believers wouldn't dare. This is truly an awesome way to connect with people on so many levels. Great job, and God bless!
The premise is that humans would deviate from the current state of human DNA which contains 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. The next step of evolution would likely result in human DNA being reorganized into 46 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes, according to Melchizedek. The pattern in 46&2 of the lyrics is loosely set to the Fibonacci sequence.
The verse you had stuck in your mind is what I go to when I feel like I'm slipping in my faith. If you hear this song live, you can almost hear his voice tremble during this song. It's so powerful. This is TOOL and what they are about. Giving you that echo that just bounces around your skull from the inside until you understand it. Maynard is a powerful genius that writes with a golden pen.
Having seen Tool twice in concert, they sound just the same live. Their albums are not great musically because of clever studio mixing, this is how good they really sound. Thanks for your input and analysis!
Some of their songs which people describe as easy is actually not easy at all, his time changes that aren't noticed by non musicians is evidence of that. 46 and 2 is one of them
I'm definitely no christian however You guys listening/reviewing TOOL is restoring my faith in everything. If u can get them to play this in church I'll show up. Oh, and I'm sure yr headphones are great, but yr headphones are not responsible for the sonic audio, it's TOOL! *The percussion breakdown, Danny Carrey is playing Tabla's
Hey blue horse... Just wanted to let you know, the difference between THIS man , and a lot of the other "religious people" that you, athiests, many others, and even myself as a Christian have a problem with. He's a REAL Christian... Many, if not most, of the people who claim the name of Christ don't even really know him. I hope that maybe someday you can meet him... and know for yourself who he really is. He wants to know you. Truly.
@@leonardorosignoli7969 unnecessary dude.... everyone is here being respectful and then you come in with your jabs. Leave and go somewhere else if you wanna be combative bubba!
@@leonardorosignoli7969 you don't need to call him ignorant or be a douche bag to make your point or have a civilized discussion/argument to get your view out there.
You guys got caught in the weeds on the monkey reference. You had it right initially - he's simply calling us inferior to a superior God. 2019 is going to be a good year. TOOL is finally releasing their first album since 2006, and they are finalizing the mix as I type this.
@@roberthoughton7127 Thank you Pastor Rob. I did initially come out here to hear what you had to say about Maynard and TOOL/A Perfect Circle in general, but it has really deepened my hope for salvation for both he and all his band-mates. Hope you guys will continue to pray for him and them all (even if you never review anything more from him/them again).
Puscifer is MJK third band and The Humbling River would round out an understanding of Maynards spiritual journey from Judith (2000), Right in Two/Wings For Marie (2006), Humbling River (2009)
I love the fact you keep an opened mind about, quite honestly, everything. You both have a keen intelligence that is both detail oriented as well as creative. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. And of course hats off to one of the most important songs of all time.
@@tootsierooney8345 Shit, I used the wrong spelling of of 'their', right?! I have dyslexia, I always struggle with that one, I usually catch it though, but were/where/ware/wear messes me up every time... Coming back to the topic; 'Opiate' should be the track most interesting for them to comment on, I'm surprised so few people call for it..
Vlad The Inhaler their is especially weird because the normal rule is i before e except after c, that’s a different misspelling than yours but still one people make
right on point my good man it's also referenced in Psalm 82 and Deuteronomy 32:8 [ESV] I've been saying for years that most Tool fans don't get it because it's an intertestimonial and a scriptural reference I'm totally surprised that the Pastor didn't get that...
I watched all the Maynard videos in this channel and while I applaud the effort to go into subjects uncommon for religious people, as well as the evident appreciation for the artistry and detail in these songs, I must say it's a little depressing to see how you take anything that supports your dogma at face value, even if it's being presented in an allegorical or figurative manner; but instantly deflect to apologia, misinterpretation or rejection when it challenges said dogma. Most worrying of all is the tired mockery you make of evolution, one we've heard a million times before. If my impression of you from these videos is correct, you're intelligent people with a mind open enough, and a willingness to argue in good faith, to study ideas and understand them, even if they don't change your mind. You don't have to believe in it to understand how the theory claims it works, and you don't have to make a mockery of it to justify your position.
Unfortunately, the sad truth is he’s a prime example of a person that has been trained to question everything EXCEPT his religion. He clearly had a background in apologetics, which, I would argue, is actually more effective at cementing this kind of mindset vs the “intended” reason of being able to argue or “defend” your faith. The majority of the “defenses” aren’t actually real evidence or “facts” but verses that, while not always, but the majority of the time are misinterpretations or incorrect translations, but the apologist is often completely unaware of how questionable the English bible truly is when comparing it with the original Hebrew, Greek, and Latin writings, ESPECIALLY towards Hebrew. It was while learning Hebrew and seeing all the flaws for myself that had ALWAYS existed in my “infallible” book that the true absurdity of religion and the degree to which I had been brainwashed, by others that were themselves brainwashed, and that to continue the cycle would be the worst possible form of denial and sin against the very knowledge and truth I’m now enlightened to. So they can go on following their faith that is a melting pot of mistranslations and subsequent additions that piled misunderstanding on misunderstanding until it created its own current form of insanity. I’m just going to enjoy life best I can and hope the God this whole religion was based on has mellowed out by A LOT and isn’t as “unchanging” as I was taught.
Most youth pastors were in their teens and early twenties during the 90s, so I'm sure a good selection of them were introduced to some great artists at the time.
I really like your videos, but, your approach to evolution is so wrong that it hurts, with all due respect. Evolution says we are similar to every existing animal because we descended from the same common ancestor, we have already lots of proves of evolution. You can see evolution in antibiotic adaptation of microorganisms, if you don't believe in evolution I bet you to use the same antibiotics we had in 1950 when you get a flu, and see what happens. And there's a lot of other examples, but I gonna stop now because English is not my first language and I'm not sure if explaining myself correctly
Who was present during early stages of evolution to have a 100% factual understanding? Is it possible that we could be wrong about certain evolutionary theories, since none of us can go back and repeat human evolution for study? Those are interesting points you make about antibiotics as well! We need to be open about hearing all sides though, and I think pastor here was very respectful in how he presented himself.
@@MrTheHeriyo I disagree. Evolution would be the dogs evolving to breed into a new colour that they have never historically had. If all the white puppies die or stop having babies, we actually lose the white puppy genes in the dogs' DNA line. There is no evolution in that breeding example. That said, I would agree that there are other areas of science where we can better prove evolution (at least repeatable/observable micro-evolution, as some might call it). But I would still argue about whether macro human evolution is 100% factual, when all we have to go on are interpretations of historic evidence. Let me be clear, I'm not actually arguing against human evolution per say here. If you believe the pastor is wrong here, that's okay. But if you believe with 100% certainty that evolutionists are 100% right about the big bang and/or the early stages of human evolution (both of which evolutionists were not present for observation), then I would say you also possess a type of faith, similar to the faith of us Christians in ways ;)
Well, perhaps it was a bad example, but we humans created dogs with selective breading, so if we humans can create a species by controlling their reproduction, nature can also affect the reproductive patterns of animals making them evolve. I believe in God (even though I'm not a creationist), so you're right I've got faith, but I don't think the pastor should talk about evolution with such a wrong approach. I really like him, but he's spreading misinformation
@@MrTheHeriyo What exactly did he say specifically to spread misinformation as 100% fact? I definitely heard his opinion loud and clear, but I could not disagree more with "your approach to evolution is so wrong that it hurts". You are telling him that he is 100% wrong, but I thought he was pretty clear in saying things like "I could be wrong", "in my estimation", "I think evidence points that way", etc. It's okay to have a strong opinion on either side, but he has every right to voice it in a public youtube video, especially when he's using words like "I think" or "in my estimation" :) Curious, do you believe in freedom of speech?
