03:58 to the end i'm literally losing my shit. that's some of the best drumming i've ever heard. you can legitimately feel emotion from it. and then guitars are like god damn sugar on top of this are you kidding me god damn life is amazing
@khoafilm both are great bands...I listen to Explosions in the sky too. Both gives me different feeling when listen to them. I like slow build up in Explosions in the Sky music, great for studying. But when I'm working or doing something in front of my computer that need some spirits, I listen to TOE. I love the energy that they bring :)
@racheeep I would agree man. You can interpret the emotions of the music into your own way. Whereas with lyrics its more direct to a certain feeling or agenda. Maybe also because it is just one voice as a pose to two guitars a drum and bass too. It's louder so it stands out more. There are more ideas being thrown into the pot if that makes sense.
I'd agree. In fact, what I love about all these instrumental/Post Rock (I do my hardest to avoid the term) bands is they're are as unique as the people to make it. You can tell the difference between Mogwai and Godspeed!, and GIAA and Fridge. I know few genres where the bands are so different from each other, and I love that. BTW, EITS are incredible musicians and disciplined as well.
@khoafilm so much lol. Don't get me wrong i like EITS aswell but these guys just have so many intricate riffs, and not to mention the drummer is an absolute master at his craft.
I'd never known what the hell does this drummer do to make his snare sound like this. I absolutely love it but I have no clue how he does it. I believe both drumheads in the snare are all tensed up, but other than that, Does anyone know any other thing that he could be doing?
It's probably where on the drum head he's hitting. It sounds like accented hits are closer to the rim, while the unaccented are closer to the center of the head. In combination with a tighter / harder head, it sounds pretty close to a marching band snare mixed with a classic set snare.
Elefantiago S. if you're talking about the ringing resonance he's getting it's called a rim shot. it's hitting the rim and the head at the same time, imagine the stick lying flat across the drum and it is a really nice affect!
+Elefantiago S. It's a metal snare, tightened a lot, and tuned relatively high. There may be some other stuff going on but if you took a metal snare and did that you'd probably be somewhere close to it. Also, like someone else said, he does some to hit his accents toward the outer edge of the head.
@Allytherevepavillion I think it is not so weird, because I am sure that all the good musicians have come across songs that they have written and they have thought 'There are not actually words that can describe the emotions of that song'
Explosions in the sky is simplistic, but the case could be made that its intentional. I've never been one for genres but EITS come closer to post-rock instrumental, while Toe definitely has math-rock aspects. Both are good bands.
@Duchu33 logically, it makes sense. because their fanbase is so limited, and so few outsiders know of them, nearly all of the people watching this video are here because they're fans. so obviously the number of dislikes would be exceedingly low.
@roxyyeticy this is Math-Rock not Post-Rock, dont compare two different genres with eachother. Toe is a math rock band that uses the times and phrases of Math and the chord progressions and harmonies of post rock, more so the progressions of Do Make Say Think than Explosions anyway. Explosions kicks ass in the porst rock world, Toe is a great math band.
![Toe - New Sentimentality EP (2006) [Full Album]](/img/n.gif)
Toe is one of those bands that makes it very clearly that instruments know a language much more passionate than our own
03:58 to the end i'm literally losing my shit. that's some of the best drumming i've ever heard. you can legitimately feel emotion from it. and then guitars are like god damn sugar on top of this are you kidding me god damn life is amazing
beautiful comment
I tell you this band is the MOST UNDERRATED IN THE WORLD, THEIR NAME SHOULD BE KNOWN BY EVERY MUSICIAN
2019. Will always be here till the day I die
same boat. let's sail to the end.
I'm with you
This is just...art...found the band last week and i immediately become a fan.
Long time i didn't hear such a great,deep and emotional band like that.
That's such an awesome way to perform; with the audience circled around you
Is this account still active? If yes, just wanted to ask, how's life after all these years of you commenting on this video
I always come back to this song. Beautiful.
wow that was so graceful. sounded so beautiful im glad i discovered this band
I love the honesty oozing from their music and their performance.
what a performance. i really love the emotions they put in their playing. what a band.
