isn't it! I was expecting a "ew yuk" but then I realised this is a professional vocalist/musical analyst who would surely recognise Maynard and the music around him as being incredibly clever and purposeful on all levels :)
you will not upset many Tool fans by going back and listening to parts several times. i would hazard a guess to say that every Tool fan has done that several times. thanks and keep it up!
@@perrocalcinado I had a buddy that didn’t like music. Any of it. He’d put on static on the radio for long trips. But yeah… at least some of us still love and appreciate this ever evolving art.
@@ernestpworrell4439Geez. Hard to imagine becoming friends with someone like that. No humor, no music - either of those equate to nothin goin on there for me. But static for long road trips? That's an actual music hater. Does not compute. 🤖
@@ernestpworrell4439 oookay then. 😂 After I wrote that it occurred to me that maybe this guy had one of those bizarre brain glitch things - I've seen shows that covered exactly this condition. Music was like torture to them - like fingernails on a chalkboard gone quantum or something, but, music did this to them. Still can't wrap my head around that either but I feel sorry for anyone with that affliction. If I had to even be in that car with this guy and that static - one of us was gonna be rolling down the roadside shortly cuz I'd either have jumped or pushed him. Given your summation there, I'm sure he'd have given me plenty of other justifiable cause to go with push. 😂
If you thought that scream was intense , wait till you hear the song the Grudge he belts it out for 27 to 29 seconds . Will amaze you the breath control . Great reaction by the way .
You're worried because your attention is drifting away from the singing. We, on the other hand, enjoy seeing how much fun you have listening. :-) We understand that - we love this masterpiece too!
Well, I'm quite late to the gate here. But today's today so, yeah. Not late to me. :P I'd spin that a bit differently. I get that she's a vocal coach and all that, but I've been sitting here and thinking - geez, she's just kinda spacing out through the music and only comes to attention when Maynard lights it up. And to me, she seems to be missing 90% of what makes the totality sooo powerful for us. I mean, she's SORTA body jamming sometimes, right? When I see her headbanging like Beavis and Butthead THEN I'm gonna know - she is totally getting it now. 😂
The way she say's "I'm going to listen to it again" then gleefully presses the back button like she's just helping herself to another chocolate from the box. Like she is saying "I shouldn't indulge, but i cant help myself." Love it :) Anything Maynard touches from his other bands A Perfect Circle or Puscifer is just absolutely brilliant. You'll need to listen to Culling Voices on their latest album for those vocals. Personally, my favourite vocals from Maynard are on the 'Pushit - Live' track from their Salival album. It's goosebumporama. Link To Pushit Live - ua-cam.com/video/EgDwkSlCwHw/v-deo.html
@@skylerwood373 Please elaborate. “Whilst” is used to describe contrast and “while is used to describe time. Using proper English is something Maynard is a pretty big fan of, so why would that be odd at all? Did your little “gotcha” just nose dive? I agree.
wether you like their music or not, you have to admit on a technical level their music is the musical equivalent of rocket science once you roll vocal, instrumentals and subtle lyrical meanings, soul and feeling, its not just a "song" listen to this or any tool music in a dark room with closed eyes and it will for sure take you on a journey. pure genius
The magic of Tool is that Maynard lays the vocals to the songs after the instrumental portion of the song is already played and that is how the songs are created. It really is two separate pieces like you mentioned. I've been listening to Tool since like 1991 and it has been the musical journey that I appreciate more than any other band I've ever listened to.
This kinda off track but, when I listen to TOOL and hear the beats and different instruments in my mind i see those sounds as various shapes. Not sure if that happens to anyone else but it really only happens with them and few other bands.
@@Highplainsdrifter44it’s called synesthesia. Some people see colour or associate colours or shapes with music of sometimes with faces. It’s a very cool but very odd thing. Don’t do acid or shrooms my dude.
@@adamwest8711 It's only cool WHEN acid or shrooms are driving it, I would think. Real synesthesia can be pretty horrible and even seriously debilitating depending on how it manifests, from what little I've seen about it. Sounds like he's cool with it at least. Tool making me trip - wait, they kinda do that to me already. Just no visuals. 😅
Maynard intentionally does not put himself in front, especially in the mix. Everyone is equally important in Tool. They really are an amazing talent the likes of which we won't see for a long long time.
So true, one of the times I went to see tool in concert he sang the entire concert from backstage behind a screen behind the drums. You had to go all the way to the furthest left side of the stage up in the stands just to get partial view of his back. He never came out on stage once. Great concert.
some of the best music of our lives. Im so happy to be able to sit and finally just listen to them online, im a musician myself and i strive someday to make something as fascinating, as powerful and as long lasting as any of tools songs. Sober, The pot, The grudge, 46 and 2, H. , The patient. I can go on forever.
Out of those last 3 mentioned, you want Schizm. The emotional roller coaster brought on by the vocals is a trip. Do it with your eyes closed and your heart open. You'll never be the same
I love her genuine smile, and the fact that she seems to really be enjoying a band that I love personally. ALSO! How insightful she is! I’m really hoping nobody told her this, but she was able to decipher how intentional TOOL is with ensuring that each instrument is as equally heard, as the vocals are! She is absolutely brilliant! I hope that Maynard has seen her reactions to his art. I know he would appreciate it.
Maynard would be so happy to hear your analysis at the end ... He has said his goal in Tool is for his voice not to stand out but just be one of the instruments in the band
I wish more bands would do this. I suspect a lot of tool’s unique chemistry comes from how much they can all creatively explore the songs instead of just supporting the vocals .
@yewknight I've tried writing and recording music and a lot of the time the vocalist and the vocal tracks take precedent in how the song is received or appreciated. A great vocalist will carry mediocre instrumentalists and great instrumentalists will carry mediocre vocalists, but Tool has both a great vocalist and great instrumentalists which allows Maynard to step back and let the music breathe. I'm a huge Avenged Sevenfold fan and I love the album 'City of Evil' but I still think that M. Shadows sings too much on that album because he might have been trying to show off his new and improved and vocal coach instructed singing voice.
Yes his vocals tend to hang in the middle of the mix but are brought forward for emphasis at times. It's singing for the art without the ego I think. Just great musicianship and artistry
I love this so much! Tool always brings tears to my eyes but add in actually witnessing someone else fall in love with them in front of your eyes is amazing. Listening to a different perspective of the music you've loved for years is like hearing them for the first time all over again.