@@jesseleite Well I was referring more when he jokes about we evolving from mice or cats because we have DNA similarities, that is 100% wrong and there can be some people who may think evolution is wrong because some researches said we are similar to cats, and others said we are similar to other animal. The reality is that we are similar in different proportion to every animal, and the pastor didn't get it totally right, and he's joking about it, I'm not saying his believes are wrong, neither I'm saying that he should believe in evolution. I'm just saying that the way he aboards evolution is wrong, because that study showing that we have similarities to cats doesn't say that we evolve from them. And yeah I believe in freedom of speech, I'm using mine right now
As some one who literally left Christianity after 20 years because of this band- all I can say is keep listening. There is more truth in these words than your holy book. Think for yourself Question authority Spiral out, keep going.
As someone who went from Athiest to Thiest I disagree. I've learned that a lot of what we believe isn't even true. Evolution for example has been falsified. Again - Coming from someone who firmly believed in evolution. That's just one lie. With everything I've realized, I learned there is more to life, and that it is far more reasonable to believe in God.
SgtTeddybear59 You are so full of crap, evolution has been verified by every field of science thousands of times over, you do not go from a full understanding to not believing. You should be ashamed of yourself for being dishonest or uneducated.
That's the really neat thing about good lyrics, you leave them vague enough that people can interpret a more personal meaning from them. It makes you feel a profound connection to the music that more "on the nose" lyrics lack. "Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability To lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here" is an amazing lyric.
They can't handle basic scientific ideas; there's no way such limited people could understand altered mental states and how our biology supports them. Or even why the majority of Tool songs are trance inducing (experienced, not heard).
I think this song is really close to how we all feel and for me it's one of the songs that helped me to not only look at myself but everything in all existence differently from b4 this song to after my knowledge and understanding of this song and I have loved the band ever sence and I appreciate y'all taking this time to help others God bless
“The drummer is good.” Understatement of the century.
Ikr 😂😂😂, he's only one of the greatest drummers alive
Don’t have to be so ignorant
Someone should show them the drum cover of this song
This drummer uses both bongos and congos? Genius!
those who don't get it. . . don't get it. Art in motion. That's what it is.
"Judith" was Maynard's frustration with God. "Right in Two" was his frustration with man.
@@tuna5618 he dont have to follow any religion... tool is a religion for hisself...
He was molested by his uncle at age 11..hence song from first album..11/undertow-tool..and his whole below middle class family r christian..a devil will always infiltrate to breed hate..and he blames God for everything
@@tuna5618 how does it do nothing good..must she be a depressed atheist in a wheel chair..that is when the devil will eat u alive..recognise the true enemy
@@seelenwinter6662 humanism..the new deciever movement..if the devil cannot be God..he will make us feel like we r
@coitinsforyourocky thats all good and well..but humanism is the concept of becoming a god and not needing God..u talking of humanitariasm
So many religious people never give anything rock/heavy a chance. You guys are really refreshing! Thanks for your honest and well-thought out takes and appreciation.
Totally agreed !
well that has much more to do with the music type you like, not religion. if you e.g. listen to metal music of all kinds like me, then you wouldn't stop that because it just wouldnt make any sense. It's more like (with me), that I am a lil bit more careful when it comes to bands such as slaughter to prevail, which I musically like, but in some lyrics have a rather anti-religious narrative. (which I don't blame them for)
@@liam1912 100% - but there are some who think all heavy music is the same. That is what I was getting at. They hear a heavy riff and it's "NOPE!" (don't even bother looking at the lyrics or musicianship). These guys are clearly not like that. I was not implying that all heavy music is the same - some is pure crap - of course, all musical genres have everything from pure genius to pure drivel (which is also subjective, yes I know).
Thats true, my dad is mormon but thanks to him i started listening from kiss,nirvana,radiohead,tool to cannibal corpse, gorgororth and obituary and he likes them too!
@@henestilou9788 ha, I was raised Mormon.
"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, concious of its fleeting time here." So powerful.
Powerful, and sadly accurate.
Why does everyone copy paste this lyric, like no one cares, it's not even their best lyrics or most meaningful.
@@spooderman8064everyone's impacted by things differently. Why can't you just let people like things?
doesnt make a difference when everyone is a TOOL
Their deepest lyric in my opinion, humans have a nasty habit of taking our lives for granted, wether you believe in God or not the fact that you are alive with consciousness is nothing short of a miracle yet we still take it for granted
I’m atheist and this is probably my favorite song ever. It’s pure poetry. You don’t have to be religious to connect with the lyrics and message. It’s a very simple message. Not easy for us to put into practice but very simple!! Also Danny Cary is easily top 3 drummers in history.!!! 🐵
Anyone that starts a statement with “ I’m a atheist” is clearly not and just low IQ it’s called Dunning Kruger Effect.
100% agree with everything you said.
I'm Agnostic and I agree with everything you said.
Same here
The song lyrics are true ❤️
I wish I could experience TOOL for the first time again, so jealous
Oh man
AcasualDream
I know, right?
Right! That be amazing! To hear Sober again as a teenager for the first time :)
AcasualDream I’m a 34yo FANATIC with a LOT of shows under my belt. I’m seeing the HOLY QUARTET for my 1st time on May 5!!!! Lamb of God on the 11th. HUGE month for me...incubus, bring me the horizon, Slayer, Amon Amarth, Cannibal corpse, and MANY others.
You get to again this year!
. . . in a way Lol
It's not bongos it's an Indian instrument called a tabla. The drummer, Danny Carey was the student of an Indian tabla Maestro Alok Dutta. He's playing them on his drums by using a device which gives the tabla effect.
Thank you.
THANK YOU! For pointing that out. I was pretty annoyed when they said Danny was using bongos. Wtf. We should hang out and talk music lol
And to add to that, im pretty certain its actually his electric pads programmed to the tabla sound. I know he can play the actual tabla but it sounds to me that its his pads, based on some of the rolls and patterns he does (sounds like hes using sticks)
They are Mandalla pads. He has like 4 - 6 of them on his kit.
@@RudraDaas u can't get annoyed at something someone doesn't know about
This song is legit one of Tool's best songs - ever.
One of the best songs any human being has ever recorded period. This is the definition of a “modern classic” like I hope in 50 years they’re still examining this song like its Bach
One of my favourites
Look up bearded Harmony's cover of right in two. You won't be disappointed :)
They have so many masterpieces and best songs ever....they are an anomaly
@@RosettaStoned462It is almost ridiculous. They do not have one bad song. Greatest band of all time considering all factors.
Thank you for listening to your subscribers
I'm amazed the pastor didn't catch on the line "cut in two" and "cut it all right in two" it's a reference to king solomon's judgment when he proposed cutting in two a baby that was claimed by two women, one woman agreed saying that if she couldn't have him no one could while the real mother said spare the baby and give him to her. "Selfish ambitions"
I don't think that story is in the Bible
@@Schopenhauer69 I didn't read the Bible, but you could have checked before commenting...
This is the passage I found: 1 Kings 3:16-28
I think the lyrics shown in the video are incorrect. Im pretty sure he says „gotta divide it all right in two“ and not „cut it all right in two“
@@bigchungus8294 i actually thought it was "cut and divide it all, right in two"
Thought of that when heard it the first time. “Who cares if people cut something in two?” *glaring at Biblical reference about cutting baby in two. Ooooh 😳
Its not the headphones that are cool.....it’s Tool!
Nick Patton Patton good headphones help though. They do a lot of stuff with their editing and whatnots
Was abouta say🤙🏽
Lol!! I thought the same exact thing!