This band was introduced to me by a friend way back 10 years ago. It's still so good to hear this kind of prog-rock genre. Toe is one of the bests.
I wanted so much to be one of the guys that were watching this live... must have a wonderful feeling seeing them so close
2016. still listening to this song while thinking about life
same, but in 2017
Sofia Celis same but in 2018
2020
2021
I saw them in LA 2 weeks ago. They blew me away
The drums are Perfect on beat, every time.
the most amazingest band ever!!! their drummer inspires me to play drums and keep going!!
Wow, that drummer chokes up so far on the sticks! Love this band so much.
TOE + EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY TOUR WOULD BE EPIC. lets make it happen, world!
13年前愛上、13年後依舊沒改變過。
how long would it take to write that freehand ?
omg, I don't even have to listen to the rest of the song.. I fell in love with the beginning.
2021 and still listening to this. :)
soooo much passion. more bands need to take notes from this band.
@khoafilm both are great bands...I listen to Explosions in the sky too. Both gives me different feeling when listen to them. I like slow build up in Explosions in the Sky music, great for studying. But when I'm working or doing something in front of my computer that need some spirits, I listen to TOE. I love the energy that they bring :)
This is awesome, really good flow of the music, awesomeness
feels like heaven
wow.. great song and their drummer is magic and skillful !!!!!!!!!!!!
This drummer is sooo good
simply feeling music at it's best.
Truly amazing
I wish there were bands like this around here.
this explains music well
@racheeep I would agree man. You can interpret the emotions of the music into your own way. Whereas with lyrics its more direct to a certain feeling or agenda. Maybe also because it is just one voice as a pose to two guitars a drum and bass too. It's louder so it stands out more. There are more ideas being thrown into the pot if that makes sense.
so much feeling in this piece. frikkin awesome!!!!! :))
they're music is a real good day starter. I listen to it when i work and draft. :)
my fave. really. it's really awesome.
I'd agree. In fact, what I love about all these instrumental/Post Rock (I do my hardest to avoid the term) bands is they're are as unique as the people to make it. You can tell the difference between Mogwai and Godspeed!, and GIAA and Fridge. I know few genres where the bands are so different from each other, and I love that. BTW, EITS are incredible musicians and disciplined as well.
beautiful.
@DrewForDictator it certainly does build, this song has an incredible dynamic.
2017 subliminal Sundays are not the same without this song. #moreLIFE
love it..you're awesome!
Beautiful Live, Awesome
I love toe, since 2017 to now in 2024 ❤
What a great great band.
a wonderful song!! it let me feel the different music of rock!!
how can i to describe TOE? worlds isn't enough to say...
favourite song
TOE LIVE IN MANILA! I am stoked! March 20th! Let's do this!
amazing.
drummer is insane. insane.
@djmuyrong02 Thank you so much mister, I love this type of music!
Great track - the drumming reminds me slightly of the Team Sleep drummer on the track Your Skull is Red
drums!!!
...this is amazing
A Window pop-up came up and made a bleep while i was transfixed by this music. I have to say, i killed that bastard pop-up.
Isnt it wierd how the most powerful and emotional songs are instrumental?
3:41
AAAUUH!
TOE LIVE IN MANILA ON APRIL 19!!! Bring it!!!
does anyone have any information on what pedals they use to create all the feed backs loops and glitches in their songs?
Yes Toe in Manila! Finallllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :)
shivers
@khoafilm so much lol. Don't get me wrong i like EITS aswell but these guys just have so many intricate riffs, and not to mention the drummer is an absolute master at his craft.
"Impossible" said my last.fm charts. More than 3000 listens in two years, only on the computer.
everybody should be listening to their music.
3:36 AAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!
Similar sound to Do Make Say Think... love it.
Passion!
I'd never known what the hell does this drummer do to make his snare sound like this. I absolutely love it but I have no clue how he does it. I believe both drumheads in the snare are all tensed up, but other than that, Does anyone know any other thing that he could be doing?