Same I keep giggling and talking to her through the screen cuz I'm so excited how much her experience hearing them is similar to mine and finding new things she describes 😂 its almost giving me the thrill of hearing them for the first time again.
i don't think she realizes how long it took (in years between albums) to get from Undertow, to Aenima, to Lateralus, and then to 10,000 Days, that's a lot of passing time, growing and changing. of course his vocals have changed from the live "Sober" video she watched previously. What is funny is you can she is in the groove and she is hooked. another TOOL fan has just emerged from the depths of innocence.
"So what you're saying is that this person, a non-Tool obsessed fan, was able to spot the difference in his vocals over a 15 year gap, despite not having the knowledge that there was a 15 year gap between performances, and you're comment is to shame that person? lol, good luck." - Morgan Freeman
no. you are saying it. it appears you interpret incorrectly. i'm glad she is a new TOOL fan. as a new TOOL fan, she simply did not realize that significant time has passed.
I’ve listened to tool for over 25 years. She nailed and verbalized stuff that was insanely insightful. The coolest thing? You can tell she is now 💯 a “fan of tool” 😇
Ladies and gentlemen we have a new Tool fan fan for life. Tool is an absolutely amazing band and there is nothing else like them nor will there ever be. My god I love this song!
Its always a treat to see people turn into Tool fans right in front of you. Truly a great band, dynamic and always changing. Great reaction as always and I can tell you were digging the groove 🙂
What gets me most about Tool is that, yes Maynard's a vocal wizard, but EVERY member is a master at their craft, Danny, Justin, Adam, they're all amazing and they all know how to contribute to each other.
The rythm section in Tool is about the best you’ll ever hear, so it’s only natural that it keeps drawing your attention. The bass in this song is great, but it’s actually the drums that’ll blow your mind once you try to follow what’s going on. Danney Carey is insanely skilled.
The entire 10,000 days album is a masterclass in odd timing that feels perfect for the song its in. It's one of my top 5 for all time records. You wish to listen to Rosetta Stoned, or Vicarious from the same album
Maynard’s vocals on Three Libras (A Perfect Circle) is by far his most impressive work. And the classic music would be appreciated by this vocal coach.
While I also think that Maynard's vocals on three Libras are amazing, I don't think that they're his most impressive. I'd probably say ticks and leeches is...
I, as a female, absolutely love hearing you discover the magic that is Tool's timing, lyrics and flawless performances of brilliance!!! If you get the chance..see them live! I finally went for my 46th birthday in 2016. And? KEEP listening, discovering and being captured under their spells!!
A studio version! Yay for that decision! Bands spend days, weeks, months getting the song "just right" for a reason. I think that is the best introduction to a song. Perhaps not the best for vocal analysis, but better for the appreciation of the song.
I love that Tool took a very simplistic phrase "The pot calling the kettle black" and actually explains the phrase in a kick a$$ song...simple concept done exquisitely in a complex song.
The time sequence of each instrument is just going to turn you upside down. They’re all beyond genius. It’s even more fun to listen to each one all by itself including Maynard’s vocals, then go back and listen to them all together again. Mind blowing!!
Watching her experience the magic of Tool takes me back to the 90s. I love that she appreciates the complexity and yet how approachable their music is.
Maynard can go from PRIMAL SCREAM to ANGELIC. Maynard is also the lead singer of A PERFECT CIRCLE and PUSCIFER. Check out APC's song THE DAMNED or Puscifer's HUMBLING RIVER to hear Maynard's range. 🤞✌️
@@davekreul5969 I love Puscifer because the songs are amazing. Incredible narrative stories. Amazing musicianship. And my lovely lady’s got the thiccness, can I get a witness? Heeeellll yeahhhhhh.
Just found your videos 25 min ago with your “Sober” video. Went straight to this one after and it’s so great to see Tool being “analyzed” in this way. The music is hard obviously, so it’s RARELY considered “Beautiful” - thanks for discussing their talents in such an unconventional way. Love it.
I've heard this song hundreds of times. I've heard it so many times that it became auditory wall paper to me. You have completely renewed this song for me. There are parts of this song I never internalized before. New intricacies I never noticed. What an absolute treat to find your channel. Thank you!
This is why we love to watch these videos. This is the closest we can ever get to feeling like we're hearing the song for the first time. And it shines a light on new aspects and perspectives of the song we never thought of before coming from a trained person, as a layman I can only enjoy and understand so much so it's super exciting to have people break down the track and gain a deeper understanding of it 🙏🏻
You nailed it. That's why Maynard never takes centre stage but instead takes to 'lurking', around the edges of lights or Backlit. Pretty damned accurate of you to pick this up on the second song and probably earned you a lot of respect from many a die hard fan, myself included. I will definitely pop back to see your future reviews, would love to hear your thoughts on Lateralus. Cheers, Lee.
I love listening to Tool for specific "moments" in songs. One my absolute favorites is about 1 minute in to "Parabola". It's gorgeous. I love Tool so much!
It is so fun to watch a vocal teacher fall in love with Menard like we all have! they are complex pieces. This whole album is polyrhythmic you need to listen to the whole 10,000 days. Everybody in the band is doing something different.🙏🏽 I grew up, singing in rock bands, and I’m somewhat of a singer myself. I need to take professional vocal lessons to take it to the next level but it’s guys like this taught me how to say through practice.
Great reaction. One of the things I love about not only you, but many of the vocal coaches that do reactions like this is that your love for music in general is palpable. If it's any consolation, the first time `I` heard this, I barely realized there even WAS vocals! I was so transfixed by not only the bass line, but the drums. The vocal melody came through, but not much else. It wasn't until I heard it a couple of times that I really started paying attention to his vocals and the lyrical content for that matter. He has such an incredibly unique style of singing, so it was fun to see you break it down.
A small detail I appreciate: starting just after 13:26, Maynard's transition to more of a legato style as the guitars slow down for just a brief moment is aural ecstasy.
I think they are maybe slightly more than average complex in their genre, but what they do better than literally any band is weave complexity and simplicity and uncertainty and closure in such a perfect way. I think it takes a lot of skill to be technically complex, like dream theatre and rush and them, but to be able to do that and have it sound so effortlessly beautiful and still artistic is what only gods can do. And they are as close to gods as human can get
Wings For Marie & Reflection are absolute MUSTS! Seeing your reactions to his breathy emotional bits tells me you need to hear them both. The epitome of “Emotional Maynard”. They will damn near bring you to tears.