@@devonsharier2968 specially an Audiotechnica M50x set, for the non-professional those are badass
I’m not religious myself, but knowing a pastor’s knowledge of spiritual and religious concepts, it’s good to hear him react to tool which always uses very very religious imagery
I like the way you react....taking notes rather than stopping the video in the middle of playing it... Nice reaction dude
These videos are some of my favorites. I don't believe in religion but I thoroughly enjoy these guys and honestly, if these were the types of people I went to church with then I might not have turned away from religion
@@tresdabney703 I hear ya. I've seen many Hippocrates in church. I went to drove a Semi for Covenant Transport that glorified Christianity as the foundation of their success. Drove for 2 months and wondered why the had high powered weapons on the tight nit security. They were all crooks that robbed the drivers and when confronted, they were mean. A company of greed like most big churches as well.
@@tresdabney703 absolutely. More proof that you can't just blanket a whole group of people. I wish more people were this open to other paradigms.
Just a footnote for you; the drums are Tablas.
If I'm not mistaken, Aloke Dutta is who got Danny hooked on these type of drums and techniques after guest appearing on Tools re-version of Pushit found on the Salvial album. Pretty Flippin sweet!
He called the "congos" lololol
Bongos??? Ahahaha
Tabla are drums from India that are very finely tuned and played with intricacy and subtlety among Hindu and Sufi people to express mystical and spiritual concepts through music. I think that's why tabla drumming is appropriate for a song with such subtle and symbolic lyrics.
@@mkultra1982 Tablas are used in pop music here in India too. Has nothing to do with mysticism and spitituality. If anything, I suppose Tool were influenced by South Indian Carnatic music because of their use of polymeters and polyrythms in their traditional music.
your logo on the wall is split right in two
AV8R this guy...
in the logo the cross is the item used to divide it right in two. to me it sybolize the divide between faith and reality,
OHHHHHHHHH SNAP!
Thats beautiful...
Smooth
Also, Tool doesn't have a drummer, they have a percussionist. That man plays any and everything live. Worth a watch.
And I love that you take notes.. not interrupt every second.. Best commentary!
Never even thought about that, but that's a great point. Some songs lose so much when they're paused, because of long buildups and setups.
Seminary school taught him that I bet. It's a great idea.
Yes!!! It's great that he does this.
YES! and they actually appreciate the music even if they don't agree with the premise a
Rob, you're gonna be a TOOL fan before it's over with. LOL
Pastor Rob is already a tool fan. He just doesn’t quite know it yet. Lol
EXACTLY.
>Listens to TOOL
>Needs to convert people, so listens to TOOL again
>Finds another excuse to listen to TOOL
And so it begins. . . .
Then he tries to dissect Stinkfist...
🤣
I love how he says "I'm not really a fan of this genre..." but every time it gets heavy, he's rocking out!
I was respecting this whole process until he said "it would take more faith to believe in an evolutionary world view than a Christian world view." There is a big fundamental difference between the two... particularly that evolution is a scientific theory which considers various pieces evidence that can be tested and measured, and it can be used to make predictions which might turn out to be correct or incorrect. The Christian world view is a belief system based on stories that must be either believed or not believed. I think that continuing to conflate the two is intellectually unforgivable, so for that reason, I'm out!
I am a blind musician who is a Christian and a very big fan of Tool. One thing I like about Maynard's lyrics is that they can be so broadly interpreted, no matter how you want to look at it, and he is very intelligent and does wonders with what he crafts. I would like to recommend another Tool song, titled Eulogy, it's off their Aenima album, one of my favorites by them.
Thank you for doing these videos.
Eulogy would be rough on them, though. . . most people assume it is kind of one dimensional hate on Christ.
It's actually about Ron L. Hubbard, founder of Scientology...when he mentions a failed martyr...at first listen I thought it was about Jesus, as well...
@@JHayes37 I don't think it's one dimensional like that. If I HAD to put money on it being about one person, I'd actually go with Paul D'Armour, but I don't like going in that direction.
From the tool FAQ:
*The big question: Who is "Eulogy" about?
As with most Tool songs, the song is vague enough that can be interpreted to be anyone / anything. The song is primarily about the death of something which most probably turned out to be a fake. Regarding the rumor that the band is no longer on good terms with Henry Rollins; he has recently been heard talking positively about Tool, saying he was unaware of any bad blood. In Modern Drummer (10/93), Danny mentions L. Ron Hubbard as the object of the song. One way or another, though, the song has a message that can stand apart from any specific target; the interpretation is left to you, and the specifics aren't too important."*
Might I remind that the boys are always saying things to throw people off. Maybe, to Danny, the song is about Hubbard, but maybe not.
It's about all the ones you said, and also Kurt Cobain (legit) and more people... But the real person who is about it's you, yourself, your inner you, the human being behind your mask of person
Sending my love. Anyone who is blind and carrys on through life doing something has my endless respect. I'm not religous but God bless to you.
This guy Rob looks like he is taking down Tool lyrics to use in a weekend sermon
Lol
Bruh 😂😂
I thought the same. lol. But he's probably taking key points of the song to discuss.
That’s hilarious 😂
Now imagine a progressive metal band that has so much deepness, that even a pastor use it to give a sermon, after thinking metal is evil stuff
"Eden has enough to go around." I am, for some reason, reminded of: "Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich."
Flawless Strategy I always thought that was a stupid quote.
Religion did kill Jesus
what keeps the poor from murdering the rich is also probably the reason they are poor...think about it.
Religion is the opium of the masses
Fact
Maynard should release a book of his lyrics and poetry.
say it louder for the people in the back
Then when does it start looking like a cult
@@jimbrew5060 it's already a cult, get used to it
Maynard is just a surrogate to perform, the lyrics are someone elses
“Let me put my poems in you.”
22:09 "vicariously" Speaking of that, you've got another Tool song...
ganondorfchampin haha my ears perked up at that too
Lol . Damn right
in the other video he mentioned how maynard is so patient with the buildup and I thought, Oh there's another... the patient lol
FWIW guys, I can see that you both love Tool. There is always this conflict between the love of music, and modern 'Christian' Evangelicalism. What you don't understand yet, is that GOD SPEAKS THROUGH MUSIC (and art, and literature, etc.). GOD IS POWERFUL. He can do that! But back in my day (late 70s/early 80s), Tool would have been the scariest band of all, because they DO dabble in the occult. They are the first, and only band I know of to openly embrace the occult. And now I know more about it!
Oh, I understand that God speaks through music, and I hear him in Tool's. Regarding Tool dabbling in the occult, one misconception is that the occult is satanic or otherwise anti-Christian. Dabbling it is dangerous as dark powers may interfere, but it's also the basis for much of Christian Mysticism, where holy men were trying to better understand their relationship with God.
This song has gotten me through ruff times in my life. It’s so hard to be a humble person when the rest of the world isn’t. If there’s any youth from any background who is reading this and your going through some shit. Don’t give up. Things get better! Your not alone.!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO THIS! Next you need to do “TalkTalk” by a perfect circle!!! Its about talking like jesus but not walking like him
Yes! This would be a great video!
I second this!
Came here to say this!
Yes good suggestion!
Yes!
I've been a Tool fan for quite a long time. I also happen to be atheist although I genuinely appreciate and enjoy this channel. As a former musician I can tell you that Tool is a masterpiece in everything they do, musically. With all that said I think you dissected the song pretty well. Although, Maynard frequently paints a picture for his listeners that does not always speak for what the song is actually about. The "monkey" he speaks of is definitely human because he is very much a person who lives his life based on facts and not faith. I dont think he leans his lyrics toward a divine creator as if he actually believes that there is.