It's probably where on the drum head he's hitting. It sounds like accented hits are closer to the rim, while the unaccented are closer to the center of the head. In combination with a tighter / harder head, it sounds pretty close to a marching band snare mixed with a classic set snare.
Elefantiago S. if you're talking about the ringing resonance he's getting it's called a rim shot. it's hitting the rim and the head at the same time, imagine the stick lying flat across the drum and it is a really nice affect!
Elefantiago S. I think he uses an Ludwig acrolite snare. There is also a mute inside the snare.
+Elefantiago S. It's a metal snare, tightened a lot, and tuned relatively high. There may be some other stuff going on but if you took a metal snare and did that you'd probably be somewhere close to it. Also, like someone else said, he does some to hit his accents toward the outer edge of the head.
It's an old Ludwig Acrolite and he's mostly playing rimshots, ya.
3:41 holy shit...so into it!
@Allytherevepavillion I think it is not so weird, because I am sure that all the good musicians have come across songs that they have written and they have thought 'There are not actually words that can describe the emotions of that song'
Explosions in the sky is simplistic, but the case could be made that its intentional. I've never been one for genres but EITS come closer to post-rock instrumental, while Toe definitely has math-rock aspects. Both are good bands.
@xBHDx Toe also reminds me of, "And So I Watch You From Afar - A Little Solidarity Goes A Long Way (Music Video)"
Some numbers though.
now that what i call soothing..
Молодцы, джапанизы!!!! Делают же музыку! Тое - рулят!!!
and link to buy their merchandise (T shirts ) ?!
Amazing band !
Cheerz from India
Best song for bedtime
They need an "I Love This" selection.
their dvd live which is that ^
has the best audio versions
今でも、聞いているぜ！！
Dios tocan tan perfecto,me he enamorado y es la primer vez que los escucho, ¡caray! que gran banda ♥
@japhstar86 You mean Zach Hill? He's probably one of the most influential drummers in recent history, so that doesn't really surprise me.
太好听了。另一个喜欢的PostRock Band 是EF。
Toe in Manila, Philippines two yrs ago?!
yup.. missed it too.
Laking sayang oh.
@Duchu33 logically, it makes sense. because their fanbase is so limited, and so few outsiders know of them, nearly all of the people watching this video are here because they're fans. so obviously the number of dislikes would be exceedingly low.
How did youtube knew I was going to like this!!!!! 8o
where can i get this band the CD? im from singapore..can someone assist me?
These arn't on Itunes does anyone know where i can buy this music? its so amazing
APRIL 19!!! My first paycheck goes to this!!
@MRTEED Cheers Mate! Would you happen to know the series by any chance?
@Aspartamebraintumor No, the title is "Past and language".
This song + rainymood.
Drummer is very talented
chilll out listen to song... rewind about 1 1/2 min in focus on one guitar.... rewind and focus on guitar 2.... rewind and repeat
wearing his own bands t shirt.... not because he's cool like that but because he is most deffinetly cool like that
They remind me The Mercury Program a lot ... the finest Post/Math rock I've ever heard .....
Awesome music!! anyone know if there are similar bands to this?? i'd like if i could listen to this kind of music in Spotify. Thx
@roxyyeticy this is Math-Rock not Post-Rock, dont compare two different genres with eachother. Toe is a math rock band that uses the times and phrases of Math and the chord progressions and harmonies of post rock, more so the progressions of Do Make Say Think than Explosions anyway. Explosions kicks ass in the porst rock world, Toe is a great math band.
Thumbs up if randomly typing toe onto youtube was one of the best things you've ever done.
hey where can i download Toe´s songs? great band, greetings from Peru!
@symanoy seriously? they seem quite a lot different to me :P... yet at the drive in got a very good sound too
oh you toe a musicians band with pop sentiment what? i've said it before incredible.
well said, I agree that EITS probably sounds simplististic intentionaly, and if you listen to other Toe songs they are defenitely more Math-rock