I am in agreement with so many other commenters that I’m enjoying watching you fall in love with songs I’ve loved for years and years. So cool, just shows how powerful music is.
Saw them in ‘97 at the Kingswood. Definitely the most powerful band I’ve ever seen live. The bass was borderline assaulting. Absolutely amazing performance.
I’m 42 and have seen hundreds of shows of all genres throughout my life. Tool’s live performance is arguably the most powerful band that is still alive and kicking today. I’ve seen them 43 times (not a typo) and Maynard’s voice and energy is 2nd to none. Do yourself a favor and go witness it before they quit touring. 🍻
Listening to you and watching you listen to this is really something else. I’m crying. You somehow add something important to the listening experience. Like giving us, musically illiterate folk, the words and understanding of why it’s been moving us for 2 decades. ❤
it's so fun to watch someone listen to tool for the first time. The eyes of confusion, the smiles of surprise and of "is this really happening?" are so great to see lol You can take your time as well. We know tool songs are complex and have a lot to unpack. Don't worry about being "only halfway through the song", we don't mind. It this was 45 minutes I'd watch it just the same. I'd suggest on the next tool song you listen, listen it for the first time from beginning to end, just to have a feel for it. Then you go back at it stopping whenever you feel necessary. You'll have a better notion of the nuances of the song and of how it began and how it ended, what impressed you, and you'll also notice a lot of things you didn't the first time. I'm not saying it's bad going like you did, just making a suggestion :)
The reaction was great. Tool is literally one of the best bands of all time. They simply have the most overqualified musicians and the math they have to do while playing is just insane. Being a drummer for over 20 years now I just always can come back to tool, and appreciate the 100% FLAWLESS drumming. But as the song kicks off I am reminded of the BASS, And those VOCALS! they are just not meant to be on this world. BOW TO TOOL.
Thanks for the reaction! Maynard sings in two other bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, both of which have music videos of them performing if not live performances on UA-cam. My favorite is "Gravity", but "Judith" has a performance video even though it's the studio.
I enjoy hearing your input on these bands. It seems that you understand that music is so much more than entertainment, especially when watching someone that is purposely projecting the feelings from their soul to the audience and into the Air. And that is so amazing
This is one of my favorite Tool songs. I have heard it hundreds of times, but watching you listen to it made me listen again with fresh ears and I got a whole new appreciation for what musical geniuses these guys are. Thank you for giving this genre a passionate listen.
Half an hour ago I didn't know I needed to watch and listen to you discover every Tool song but it turns out I do. Love the analysis and the way it brings my attention to different aspects, equally love when you mention something I've thought too. Smiling all the way through these videos, it's so enjoyable listening with you!
Had to scroll way too long to find someone suggesting "H." It was my first introduction to Tool and still one of my favorite songs from them, even though I know the backstory
When you do Pushit, I highly recommend the live version off of the Salival album. It's one of the better examples of Maynard's range. It might be my favorite Tool song for that reason.
As much as you are fascinated by the timing, song-structure, and musical complexity shown in this song makes me think you would enjoy listening too and reacting to "Lateralus". The lyrics and syllables are written to a mathematical formula known as the Fibonacci sequence (both ascending and decending). Plus the song itself is amazing. I think you'd find it an interesting.
@@grazo16I had never heard the song "reflections" before until my first dmt trip, and I knew I was listening to tool but for months I couldn't figure out what song it was(it was a friend's music on their phone) and because of my "message" in the trip my friend swore up & down it was schism because it was all about communication but I was like no no no I know it wasn't schism. Then one day I'm just chilling listening to their discography and I hear it for the first time sober and VWHHAAAUUUUMMMNNNN Instant flash back. Knew right away it was the song. But I couldn't even focus on the lyrics until probably weeks to months later I realized how poetic and beautiful it really is. Just thought I'd share that with a fellow "reflections" fan :)
Tool absolutely is complex and Maynard has a standard and keeps to it throughout his songs he puts his all into his music. I know someone is a cool ass person when I find out they listen to Tool cause you have to really be open to it in order to enjoy it the ways it’s meant to be enjoyed
I really appreciate your time to break down the song. Not just the vocals but the whole thing entirely. It's a refreshing change to see someone take time to think about what they're hearing.
She got the magic of Danny right around that 16:33 mark. Outstanding breakdown of the pure magnificence that is “Tool”. This band never ceases to amaze.
Accurate! It's my understanding the band builds the music and then Maynard creates the lyrics on top of a finished product, hence the layered finish you hear. It's brilliant! Watching a reaction video to their music almost makes me want to cry because every song is so emotional. As I get older, it gets less emotional and these videos tend to reinvigorate that feeling. I am more of a stoic and serious type personality and Maynards voice speaks for me in ways that I cannot. Its Angelic. He and the band encapsulate all of my emotions hidden away inside. They have a way of finding them.
The growling sound in the middle is actually a bass solo of sorts. Justin (bassist) uses distortion and a whammy pedal to get the effect. Source: I play bass in a Tool tribute. Also, thank you for specifically mentioning the bass line at the intro, we bassist need all the support we can get!
THE GRUDGE is definitely a song that you need to give a listen to. He lets out a 26 ish second scream that is amazing. I do love your reaction videos 😁
Maynard's vocals have always been extraordinary. So many different textures and rich characterization. Danny Carey (drummer) is a surgeon who has broken every single time signature rule and somehow combined sacred geometry and music at the same time.
Thank You!! For appreciating Maynard's voice as well as the powerful music. I've followed Tool for almost 30 years. Missed 2 concerts. I love Your channel!
Great reaction. Thanks for doing another TOOL song. Nice to see you appreciate them so much!! I read that this song was their take on when the Regan administration enacted the 3 strike rule back in the 80’s. Basically giving minority peoples life sentences for misdemeanour crimes because it was their third conviction. The kangaroo court, and piss all over my black kettle lines are them saying FU!! The judges, and prosecutors just spent all week giving black and hispanic men 15-30 yr prison sentences for possessing personal use amounts of illegal drugs…..but they spend their weekends doing blow, and smoking weed….but thats ok, because they’re educated, mostly white, and get to make up the rules. Brilliant song. Can’t wait to see more!!! I recommended Alice In Chains unplugged when I commented on your Sober reaction. I hope you give them a look soon as well 🙂. Take care.