I would agree.. my take from it is that he is throwing evolution into the song with the monkey to human reference.. playing off of religion and saying why would god create humans that fight, kill, wield clubs and knives, sometimes even in the name of their chosen creator. Maynard, from all accounts including his own, is not a believer. He has some tough takes on christianity and religion in general. I do however respect some that choose to believe or live by a religion, it is good to believe in something, can help get you through things and can help you stay grounded. And while many believe in good things.. some obviously abuse religion, like anything that can be abused.. just often on grander scales.
I couldn't have said it better. I'm also an atheist but I subscribe to this channel. I love philosophical discussions, and a Tool critique is as philosophical as it comes.
Maynard is not an atheist and has detailed his struggle with faith.
I believe he may actually be referencing a quote in the movie “The Prophecy,” where Lucifer says something like, “how I love you talking monkeys for this... know more about war and treachery of the spirit than any angel.”
It’s also safe to say that none of us personally know Maynard, and what his true beliefs are. However, we do know that he spends an awful lot of lyrics based on Biblical facts and reasoning. Which would lead me to believe that he is knowledgeable of the Bible, and does believe in a higher power. It’s highly doubtful that Maynard is an atheist.
There are a lot of accounts of devout atheists turning to Christ, once the “truly” dive into the Word and understand our Creator.
@@DodeyPotroast Just because he is knowledgeable about the Bible, doesnt mean he believes in what's in it. I have friends that have read both the Old and New Testament and Quran but are devout atheists still. Just search around and you'll see interviews where he clearly says he despises organised religions. Now, he does come across as a spiritual person, but not necessarily a theist. But as you said none of us actually know what goes inside his head.
I love this. From the depths of my heart. Just discussing opinions and not being close minded has restored my hope for humanity.
seen these guys? ua-cam.com/video/s_dmCGNSghg/v-deo.html :)
Hope for humanity is slim. Even with this
@@Rsekis I felt that we're a bit more doomed after watching this...
❤️
Amen to that sister, feel the same way.
4:14 “I like how they brought in the bass guitar”
The bass guitar was playing the entire time. You just didn’t know it.
They brought in the drums at that point xD
Tool not just music..its a journey...a experience...keep spiraling....much love
AMEN!!! haha
It's...a tool!
Spiral out...keep going
Very well said!
Mush love, lol, jkjk
“repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here”
I address that line at the very end. Profound!
So true so true
Robert Houghton Thank you for listening and for doing this video. I love the way that you mention (at 18:43 ) the dividing of the veil (Matthew27:50,51) and how it was torn ‘Right in Two’ when Jesus died... you just gave a world of new meaning to this song for me.
How easily misguided do we truly become. It’s easy to become bitter towards God. It is easy to point the finger at Adam. It is much harder to take responsibility for our own hearts. Only when we consider the dividing of the veil, are we able to clearly see the hope that exists only in the person of Christ.
Jason Dubya-DEEZNUTS that’s awesome !
Up up
Danny Carey isn't just "pretty cool" he's a god.
DC feasts on deities
Careful, you're going to rile the Christians over blasphemy.
Thats what im fucking saying! The whole time he's like "huh, thats pretty cool". Drove me crazy
All praise the metronome god who feasts on other deities (thanks ryan) to keep space and time in sync.
He is literally one of the greatest musicians in the world. And definitely one of the greatest if not THE BEST percussionists in the world. And i use that term because he does more than just a drum kit.
Listening to this one day on the way I was literally God smacked. I have listened to this song hundreds of times, but for some reason I never really noticed the line "Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here". For some reason this early morning it came through loud, clear, and undeniable! I was literally shaking and looking up at the stars passing through the trees in the darkness. I was drawn to tears and couldn't shake it off. For days every few hours those words blew through my mind. I knew I had to take a large step to get back to God. I had been approached by several over the last year or so to attend an ACT's retreat, and I always had a reason to blow it off. I knew I couldn't say no if I was approached about the next one. Naturally, I attended the next one, and it was the most healing and renewing experience of my life. 3 years have past and since then, and I am eternally grateful for Tool bringing me back to God, or should I say I love how the Lord brought me back to him through one of my favorite bands. I highly recommend ACT's to anyone out there. You can only be a retreatant once. There is a reason for that.
The "repugnance" begins as we begin our "schooling" and many, indoctrinated themselves, do everything possible to deny us our sensory abilities. We become abstract to the magical world around us.
NEVER CLICKED SO FAST 💨
Awesome.
Right? And it's totally weird b/c "pastor". . . .but he seems like an okay kind of guy.
jsmyth024
Pastors are normal people too 👌 definitely pastors out there who abuse their roles and are totally absorbed, but you can’t label all of one thing under an umbrella.
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Love the song, appreciate your thoughts on the theology side of it, but I just want to throw some education at your understanding of evolution. You are quite outspoken when someone misinterprets Christianity but seem to be hypocritically dismissive when it comes to evolution, something that you seem to know very little about and have massively misinterpreted. I'm going to lay out a quick argument here, but please look into the science yourself; there is only so much one can say in a UA-cam comment.
Evolution does not say that we came from monkeys. Or that we are closely related to any other animal. What it does say is that "In the beginning" (see what I did there) life began through some process (probably a chemical reaction though I cannot rule out Divine Intervention) and then over billions of years and countless generations, that life mutated to adapt to changes in it's environment.
Humans did not evolve from monkeys... Humans evolved from humans. But at some point in the VERY distant past, all primates (including humans) share a common ancestry. All that that means is that millions of years ago, that common ancestor split up into different groups and became separated and then each group began adapting separately to their environment. Over thousands of generations, they became separate species and one of those became us.
The fact that we share DNA with all other known life on this planet is itself evidence that all life came from a common source. How similar our DNA is to, say, a fruit fly, is evidence of how long it has been since our common ancestor split up (for humans and fruit flies it's been a LONG time; 60ish percent is a very low number).
If you really don't believe in evolution, you might want to research how agriculture works. Selective breeding and genetically modified organisms (GMO's) are just fancy terms for humans artificially evolving crops and livestock to be better food sources.
Also, all the geological and cosmological evidence point to the Earth being here for a VERY long time. If you don't believe that, then I can understand why evolution would be difficult since evolution takes millions of years to have a noticeable effect.
Please do educate yourself if you're going to actively ridicule something. I'm really not trying to be malevolent here, I just think it's important to counter misunderstandings of how science works, just as you think it important to counter misunderstandings of Christianity.
Thank you very well spoken. I couldn't of said it any better. But I doubt they'll listen.
Interestingly enough, there is something in chemical thermodynamics called “the seed hypothesis.” Essentially, it posits that the chemical process required to “create life” couldn’t have taken place on the conditions we know to have existed on earth at the time. Chemical processes require very specific amounts of either endothermic or exothermic energy. Furthermore, particular agents denature under certain conditions as well. So, without some some of external intervening force, life would never have come to be. I should note, I am a Christian, so my worldview is biased, but much of my scientific research is actually led me toward the existence of God. I’m not a creationist, per se, though. I believe God created all that there is, but his “days” are quite more like eons, which could be an appropriate translation from the original text in Genesis. But I do appreciate your well written and succinct explanation of evolution.
I love you
Nicely put,
A simplistic argument for evolution I would put to a Christian is Noah, if you believe the Bible that Noah and his family were the only people on earth after the flood, how do you explain all of the different races and religions of the world?
If the Bible is correct then we all share a single common ancestor. Given the 3000-4000 years since the flood (taken from creation.com/the-date-of-noahs-flood) we've manged to colonize much of the planet and become a rainbow of different colors, talents and beliefs. That's only 150-200 generations, and look how different we all are, short, tall, fat, thin, brown, white, Christian, Atheist, Muslim, Hindu, Hare Krishna etc, smart, not so smart haha.
Where do you think we'll be if we're given 4.5 billion years? Would any of us look like Noah anymore? will we even be on earth anymore?
Blonde Haywire with utmost respect creationism is not a science it’s a belief/point of view/explanation of something that religious folks don’t understand. I firmly believe in evolution, geology, astronomy....etc. we are all entitled to our own beliefs. No disrespect
You seem like a good person, Pastor. I've had issues in my life with people who call themselves Christians in the past. Mainly because they don't deserve to be called Christian. To be Christian is to be like Christ. And Christ taught unexceptionable love. I've met many "Christians" who have showed hate, or looked down on people who don't live a certain way. From watching you and how you handle people that talk badly toward you in the comment section, it seems like you are the type of person who spreads love to everyone. Thank you for that. You don't judge people for acting out of line(at least in the comment section). You embrace others thoughts and take what they say into consideration (from how I've seen you analyze some lyrics). I know I don't know you in real life, but this series is an amazing testimony towards who you are, your faith, and your God.
I was going to say something along the same lines. Good dude and clearly a good father. He doesn't understand evolution, but at least he's being kind to people. Being a human is hard work.
@Nunya Business I understand Christians are humans. And I would never expect anyone to be a saint, Christian or otherwise. But too often I've seen in churches, big and small, this attitude of disdain towards others they don't believe live up to their standards of what a good Christian/ person is supposed to be. Even though technically, according to the Bible, there are no good people. We are all unworthy. But Christ taught love. And I also understand their are Christians that aren't like this. I think Pastor Rob is a great example. And if this is how he leads his congregation, I'm sure they are great people as well. We are all human. And I believe no matter what your beliefs are, we can all use more love and understanding towards one another.
"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his time here"
You can see why this was a popular request.
Love what you do. Keep being you.
I've been waiting for this for a while. My new favorite react channel! Please keep going with tool :)
You should react to Eulogy by Tool
Yes, this was going to be my suggestion also!
@@WesleyThibodeau It's an amazing song, and i think they would have some interesting things to say about it.
@Bryan Mack I mean, just look at the lyrics at the end.
To ascend you must die
You must be crucified
For our sins and our lies
Good-bye
Now, im an atheist, but I'm pretty sure i know what he's talking about.
@Bryan Mack I am really not knowledgeable enough to talk about this subject, I gave you my opinion take this as you like
How do they feel about Scientology
Pastors on a trip man. Exactly the way the artists intended.
I want to give him a hug afterwards and tell him congratulations and welcome.
Thankyou for every video. It's really refreshing seeing another Christian so open minded, and full of joy.
Perfect song to react to as a pastor. One of the more overlooked Tool songs by most. Always was one of my favorites on 10k days.
phuse99 one of my favs too. Saw them at Download Festival last week. Only wish they could have played every song!
Overlooked? Definitely not.
phuse99 one of my favorites as well.
You should try vicarious. You'd love the message it has.
Cody Fanning yeah, definitely looking forward to that one and Jambi!!!
Cody Fanning agreed
Ryugo7 7 JAMBI!!
He he he oh oh oh 👍
Douglas Fitzgerald JAMBI
I'm not a Christian but you guys did a great review. Much love and peace be upon you both.
One doesn’t simply listen to TOOL. You feel it. You breathe it in. You live it!!!
I love watching these. Thank you for responding to your viewers’ requests. Tool is a masterpiece band. Everything they do is with absolute mastery musically and purposeful lyrically. I don’t feel there are many in the echelon of skill and care to precision that this band practices. As a drummer I have to say that Danny Carey is probably the most creatively articulate drummer on the planet. Oh and those drums were not congas or bongos. They’re Tablas, an ancient percussion instrument from India. They use tablas in songs that deal with transcendental, spiritual topics to create an almost psychotropic element of all religions. Most religions have some sort of sacrament or protocol they take part in that induces a higher state of connection with a creator. Indians use bhang, Egyptians used the blue nile lotus, Rastafarians use ganja, Peruvians use ayahuasca, Christ fasted in the desert for 40 days which undoubtedly created a hallucinogenic state, also some say Moses burned the bush on the mount horeb and the type of plant he burned had a purpose. Possibly DMT (dymethyltryptamine) that allowed Moses to tap into a deeper frequency of communication with God or some entity similar to what LSD or Psylociben would do. Burning a psychedelic plant and inhaling the smoke is used by many cultures around the world to induce such a state.
Anyways love the videos, keep it up. I think you are doing great work by connecting with people rather than separating yourselves from the “less than desirables” in society. Music connects people like nothing on the planet.
I suggest Another song by tool, called vicarious. It’s not in the vain of spirituality but it further delves into the psychosis of man and violence. Powerful song. Peace 🙏
Journey 2 Master Prison Sex or Stinkfist!! Next. Unless you want to melt your brain and hear the sound of eternity make you question reality and your faith n shit...drum roll please Danny...
Disposition/
Reflection
By: Tool
There’s a sic vid on UA-cam
Check it before you get wrecked by that DMT OR LSD whichever you enjoy n prefer
@SymbolicActs Who said anything about them questioning their faith? Nothing in my comment even suggests that as a possibility my friend I think you're making some correlations that aren't there. What I intended to make note of was the fact that this song feels and sounds psychotropic because of the use of instruments to form a soundscape of ancient spirituality....back when herbs and alchemy were a large part of worship to a creator. Plus the inclusion of Alex Gray's art throughout the entire album seems like a dead giveaway. Alex admits that the art is from his experiences on LSD and Ayahuasca that shaped his awareness of the divine interconnectedness of life and creation. The album cover represents the Godhead of ancient Hindu mysticism, Brahma - the God of creation. Not trying to break anyone's faith, just furthering understanding of the depth of a masterpiece.
Yep, they were tripping balls (no God), that was absolutely is a composite of past Religions, just like how all of Christians holidays and customs are, 25 December/Xmas Tree, Presents, Resurrection, so on and so forth ALL copied from others in the past - Christianity is the Apple of Religion, plagiarists and claim it is the best. While tripping on drugs that saw a burning bush, a snake turned into a stick, a lake was cut *right in two* , a talking donkey, snake and other assorted animals, it is a flat Earth in a dome of water (lol) and craters on the Moon are caused by the flood on Earth splashing out into space and impacting the Moon...lol No Science here at-all! All refutable, so many fallacies, double standards and hypocritical comments. Dig into the Bible, which I know better than many Christians, why? Because I know how BS it all is, ALL religions, not just this 1 variation out of the 40K that are on Earth right now. ALL of which assume THEIR version is the correct one - - Yet I know from REAL grounded facts, that all of them are wrong. Ask me how?
“I’ve been to Walmart” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that caught me way off guard. Fine joke sir. Extra fine joke.
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Bit rude for a pastor though.
I like how you appreciate the guitar riffs and you're not even a fan of this type of music.. very cool
Gotta give credit, where credit is due
And you recognize the palm mutes 👍
I'm learning. Gauge is a guitar player so I've picked up the lingo. There's a video of him on the channel from a couple years ago playing some faith no more. I think he was 11 at the time?
Doesn't take much to become a Tool fan. Their sound is universal.
Hey! You seem like good people so I’ll try to be nice, but you’re level of understanding on evolution and genetics is quite embarrassing. Nobody ever said humans evolved from chimpanzees (or cats, or fruit flies etc....), the observation based on the evidence is that ALL animals share a common ancestry (including humans). Some creatures are “closer” to certain others, some are much much further removed from each other. The fact that we share a lot of dna in common with every other creature alive on the planet only backs up this observation. To reiterate, we did not evolve from chimpanzees! We and chimpanzees share a relatively recent common ancestor, hence the genetic similarity being so high in comparison to the other animals you mentioned. I’m really not an expert and even I can understand this at least to a very basic level. On a positive note, hope you keep listening to new and interesting music!