It was interesting watching you recognize the voice in the mix not stand out front. Most Tool songs feature this method. Anyone who’s watched a Tool concert in last 20 or so years can tell you Maynard stands in the back next to the drums in the shadows and delivers epic performances. Along with the rest of the guys. Pretty equal footing usually.
I love the little snarls you do during their funky transitions…you should look into wings for Marie part 2 (10,000 days). I would definitely suggest reading the lyrics as you listen, very powerful!!!
Please, go back ! We’ve all been through this, and mark my words, we appreciate it more than anything else to see something getting aboard the tool ship !! Your reactions used to be ours back when we first listened to it, and I love it ;)
The best meditation journey session you will ever have is to lay in a quiet room with your eyes closed, mind clear and taking in Tool will ALL your focus! Nothing like it!
Watching a knowledgeable person fall in love with Tool, is one of the most satisfying things on earth.
isn't it! I was expecting a "ew yuk" but then I realised this is a professional vocalist/musical analyst who would surely recognise Maynard and the music around him as being incredibly clever and purposeful on all levels :)
About 7 min when she starts bobbing you see it in her eyes...instant tool hook
Yes. So how I I felt when she heard Disturbed - sound of silence for first time. I'm like , Dang. That girl is IN love. sooo sweet! : )
That is good stuff. Appreciation for Maynard coupled with what is happening musically with the band. Welcome to Tool.
What should she listen to next?
you will not upset many Tool fans by going back and listening to parts several times. i would hazard a guess to say that every Tool fan has done that several times. thanks and keep it up!
Spot on 😂
Came here to say this and it’s already the top comment 😂
Guilty!!
we're with you every step of the way! and every step back, and back again ^_^
Right? I kept thinking "you're re-listening? Hell, I don't care, I do the same thing 20 times!"
"I wanna hear it again."
Words which everyone that has enjoyed Tool's music have spoken at least once before.
Usually that statement is preceded by, "Holy shit!" :)
Fact!
Real
I’m getting so much enjoyment out of someone experiencing it for the first time. Wish I could do that again!
On repeat 10x over, right?
I love that you make the same "Stank face" i make when I'm lost in Maynard's voice. it is bliss.
Stank face is the highest regard for a musician for sure haha
Yup, came here to say that.
The Billy Idol lip curl is awesome!
This is like showing a friend your favorite music but they love it and want to talk about it.
kinda miss so much that kind of interactions, nowdays i feel like nobody wants to listen to actual music and they just use it as a background noise
@@perrocalcinado I had a buddy that didn’t like music. Any of it. He’d put on static on the radio for long trips. But yeah… at least some of us still love and appreciate this ever evolving art.
@@ernestpworrell4439Geez. Hard to imagine becoming friends with someone like that. No humor, no music - either of those equate to nothin goin on there for me. But static for long road trips? That's an actual music hater. Does not compute. 🤖
@@hunglikeahamster3248 I’d like to emphasize the “had” a buddy part. Dude was a total nut job. The static shit was the tip of the iceberg.
@@ernestpworrell4439 oookay then. 😂
After I wrote that it occurred to me that maybe this guy had one of those bizarre brain glitch things - I've seen shows that covered exactly this condition. Music was like torture to them - like fingernails on a chalkboard gone quantum or something, but, music did this to them. Still can't wrap my head around that either but I feel sorry for anyone with that affliction.
If I had to even be in that car with this guy and that static - one of us was gonna be rolling down the roadside shortly cuz I'd either have jumped or pushed him. Given your summation there, I'm sure he'd have given me plenty of other justifiable cause to go with push. 😂
If you thought that scream was intense , wait till you hear the song the Grudge he belts it out for 27 to 29 seconds . Will amaze you the breath control . Great reaction by the way .
Totally agree. Please do a "The Grudge" reaction
Most definitely, the Grudge would be a fantastic next step.
It's about 25 seconds. Still absolutely epic.
Spoilers….. jeez
@@PongGodyeah never tell by timed it but your right it's truly epic
Maynard is a ship sailing in the middle of a storm. So much going on around him but still steadily marches thru the song. Amazing band.
i think of him more like the lighthouse. all the chaos around him but his voice keeps you on track
Great explenation ❤
A poetic description, describes very well I've evet heard now for Maynard's vocals. Pew man, great words.
what a great description!
yeeezus i wasn't ready for that comment!@@TSTD_Punisher
You're worried because your attention is drifting away from the singing. We, on the other hand, enjoy seeing how much fun you have listening. :-) We understand that - we love this masterpiece too!
Maynard lowers his vocals in the mix so the other instruments flow with him and not under him. Everything they do is very intentional.
Such a masterpiece
Someone’s third eye was awakened
Don't tell her what I enjoy
Well, I'm quite late to the gate here. But today's today so, yeah. Not late to me. :P
I'd spin that a bit differently. I get that she's a vocal coach and all that, but I've been sitting here and thinking - geez, she's just kinda spacing out through the music and only comes to attention when Maynard lights it up. And to me, she seems to be missing 90% of what makes the totality sooo powerful for us. I mean, she's SORTA body jamming sometimes, right? When I see her headbanging like Beavis and Butthead THEN I'm gonna know - she is totally getting it now. 😂
The funky vibes on this song are amazing. For me, Justin's bass lines in this song are just perfection.
The way she say's "I'm going to listen to it again" then gleefully presses the back button like she's just helping herself to another chocolate from the box. Like she is saying "I shouldn't indulge, but i cant help myself." Love it :) Anything Maynard touches from his other bands A Perfect Circle or Puscifer is just absolutely brilliant.
You'll need to listen to Culling Voices on their latest album for those vocals. Personally, my favourite vocals from Maynard are on the 'Pushit - Live' track from their Salival album. It's goosebumporama.
Link To Pushit Live -
ua-cam.com/video/EgDwkSlCwHw/v-deo.html
Might be my favourite track of all time
This is the first time anyone has ever said the word “golly” whilst listening to Tool 😂
Just found your channel and I love that you’re reviewing Tool.
😂😂 my thought too.
About as odd as someone using the word whilst.. just saying
Thought the same!!! ❤
Golly is a english word of surprise .
@@skylerwood373 Please elaborate. “Whilst” is used to describe contrast and “while is used to describe time. Using proper English is something Maynard is a pretty big fan of, so why would that be odd at all? Did your little “gotcha” just nose dive? I agree.