I really hope they read this comment.
Bump
I was thinking the same thing. I don't mind them having a different view than me on where humans came from but when they want to start basically bashing people who believe in evolution, it's a bit much.
There is another thing about the "evidence" concerning evolution. Alot of this evidence is used daly in all kinds of medicine and biology. This kind of evidence scratches the paint of the other way of seeing the evidence that supports some kind of intelligence behind it all. You should have a look at some biological research videos. Inside natures giants is a good series.
Chris Cartwright, I agree to a large extent with the points you made. I just wanted to point out, in all fairness, that the same points back up his creationists beliefs. If God made everything, then it makes sense that he might use the same "building blocks" in all his creations. In fact, I have a hard time seeing why evolutionists and creationists are always at each others throats, when neither side can say for certain that God did not create humans *using* evolution.
"These headphones are so awesome!" Brother, it's not the headphones that make it awesome, it's the experience that Tool creates that makes your headphones sound awesome! As I have commented once before, when I listen to Tool, so do my neighbors... Been on the Tool journey since '93.
There was no shortage of TooL resonating in my neighborhood this past holiday weekend.
Or the headphones make it sound they experiencing Tool live.
headphones really make a difference. use some cheap 5$ earbuds, then use some more expensive headphones. some things cheap stuff doesnt do justice
Even blasting it in my car isn’t loud enough when I can feel the sound lol.
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I think you nailed it Pastor Rob and I am thinking and praying for you and your family
Also the instrument you thought were bongos/congos is actually the "tabla", a percussion instrument from India, just FYI!
Alan Hlozek takes a lot practice to get that good at them too, insanely difficult to play that well
@@lindonsmith7974 Danny Carey isn't playing the actual Tablas. He has some electronic drums called "Mandalas" attached to his drumset which he uses for such special effects. Look up Danny Carey Mandala Drums.
@@user-ix6qr5if5y he plays tabla at the studio, AFAIK. He got an Indian tabla player to teach him and all. I've already seen him talk that playing tabla helped him develop a greater sense of rhythm (drummers call it 'internal beat'). He uses the Mandalas to play live, as it wouldn't be easy to jump from the kit to the tabla and back to the kit.
With respect, calling us "monkeys" wasn't evolutionary, it was just a way of degrading us.
We didn't evolve from monkeys, rather, we and monkeys evolved separately from a common ancestor.
As delicately and respectfully as possible, please explore the other side before ruling it out. Making fun of our relationships with other mammals doesn't help your followers. We can look at DNA, these days. These relationships are factual, not hearsay - we can literally see them. A lot of people watch and trust you guys, and steering them away from from what is common knowledge is a real disservice. I'm not exclusively talking about the secular world, either - even the Pope understands evolution.
Saying "I'm no scientist" doesn't get you off the hook, because then your whole world view becomes an argument from ignorance. Please, please, please take a quick look at evolution, consider how the world would look without a divine creator, be honest, and sincerely try to understand it. You'll come to find it works perfectly fine without any magic or supernatural intervention, and if you can't, at least you'll have reasons to refute it.
I decided I was an atheist at five years old when I saw a cat kill a bird (to briefly explain my perspective), and I still enjoy your videos and your theistic assessments. Man, when you said you were a creationist, though, all credibility just dissolved.
You're in a position to help America catch up with the rest of the world on this.
Peace
We share about 90% of DNA with a fruit fly as well. Doesnt mean we came from them. Jt doesnt mean we share a common ancestor. It just means God had a template to create life. X and Y chromosomes are in every living creature. Evolution was used to justify enslaving Africans for 200 years saying they were "less evolved" and weren't human.
@@Ylemonade No. 100% no. If you think science requires faith you don't understand science. Creation requires 100% faith. They are totally mutually exclusive, because if you are a creationist you have ignore huge amounts of evidence and scientific methodology. If you understand evolution then you know it requires absolutely no magic.
If you say evolution has a guiding force, you're adding faith and complication to something that doesn't require it.
@@944CoyoteV8 it does require 100% faith.
@@EGGTESTTUBE as I said: you don't understand science.
@@Theguy.fromthething Who are you replying to? I said we have a common ancestor, not that we evolved from them.
You better strap in if you listen to opiate
Damn such a good song but it gets pretty dark😂
Hahahaha, yes!
Yes, please do Opiate
His head will cave in.
I actually think opiate is about organized religion and false leaders. Not Christianity itself
My favorite song by tool. It makes me shed a few tears eveeytime I listen to it. The amount of passion that Maynard displays singing this just gets to me for some reason.
"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here." Amazing breakdown my man, I'm so glad you appended this segment to the review, I think this is the sort of thing many people were wanting you to catch. Well done.
This song always brings me to near tears. The entire album is a masterpiece from start to finish but this one is especially emotional
Absolute masterpiece
Maybe this is a waste of time writing this, but it is a bit shallow to think that "Oh, evolutionary science must be faulty because they (people writing the article) can't even decide which one we actually evolved from"... Rather than simply joking about how stupid the theories of the articles are (or so some of us think they are), all the animals listed evolved from a common ancestor; an ancient unnamed mammal... Instead of thinking of it as a linear visual representation (how most do), it is actually more accurate to think as evolution as a tree, how one being can evolve into many different ones over millennia...
There is a theory that humans came about because we were weaker monkeys in a tribe that were not the strongest swingers, so instead of going high into the trees to avoid predators, our ancestors came down from the trees and decided to form groups on the ground...
A final note, no one is to say that the Bible does not work in metaphors... (I.E. God is natural selection and evolution, the dust is representative of the unicellular organisms that evolved into multicellular beings)
Keep thumping that cladistics bible?
;P
Maynards lyrics and music is pure poetry and i hope im fortunate enough to see them live again....breath taking
Thanks brothers! I’m a Christian who loves him some Tool and anything Maynard. You can just feel his struggles with faith and his pain through his whole discography. Looking forward to Tool’s 2019 album!
I'm glad I happened upon your channel. I'm from a Christian background, but I always felt like sensoring yourself from the realities and dark parts creative people like Maynard express was wrong. I wanted to expose myself to music, especially punk when I was young, but I love many genres because I didn't believe the music would change my foundation and in the end it didn't. I have found many Christians afraid to expose themselves.
Same here just ended up liking a lot of that music and kept listening to it. Haha that's probably not a good thing
Wow, there are a lot of comments. I think tool is beyond talented. This pastor is cool in my opinion. He is very open minded, period. He speaks the truth about the Bible and knows his stuff. Maynard is so talented it’s amazing. The way he describes human nature is incredible.
@coitinsforyourocky people believe things I dont HaHa, go back to your cave troglodyte
Rob, I stumbled across your channel though your Jinjer "Pisces" reaction (rarely have I laughed as hard as I did to your bewilderment of Tatiana's vocals - made my day!) and have now listened to several of your Tool reactions. Damn I'm glad I found this channel. Love your and Gauge's reactions and the post song discussions you have. Keep making these reaction videos, they are awesome!
Thank you for the kind words. ❤️🙏
There are definitely some other Tool songs that would really make for interesting analysis . “Vicarious” “Parabol/Parabola”, “Jambi”, “Lateralus” “Eulogy” “Opiate”. Trust me, your subscribers won’t go anywhere if you throw in a Tool songs every couple weeks or so.
It's ironic they are stealing the great music of atheists to get people to listen to their supernatural beliefs.
LEO Mike I second Jambi!