Her little snarl and facial features are amazing 😂 I wish I could experience tool for the first time again
You absolutely MUST hear him do Orestes live with A Perfect Circle. His vocals are breathtaking.
In Tool he actually holds back a bit. He doesn't want to over power the instruments, specifically the drums.
APC he lets loose a little more
I hope she does it!
Or 3 Libras. Two beautiful, haunting songs and vocal performances from Maynard.
My favorite
@@rafanj824that whole album is perfection
wether you like their music or not, you have to admit on a technical level their music is the musical equivalent of rocket science once you roll vocal, instrumentals and subtle lyrical meanings, soul and feeling, its not just a "song" listen to this or any tool music in a dark room with closed eyes and it will for sure take you on a journey. pure genius
💯
You have no idea how rewarding it is to hear you react to The Pot!
came here for this comment
The magic of Tool is that Maynard lays the vocals to the songs after the instrumental portion of the song is already played and that is how the songs are created. It really is two separate pieces like you mentioned. I've been listening to Tool since like 1991 and it has been the musical journey that I appreciate more than any other band I've ever listened to.
Amen!! ❤
This kinda off track but, when I listen to TOOL and hear the beats and different instruments in my mind i see those sounds as various shapes. Not sure if that happens to anyone else but it really only happens with them and few other bands.
@@Highplainsdrifter44 shut up bro
@@Highplainsdrifter44it’s called synesthesia. Some people see colour or associate colours or shapes with music of sometimes with faces. It’s a very cool but very odd thing. Don’t do acid or shrooms my dude.
@@adamwest8711 It's only cool WHEN acid or shrooms are driving it, I would think. Real synesthesia can be pretty horrible and even seriously debilitating depending on how it manifests, from what little I've seen about it. Sounds like he's cool with it at least. Tool making me trip - wait, they kinda do that to me already. Just no visuals. 😅
Maynard intentionally does not put himself in front, especially in the mix. Everyone is equally important in Tool. They really are an amazing talent the likes of which we won't see for a long long time.
I always love the drums and bass in Tool
I urge you to go listen to the song Castaway Angels by Leprous. Brings me to tears every single time.
So true, one of the times I went to see tool in concert he sang the entire concert from backstage behind a screen behind the drums. You had to go all the way to the furthest left side of the stage up in the stands just to get partial view of his back. He never came out on stage once. Great concert.
some of the best music of our lives. Im so happy to be able to sit and finally just listen to them online, im a musician myself and i strive someday to make something as fascinating, as powerful and as long lasting as any of tools songs. Sober, The pot, The grudge, 46 and 2, H. , The patient. I can go on forever.
Yes. He doesn’t want people to focus on anything other then the art. He’s a music genius
Out of those last 3 mentioned, you want Schizm. The emotional roller coaster brought on by the vocals is a trip. Do it with your eyes closed and your heart open. You'll never be the same
Wings for Marie gets me in a state, man. It's like looking at a man's soul laid bare.
Schism is my fav
I love her genuine smile, and the fact that she seems to really be enjoying a band that I love personally.
ALSO! How insightful she is! I’m really hoping nobody told her this, but she was able to decipher how intentional TOOL is with ensuring that each instrument is as equally heard, as the vocals are! She is absolutely brilliant! I hope that Maynard has seen her reactions to his art. I know he would appreciate it.
Tool will never have "normal timing"
Never and Forever
Super accurate lol
Maynard would be so happy to hear your analysis at the end ... He has said his goal in Tool is for his voice not to stand out but just be one of the instruments in the band
I wish more bands would do this. I suspect a lot of tool’s unique chemistry comes from how much they can all creatively explore the songs instead of just supporting the vocals .
I would say he has succeeded. His vocals meld perfectly with the other instruments. It's all just perfect to me.
@yewknight I've tried writing and recording music and a lot of the time the vocalist and the vocal tracks take precedent in how the song is received or appreciated. A great vocalist will carry mediocre instrumentalists and great instrumentalists will carry mediocre vocalists, but Tool has both a great vocalist and great instrumentalists which allows Maynard to step back and let the music breathe. I'm a huge Avenged Sevenfold fan and I love the album 'City of Evil' but I still think that M. Shadows sings too much on that album because he might have been trying to show off his new and improved and vocal coach instructed singing voice.
Yes his vocals tend to hang in the middle of the mix but are brought forward for emphasis at times. It's singing for the art without the ego I think. Just great musicianship and artistry
Heavier metal groups do that a lot too
I love this so much! Tool always brings tears to my eyes but add in actually witnessing someone else fall in love with them in front of your eyes is amazing. Listening to a different perspective of the music you've loved for years is like hearing them for the first time all over again.
truth
Nailed it.
Exactly 💯
COMMON, COMMON, EXACTLY......... forget about it! 💙💚✌️🦬
I didn’t know I could get so much joy from watching someone listen to a song. My soul feels nourished
I’m cheesing from ear to ear watching you experience this and no Tool fan minds you playing it over and over. Promise!! Never gets old.
hahaha exactly my thoughts!
The only band I have listened to over and over for about 30 years now without getting sick of it
i came here to say play it again and again!!!!
Same I keep giggling and talking to her through the screen cuz I'm so excited how much her experience hearing them is similar to mine and finding new things she describes 😂 its almost giving me the thrill of hearing them for the first time again.
Hands down my all time favorite band since 4years of age. Thanks dad💪🤘
i don't think she realizes how long it took (in years between albums) to get from Undertow, to Aenima, to Lateralus, and then to 10,000 Days, that's a lot of passing time, growing and changing. of course his vocals have changed from the live "Sober" video she watched previously. What is funny is you can she is in the groove and she is hooked. another TOOL fan has just emerged from the depths of innocence.
"So what you're saying is that this person, a non-Tool obsessed fan, was able to spot the difference in his vocals over a 15 year gap, despite not having the knowledge that there was a 15 year gap between performances, and you're comment is to shame that person? lol, good luck." - Morgan Freeman
no. that is not what i'm saying. it appears it is what you are saying, i'm saying.
@@joe9378 No, what you are saying is condescending to the poster, we are not saying the same thing.
no. you are saying it. it appears you interpret incorrectly. i'm glad she is a new TOOL fan. as a new TOOL fan, she simply did not realize that significant time has passed.
What a great line! "Another TOOL fan has just emerged from the depths of innocence…" Beautiful!
I’ve listened to tool for over 25 years. She nailed and verbalized stuff that was insanely insightful. The coolest thing? You can tell she is now 💯 a “fan of tool” 😇
Ladies and gentlemen we have a new Tool fan fan for life. Tool is an absolutely amazing band and there is nothing else like them nor will there ever be. My god I love this song!
They’re the Rush of heavy metal. Talent that goes way beyond the best.
@@eccehomer8182they're kinda like hard rock Pink Rush Floyd
Its always a treat to see people turn into Tool fans right in front of you. Truly a great band, dynamic and always changing. Great reaction as always and I can tell you were digging the groove 🙂
What gets me most about Tool is that, yes Maynard's a vocal wizard, but EVERY member is a master at their craft, Danny, Justin, Adam, they're all amazing and they all know how to contribute to each other.
Wow. Who knew seeing a beautiful stranger fall in love with Tool would bring me some tears of joy. Thank you.
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The rythm section in Tool is about the best you’ll ever hear, so it’s only natural that it keeps drawing your attention. The bass in this song is great, but it’s actually the drums that’ll blow your mind once you try to follow what’s going on. Danney Carey is insanely skilled.
This! 👏🏻
Agree
Danny one of the best ever imo. Adam very underrated. He’s so good he’s spooky.
Yep, literal drum god!
He basically drums a fibonacci sequence in a lot of their songs. Amazing and very creative approach.
The entire 10,000 days album is a masterclass in odd timing that feels perfect for the song its in. It's one of my top 5 for all time records. You wish to listen to Rosetta Stoned, or Vicarious from the same album
I totally agree! Every single song is a work of art. I particularly love Wings for Marie (1 & 2).
Vicarious is a jam
Maynard’s vocals on Three Libras (A Perfect Circle) is by far his most impressive work. And the classic music would be appreciated by this vocal coach.
Yes! Beautiful song that truly touches my soul.
While I also think that Maynard's vocals on three Libras are amazing, I don't think that they're his most impressive. I'd probably say ticks and leeches is...
This is Forsure needed to be looked at!
Libras is one of his best vocals ever! You feel the emotion he brings!
The hollow is a personal fav
I’ve never in my life found myself listening to a vocal couch talk about music and yet here I am transfixed. Maynard, you’ve done it again.
He uses his vocals in a precise way that creates instramentalization that isn't just runs, it's a crescendo and a full dynamic. A lot of motion.
I, as a female, absolutely love hearing you discover the magic that is Tool's timing, lyrics and flawless performances of brilliance!!! If you get the chance..see them live! I finally went for my 46th birthday in 2016. And? KEEP listening, discovering and being captured under their spells!!
What does being a woman, or man for that matter, have to do with enjoyment of music?
I, as a man, am grateful for Tool's female fans. I married one.😁
A studio version! Yay for that decision! Bands spend days, weeks, months getting the song "just right" for a reason. I think that is the best introduction to a song. Perhaps not the best for vocal analysis, but better for the appreciation of the song.
or 13 years ;)
Yea it took 13 years for them to release Fear inoculum
Live versions are great if you are there but most leave you wanting a better capture. Cheers
I love that Tool took a very simplistic phrase "The pot calling the kettle black" and actually explains the phrase in a kick a$$ song...simple concept done exquisitely in a complex song.
The time sequence of each instrument is just going to turn you upside down. They’re all beyond genius. It’s even more fun to listen to each one all by itself including Maynard’s vocals, then go back and listen to them all together again. Mind blowing!!
Watching her experience the magic of Tool takes me back to the 90s. I love that she appreciates the complexity and yet how approachable their music is.
Maynard can go from PRIMAL SCREAM to ANGELIC.
Maynard is also the lead singer of A PERFECT CIRCLE and PUSCIFER.
Check out APC's song THE DAMNED or Puscifer's HUMBLING RIVER to hear Maynard's range. 🤞✌️
Waiting for her to listen to some peak Puscifer, haha.
Puscifer is hauntingly beautiful. They give me goosebumps.
@@davekreul5969 I love Puscifer because the songs are amazing. Incredible narrative stories. Amazing musicianship.
And my lovely lady’s got the thiccness, can I get a witness? Heeeellll yeahhhhhh.
my personal favorite APC is probably mer de noms. the whole album is just perfection. orestes is probably the peak. so good
100% accurate and how I’ve described his voice so many times. Chills all the time, no matter how many times I’ve heard it.
Just found your videos 25 min ago with your “Sober” video. Went straight to this one after and it’s so great to see Tool being “analyzed” in this way. The music is hard obviously, so it’s RARELY considered “Beautiful” - thanks for discussing their talents in such an unconventional way. Love it.
Same here!
Me too and I’m equally grateful to see them dissected in this manor.
Samme also! I however would advocate for the beautiful thing. I hear you though. Thats the beauty in it! Haha.
I wish I could show this to everyone in my life who disregarded tool simply because of the genre :/
This is SO cool, watching a brand new listener to Tool and being as amazed as we are by this band. Your channel is awesome! Keep it up😊👍
I would like to see you analyze the vocals of Sven Frederick of Solar Fake. He will take you to another level. I recommend the song, "Just Leave It."
I thought after Zep and floyd there was nothing more on offer, but Tool proved me wrong forever, and I was glad to be proved wrong 😊😊😊😊
I love that you love them. A technically superior band like this deserves the expert scrutiny and recognition. Awsome channel too
I've heard this song hundreds of times. I've heard it so many times that it became auditory wall paper to me. You have completely renewed this song for me. There are parts of this song I never internalized before. New intricacies I never noticed. What an absolute treat to find your channel. Thank you!
This is why we love to watch these videos. This is the closest we can ever get to feeling like we're hearing the song for the first time. And it shines a light on new aspects and perspectives of the song we never thought of before coming from a trained person, as a layman I can only enjoy and understand so much so it's super exciting to have people break down the track and gain a deeper understanding of it 🙏🏻
You nailed it. That's why Maynard never takes centre stage but instead takes to 'lurking', around the edges of lights or Backlit. Pretty damned accurate of you to pick this up on the second song and probably earned you a lot of respect from many a die hard fan, myself included. I will definitely pop back to see your future reviews, would love to hear your thoughts on Lateralus. Cheers, Lee.
Yes saw them live and Maynard was in the back and off center.