Dude, this is so refreshing as a musician, a super fan of TOOL, and most importantly given the fact that I hang my hat on the Gospel of Christ. I've struggled a lot with being a fan due to Maynard's blatant disdain for God and religion (rightfully so, in many ways) and since I learned about Danney Carey's fascination with masonic esoteric belief systems. There is no way I can stop being inspired by their music, which is why I will always listen to it. What I find so refreshing about your approach is how focused you are in attempting to actually feel what they are expressing, both intellectually and musically, FIRST! This is one thing that gets so lost in the rhetoric of dogmatic religiosity that Jesus was preaching about in the first place! There are things about TOOL that we need to be careful about when listening, but when the Spirit of God gives you that freedom to learn from those who need Him the most, it goes to show how in tune with each other we can be, regardless of how each person feels. Now, we can only pray that the members of TOOL come to Christ, but while we are still here, we can praise God for the gifts He's given these men. God can use ANYTHING to His purpose, and does. Having TOOL as an influence has very positively shaped how I approach music, and for that, I give credit to God. Furthermore, how you break down your thoughts on the questions or problems posed by the lyrics written by Maynard is an excellent example of what it means to listen. I know I'm on a good one with this rant, but you've gained a new subscriber and I really appreciate what you're doing with this channel. Thank you for taking on what most mainstream believers wouldn't dare. This is truly an awesome way to connect with people on so many levels. Great job, and God bless!
-46 and two- and -Lateralus are (for me) the most spiritual without being religious. I would love to see your take on that.
Wouter Jennes couldn’t agree more! Would love to see them react to 46 and two.
Lateralus is also very interesting cause it's loosely set to a Math Equation, the Fibonacci Sequence
The premise is that humans would deviate from the current state of human DNA which contains 44 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. The next step of evolution would likely result in human DNA being reorganized into 46 autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes, according to Melchizedek.
The pattern in 46&2 of the lyrics is loosely set to the Fibonacci sequence.
Parabol/Parabola too
@@piratealeks6865 Reflection
The verse you had stuck in your mind is what I go to when I feel like I'm slipping in my faith. If you hear this song live, you can almost hear his voice tremble during this song. It's so powerful. This is TOOL and what they are about. Giving you that echo that just bounces around your skull from the inside until you understand it. Maynard is a powerful genius that writes with a golden pen.
Having seen Tool twice in concert, they sound just the same live. Their albums are not great musically because of clever studio mixing, this is how good they really sound. Thanks for your input and analysis!
I have to agree...they make all these sounds live they're all musical geniuses
@@susiejo143I've never seen them live unfortunately, but your right..just watching the Danny carey drum cam reinforce that statement
Some of their songs which people describe as easy is actually not easy at all, his time changes that aren't noticed by non musicians is evidence of that. 46 and 2 is one of them
I’m not a very emotional person but many Tool songs make me tear up. Amazing musical geniuses
anytime i need an emotional release i vicariously... watch the whole world die? no i just watch 10000 days pt 1&2 reactions!
Not bongos, or congas, those are indian drums named tabla. Nice reaction.
I've appreciated tool for 2 decades plus. This reaction is by far my favorite. God Bless.
I'm definitely no christian however You guys listening/reviewing TOOL is restoring my faith in everything. If u can get them to play this in church I'll show up. Oh, and I'm sure yr headphones are great, but yr headphones are not responsible for the sonic audio, it's TOOL!
*The percussion breakdown, Danny Carrey is playing Tabla's
As a practicing satanist I have huge respect for this man. He’s a representation of how religious people should be. Respect dude 👍
If only God and Satan could get along like this
Yes he is, by being a ignorant believer
Hey blue horse... Just wanted to let you know, the difference between THIS man , and a lot of the other "religious people" that you, athiests, many others, and even myself as a Christian have a problem with. He's a REAL Christian... Many, if not most, of the people who claim the name of Christ don't even really know him. I hope that maybe someday you can meet him... and know for yourself who he really is. He wants to know you. Truly.
@@leonardorosignoli7969 unnecessary dude.... everyone is here being respectful and then you come in with your jabs. Leave and go somewhere else if you wanna be combative bubba!
@@leonardorosignoli7969 you don't need to call him ignorant or be a douche bag to make your point or have a civilized discussion/argument to get your view out there.
You guys got caught in the weeds on the monkey reference. You had it right initially - he's simply calling us inferior to a superior God. 2019 is going to be a good year. TOOL is finally releasing their first album since 2006, and they are finalizing the mix as I type this.
We'll have to do a reaction and reveiw of the album when it drops!
@@roberthoughton7127 Thank you Pastor Rob. I did initially come out here to hear what you had to say about Maynard and TOOL/A Perfect Circle in general, but it has really deepened my hope for salvation for both he and all his band-mates. Hope you guys will continue to pray for him and them all (even if you never review anything more from him/them again).
Ima cry when it releases
It takes more faith to believe that Tool will release a new album than to believe in God.
DONT JINX IT!! NO ALBUM, NO ALBUM COMING OUT EVER AGAIN!! HE WAS KIDDING!!
With all that is going on right now This was very delightful to hear. Very true and relevant to me. Love Pastor Rob and Tool.
Puscifer is MJK third band and The Humbling River would round out an understanding of Maynards spiritual journey from Judith (2000), Right in Two/Wings For Marie (2006), Humbling River (2009)
Nice. We’ll add it to the list.
Robert Houghton Absolutely. This is a perfect fit for what you’re doing with this channel.
I was thinking Rev 22:20
@@roberthoughton7127 Add Grand Canyon from Puscifer.
Agreed 100%. Great song.
It would be interesting to hear your take on their song Jambi, in terms of the use of the word Legion
Totally agree
BecomeSnail
Jambi..... translation, " Lamb" in Finland. ( Finnish ) would be good song to hear a pastor break down IMO...
I agree. Jambi is a game changer for your senses and mind.
Jambi is one of my favorites. It's almost hypnotizing.
React to lateralus and parabol/parabola by TOOL
Lateralus is my personal favorite song by them mext to this one yup ill be up to see that video
I love the fact you keep an opened mind about, quite honestly, everything. You both have a keen intelligence that is both detail oriented as well as creative. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. And of course hats off to one of the most important songs of all time.
46 & 2!!! I genuinely want to hear what you guys believe about chromosomes. Great work, even though my views are near opposite!
konasurfah i want to see that as well
Lyrics might be a little over there heads..
Vlad The Inhaler and proper use of grammar over yours..
@@tootsierooney8345 Shit, I used the wrong spelling of of 'their', right?! I have dyslexia, I always struggle with that one, I usually catch it though, but were/where/ware/wear messes me up every time...
Coming back to the topic; 'Opiate' should be the track most interesting for them to comment on, I'm surprised so few people call for it..
Vlad The Inhaler their is especially weird because the normal rule is i before e except after c, that’s a different misspelling than yours but still one people make
Damn Pastor Rob was making that stank face throughout the whole he was digging it
I've heard this song literally a thousand times... You give me goosebumps watching you get goosebumps...lol. Tool is my favorite band!!!!
Great that you love it, God bless you and your families always
The creationism bit was painful.
Gut wrenching
Yeah my mood dropped. I was really enjoying the video until that point.
Is that a thing? I was starting to like them.
Alessandro Mooggianoo yes it’s a thing most conservative Christians believe in.
Where do you think everything came from?
If the book of Enoch was told from the angels perspective.
Truth..
right on point my good man
it's also referenced in Psalm 82 and Deuteronomy 32:8 [ESV]
I've been saying for years that most Tool fans don't get it because it's an intertestimonial and a scriptural reference
I'm totally surprised that the Pastor didn't get that...
I watched all the Maynard videos in this channel and while I applaud the effort to go into subjects uncommon for religious people, as well as the evident appreciation for the artistry and detail in these songs, I must say it's a little depressing to see how you take anything that supports your dogma at face value, even if it's being presented in an allegorical or figurative manner; but instantly deflect to apologia, misinterpretation or rejection when it challenges said dogma. Most worrying of all is the tired mockery you make of evolution, one we've heard a million times before.
If my impression of you from these videos is correct, you're intelligent people with a mind open enough, and a willingness to argue in good faith, to study ideas and understand them, even if they don't change your mind. You don't have to believe in it to understand how the theory claims it works, and you don't have to make a mockery of it to justify your position.
Unfortunately, the sad truth is he’s a prime example of a person that has been trained to question everything EXCEPT his religion. He clearly had a background in apologetics, which, I would argue, is actually more effective at cementing this kind of mindset vs the “intended” reason of being able to argue or “defend” your faith. The majority of the “defenses” aren’t actually real evidence or “facts” but verses that, while not always, but the majority of the time are misinterpretations or incorrect translations, but the apologist is often completely unaware of how questionable the English bible truly is when comparing it with the original Hebrew, Greek, and Latin writings, ESPECIALLY towards Hebrew. It was while learning Hebrew and seeing all the flaws for myself that had ALWAYS existed in my “infallible” book that the true absurdity of religion and the degree to which I had been brainwashed, by others that were themselves brainwashed, and that to continue the cycle would be the worst possible form of denial and sin against the very knowledge and truth I’m now enlightened to. So they can go on following their faith that is a melting pot of mistranslations and subsequent additions that piled misunderstanding on misunderstanding until it created its own current form of insanity. I’m just going to enjoy life best I can and hope the God this whole religion was based on has mellowed out by A LOT and isn’t as “unchanging” as I was taught.
Couldn't have said it any better than the two of you
This is the only reaction channel I never miss a video from. The perspective is great and you are very understanding
Thank you!
@@roberthoughton7127react to van Helen don’t tell me what love can do and breaking Benjamin without you
If my Pastor was this cool. I may have stayed in my church
Most youth pastors were in their teens and early twenties during the 90s, so I'm sure a good selection of them were introduced to some great artists at the time.
I was told AC/DC stood for After Christ Devil Comes at a bible camp. Which is ridiculous. Satan apparently tempted Christ. It should have been AD/CC.
Really glad you guys tackled this song.
I really like your videos, but, your approach to evolution is so wrong that it hurts, with all due respect. Evolution says we are similar to every existing animal because we descended from the same common ancestor, we have already lots of proves of evolution. You can see evolution in antibiotic adaptation of microorganisms, if you don't believe in evolution I bet you to use the same antibiotics we had in 1950 when you get a flu, and see what happens. And there's a lot of other examples, but I gonna stop now because English is not my first language and I'm not sure if explaining myself correctly
Who was present during early stages of evolution to have a 100% factual understanding? Is it possible that we could be wrong about certain evolutionary theories, since none of us can go back and repeat human evolution for study? Those are interesting points you make about antibiotics as well! We need to be open about hearing all sides though, and I think pastor here was very respectful in how he presented himself.
@@MrTheHeriyo I disagree.
Evolution would be the dogs evolving to breed into a new colour that they have never historically had. If all the white puppies die or stop having babies, we actually lose the white puppy genes in the dogs' DNA line. There is no evolution in that breeding example. That said, I would agree that there are other areas of science where we can better prove evolution (at least repeatable/observable micro-evolution, as some might call it). But I would still argue about whether macro human evolution is 100% factual, when all we have to go on are interpretations of historic evidence.
Let me be clear, I'm not actually arguing against human evolution per say here. If you believe the pastor is wrong here, that's okay. But if you believe with 100% certainty that evolutionists are 100% right about the big bang and/or the early stages of human evolution (both of which evolutionists were not present for observation), then I would say you also possess a type of faith, similar to the faith of us Christians in ways ;)
Well, perhaps it was a bad example, but we humans created dogs with selective breading, so if we humans can create a species by controlling their reproduction, nature can also affect the reproductive patterns of animals making them evolve. I believe in God (even though I'm not a creationist), so you're right I've got faith, but I don't think the pastor should talk about evolution with such a wrong approach. I really like him, but he's spreading misinformation
@@MrTheHeriyo What exactly did he say specifically to spread misinformation as 100% fact? I definitely heard his opinion loud and clear, but I could not disagree more with "your approach to evolution is so wrong that it hurts". You are telling him that he is 100% wrong, but I thought he was pretty clear in saying things like "I could be wrong", "in my estimation", "I think evidence points that way", etc. It's okay to have a strong opinion on either side, but he has every right to voice it in a public youtube video, especially when he's using words like "I think" or "in my estimation" :) Curious, do you believe in freedom of speech?
@@jesseleite Well I was referring more when he jokes about we evolving from mice or cats because we have DNA similarities, that is 100% wrong and there can be some people who may think evolution is wrong because some researches said we are similar to cats, and others said we are similar to other animal. The reality is that we are similar in different proportion to every animal, and the pastor didn't get it totally right, and he's joking about it, I'm not saying his believes are wrong, neither I'm saying that he should believe in evolution. I'm just saying that the way he aboards evolution is wrong, because that study showing that we have similarities to cats doesn't say that we evolve from them. And yeah I believe in freedom of speech, I'm using mine right now
Suggestion : puscifer - the humbling river ! Btw great vids guys
Excellent choice! Love that song. And it fits right in along the path we've been going down
Parabol and Parabola...
My favorite song by puscifer
Rev 20:22 imo
It is a beautiful song.
The work Danny did on learning these Tabla drums is outstanding. They are breathtaking!
As some one who literally left Christianity after 20 years because of this band- all I can say is keep listening.
There is more truth in these words than your holy book.
Think for yourself
Question authority
Spiral out, keep going.
Amen!
As someone who went from Athiest to Thiest I disagree. I've learned that a lot of what we believe isn't even true.
Evolution for example has been falsified. Again - Coming from someone who firmly believed in evolution.
That's just one lie. With everything I've realized, I learned there is more to life, and that it is far more reasonable to believe in God.
SgtTeddybear59 You are so full of crap, evolution has been verified by every field of science thousands of times over, you do not go from a full understanding to not believing. You should be ashamed of yourself for being dishonest or uneducated.
is there a difference between left Christianity and literally left Christianity …
@@danellwein8679 evolution doesn't disprove God
Love your show I've followed everything you do I'm a huge tool fan please keep up the good work
Yes!! This was my #1 request. My favorite TOOL song. Thanks guys!
That's the really neat thing about good lyrics, you leave them vague enough that people can interpret a more personal meaning from them. It makes you feel a profound connection to the music that more "on the nose" lyrics lack. "Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability To lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here" is an amazing lyric.
I am just starting to watch.. but YES! TOOL!
Parabola by tool would love to get your outlook on that song
Forrest Murosky agreed.
For me, Rosetta Stone is my curious of their view
They can't handle basic scientific ideas; there's no way such limited people could understand altered mental states and how our biology supports them. Or even why the majority of Tool songs are trance inducing (experienced, not heard).
You should do reactions to the songs Eulogy, Aenema, Sober, 46 and 2... you know what, all of their songs!
I wanna see THAT ONE
Yeah, but can you imagine their reaction to "Stinkfist"?
@@rcomaduran or better yet, Opiate
I think this song is really close to how we all feel and for me it's one of the songs that helped me to not only look at myself but everything in all existence differently from b4 this song to after my knowledge and understanding of this song and I have loved the band ever sence and I appreciate y'all taking this time to help others God bless