Awesome! you had the BASS stankface😂My Favorite Reaction thus far🤟
If you don't make a bass stank face when The Pot plays, what are you even doing with your life? 🤘😂
not gonna lie, I'd love to see your reaction to MANY more Tool songs
Cool seeing someone enjoying the Soulful Eternal Goosebumps🥂🎉
Keep On Spiriling Out Sister🤘
I love how she started off trying to comment on Maynard, then Tool happened. Pretty sure a new fan was born today 🤘❤🤘
Bass coming in on 2nd verse is epic. You learn something new every listen and ive heard this song 1000 times lol.
Missed opportunity to say 10000 times but who am I to wave my finger.
I love listening to Tool for specific "moments" in songs. One my absolute favorites is about 1 minute in to "Parabola". It's gorgeous. I love Tool so much!
Im watching and weeping with joy. Tool makes up a large part of my daily playlist. I can't get enough of the vocal transmission he is capable of.
It is so fun to watch a vocal teacher fall in love with Menard like we all have! they are complex pieces. This whole album is polyrhythmic you need to listen to the whole 10,000 days. Everybody in the band is doing something different.🙏🏽
I grew up, singing in rock bands, and I’m somewhat of a singer myself. I need to take professional vocal lessons to take it to the next level but it’s guys like this taught me how to say through practice.
Great reaction. One of the things I love about not only you, but many of the vocal coaches that do reactions like this is that your love for music in general is palpable. If it's any consolation, the first time `I` heard this, I barely realized there even WAS vocals! I was so transfixed by not only the bass line, but the drums. The vocal melody came through, but not much else. It wasn't until I heard it a couple of times that I really started paying attention to his vocals and the lyrical content for that matter. He has such an incredibly unique style of singing, so it was fun to see you break it down.
This is by far one of the best songs ever. Musically and vocally it's a masterpiece.
Maynard's best vocals are on Lateralis. Need more songs from that album.
I’ve heard this a million times and still can’t articulate so well as you how well Maynard sings and the band plays. It just does.
A small detail I appreciate: starting just after 13:26, Maynard's transition to more of a legato style as the guitars slow down for just a brief moment is aural ecstasy.
They are one of the most technically complex bands even in their own genre.
Woven together like a beautiful tapestry .....
I think they are maybe slightly more than average complex in their genre, but what they do better than literally any band is weave complexity and simplicity and uncertainty and closure in such a perfect way. I think it takes a lot of skill to be technically complex, like dream theatre and rush and them, but to be able to do that and have it sound so effortlessly beautiful and still artistic is what only gods can do. And they are as close to gods as human can get
Wings For Marie & Reflection are absolute MUSTS! Seeing your reactions to his breathy emotional bits tells me you need to hear them both. The epitome of “Emotional Maynard”. They will damn near bring you to tears.
Audio only is the right choice for Tool reactions. Great reaction! Love your concise observations!
Counterpoint, watching MJK sing is amazing.
I am in agreement with so many other commenters that I’m enjoying watching you fall in love with songs I’ve loved for years and years. So cool, just shows how powerful music is.
Saw them in ‘97 at the Kingswood. Definitely the most powerful band I’ve ever seen live. The bass was borderline assaulting. Absolutely amazing performance.
Watching someone discover one of your favourite bands is such a rare joy, and when it’s someone w your knowledge and comprehension is so beautiful! 🤘
I’m 42 and have seen hundreds of shows of all genres throughout my life. Tool’s live performance is arguably the most powerful band that is still alive and kicking today. I’ve seen them 43 times (not a typo) and Maynard’s voice and energy is 2nd to none. Do yourself a favor and go witness it before they quit touring. 🍻
Dude you are in fact a legend.
WoW 😯 ive seen them 2-3 times and yes - incredible . 43 times is impressive . I’m also 42 😂
Listening to you and watching you listen to this is really something else. I’m crying. You somehow add something important to the listening experience. Like giving us, musically illiterate folk, the words and understanding of why it’s been moving us for 2 decades. ❤
it's so fun to watch someone listen to tool for the first time. The eyes of confusion, the smiles of surprise and of "is this really happening?" are so great to see lol
You can take your time as well. We know tool songs are complex and have a lot to unpack. Don't worry about being "only halfway through the song", we don't mind. It this was 45 minutes I'd watch it just the same.
I'd suggest on the next tool song you listen, listen it for the first time from beginning to end, just to have a feel for it. Then you go back at it stopping whenever you feel necessary. You'll have a better notion of the nuances of the song and of how it began and how it ended, what impressed you, and you'll also notice a lot of things you didn't the first time. I'm not saying it's bad going like you did, just making a suggestion :)
The reaction was great. Tool is literally one of the best bands of all time. They simply have the most overqualified musicians and the math they have to do while playing is just insane. Being a drummer for over 20 years now I just always can come back to tool, and appreciate the 100% FLAWLESS drumming. But as the song kicks off I am reminded of the BASS, And those VOCALS! they are just not meant to be on this world. BOW TO TOOL.
Absolutely mindblowing; in essence these guys are a jam band, but they make their final product sound so perfectly intentional. GENIUS.
Thanks for the reaction! Maynard sings in two other bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, both of which have music videos of them performing if not live performances on UA-cam. My favorite is "Gravity", but "Judith" has a performance video even though it's the studio.
The live version of Momma Sed is one of my faves. Truly stellar performance!
@@brydiebray5017’ve shared it with a lot of friends. Good shit must be shared! #TOOLLEGACY
Tool is a band of 4 virtuosos. The instrumentals parts are often just as interesting and moving as Maynard's vocals and lyrics.
Yeah as good a singer as Maynard is I cannot get into his other bands the way I love Tool. This is it.
I enjoy hearing your input on these bands. It seems that you understand that music is so much more than entertainment, especially when watching someone that is purposely projecting the feelings from their soul to the audience and into the Air. And that is so amazing
This song changed my whole perspective on rock music as a kid. Really changed my life
This is one of my favorite Tool songs. I have heard it hundreds of times, but watching you listen to it made me listen again with fresh ears and I got a whole new appreciation for what musical geniuses these guys are. Thank you for giving this genre a passionate listen.
Give perfect circle a listen! Another great display of maynard's range!
Maynard on the david letterman show is damn impressive, as well
Half an hour ago I didn't know I needed to watch and listen to you discover every Tool song but it turns out I do. Love the analysis and the way it brings my attention to different aspects, equally love when you mention something I've thought too. Smiling all the way through these videos, it's so enjoyable listening with you!
This is one of the best reaction videos I've seen in awhile. Tool is amazing in every way, extremely talented behind every instrument and mic.
His voice in this song literally sends tingles across my entire body. I've listened to it on repeat before for HOURS... favorite tool song of all time
“Right in Two”, “H”, “Flood”, and everything else they’ve ever done. It’s all excellent.
Right in Two is such an epic song, she definitely needs to review that one!
Heck yeah "Flood"! A little more out of the limelight but a fantastic track, one of my favorites! Can't get enough of that drumming 🙌🤘😝
Had to scroll way too long to find someone suggesting "H." It was my first introduction to Tool and still one of my favorite songs from them, even though I know the backstory
When you do Pushit, I highly recommend the live version off of the Salival album. It's one of the better examples of Maynard's range. It might be my favorite Tool song for that reason.
Yes and yes. In my top 5 along with Crawl and Jambi.
Or when he chokes the guy out on stage while still singing 😂
The live version of Pushit has been my all time favorite song since the moment i first heard it 🤘✨
My thoughts exactly! That live version of Pushit is AMAZING!
As much as you are fascinated by the timing, song-structure, and musical complexity shown in this song makes me think you would enjoy listening too and reacting to "Lateralus". The lyrics and syllables are written to a mathematical formula known as the Fibonacci sequence (both ascending and decending). Plus the song itself is amazing. I think you'd find it an interesting.
I definitely agree. You need to listen to Lateralus. Studio sober, 46 and 2, The Flood. The grudge. God there are so many that will blow your mind.
“Reflection” a real sleeper and some of his best ever work
@@grazo16I had never heard the song "reflections" before until my first dmt trip, and I knew I was listening to tool but for months I couldn't figure out what song it was(it was a friend's music on their phone) and because of my "message" in the trip my friend swore up & down it was schism because it was all about communication but I was like no no no I know it wasn't schism. Then one day I'm just chilling listening to their discography and I hear it for the first time sober and VWHHAAAUUUUMMMNNNN Instant flash back. Knew right away it was the song. But I couldn't even focus on the lyrics until probably weeks to months later I realized how poetic and beautiful it really is. Just thought I'd share that with a fellow "reflections" fan :)
Tool absolutely is complex and Maynard has a standard and keeps to it throughout his songs he puts his all into his music. I know someone is a cool ass person when I find out they listen to Tool cause you have to really be open to it in order to enjoy it the ways it’s meant to be enjoyed
The joy of watching her love it too. Amazing
I really appreciate your time to break down the song. Not just the vocals but the whole thing entirely. It's a refreshing change to see someone take time to think about what they're hearing.
She got the magic of Danny right around that 16:33 mark. Outstanding breakdown of the pure magnificence that is “Tool”. This band never ceases to amaze.
You can even see her facial expresion changin has the drums lurk in haha
Hahahahha...yes!!!..."surprise at every corner" ❤
Ive always been a tool fan but watching you pick out the details and show appreciation for them has made me fall in love with the band all over again.
Accurate! It's my understanding the band builds the music and then Maynard creates the lyrics on top of a finished product, hence the layered finish you hear. It's brilliant! Watching a reaction video to their music almost makes me want to cry because every song is so emotional. As I get older, it gets less emotional and these videos tend to reinvigorate that feeling. I am more of a stoic and serious type personality and Maynards voice speaks for me in ways that I cannot. Its Angelic. He and the band encapsulate all of my emotions hidden away inside. They have a way of finding them.
Truth ❤
The growling sound in the middle is actually a bass solo of sorts. Justin (bassist) uses distortion and a whammy pedal to get the effect. Source: I play bass in a Tool tribute. Also, thank you for specifically mentioning the bass line at the intro, we bassist need all the support we can get!
THE GRUDGE is definitely a song that you need to give a listen to. He lets out a 26 ish second scream that is amazing. I do love your reaction videos 😁
Tool has been fortunate to have awesome bassists. D'Amour and Chancellor are amazing.
Maynard's vocals have always been extraordinary. So many different textures and rich characterization. Danny Carey (drummer) is a surgeon who has broken every single time signature rule and somehow combined sacred geometry and music at the same time.
Tool is the only band I've ever played so I could listen while focused on the drum.
Carey weaves the 13 dimensional space that the rest of the band operates within. His technical execution is superhuman
Tool seems to hit very differently than anyone else. They are a special and unique band and artists, for sure!
Thank You!! For appreciating Maynard's voice as well as the powerful music. I've followed Tool for almost 30 years. Missed 2 concerts. I love Your channel!
Great reaction. Thanks for doing another TOOL song. Nice to see you appreciate them so much!!
I read that this song was their take on when the Regan administration enacted the 3 strike rule back in the 80’s. Basically giving minority peoples life sentences for misdemeanour crimes because it was their third conviction. The kangaroo court, and piss all over my black kettle lines are them saying FU!! The judges, and prosecutors just spent all week giving black and hispanic men 15-30 yr prison sentences for possessing personal use amounts of illegal drugs…..but they spend their weekends doing blow, and smoking weed….but thats ok, because they’re educated, mostly white, and get to make up the rules. Brilliant song. Can’t wait to see more!!! I recommended Alice In Chains unplugged when I commented on your Sober reaction. I hope you give them a look soon as well 🙂. Take care.
Three strikes was in 1994 under Bill Clinton. Not Reagan.
It was interesting watching you recognize the voice in the mix not stand out front.
Most Tool songs feature this method.
Anyone who’s watched a Tool concert in last 20 or so years can tell you Maynard stands in the back next to the drums in the shadows and delivers epic performances. Along with the rest of the guys.
Pretty equal footing usually.
I love the little snarls you do during their funky transitions…you should look into wings for Marie part 2 (10,000 days). I would definitely suggest reading the lyrics as you listen, very powerful!!!
….grunge face 😂
Wings for Marie pt2 brings tears to my eyes on almost every listen.
Please, go back ! We’ve all been through this, and mark my words, we appreciate it more than anything else to see something getting aboard the tool ship !! Your reactions used to be ours back when we first listened to it, and I love it ;)
The best meditation journey session you will ever have is to lay in a quiet room with your eyes closed, mind clear and taking in Tool will ALL your focus! Nothing like it!