Adam doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but he composes masterful tunes and majestic licks. Zero stage presence, tho. No showmanship whatsoever. His music does the talking. Justin’s bass is just sick, sick, deep catchy licks. And Danny ?? Dear god, thank you for Danny Carey !!
yep pretty much summed it up right there. Also praise their visuals, lasers and the sheer amount of volume that makes your blood boil and heart sync with the rhythm. Anyway, there's also Maynard who takes their drop D riffs and gives them a feeling, a vibe and makes every song have a different story.
I discovered Tool at the very beginning when I saw them live before their first official release. Thats where I got their EP Opiate. The interesting thing is that I went to the show because I heard it was a new band formed by a couple of members of Green Jello(Jelly). Been a fan ever since then and like you, will remain one until my demise.
I've been a drumming fan most of my life, and i can say there is "something different" in Danny Carey's playing, he not only adds rhythm to the songs, you can tell that he's also adding texture and melody to Tool's work. He plays Indian folklore intruments that he has also integrated to Tool songs. He is able to play amazing poly rhythms and not make them sound boring. Something that i have noticed about Tool is that the compose songs in a similar structure as Classical Musicians used to, for example "Pneuma": At the begining of the song they present you the topics that the song is gonna be about in a calm and almost whispered way, they develop the topics and add sounds and loudness in the middle of the song and then they end with the same intention and softness from the beggining. Their music has structure, chaos and order. Their music is alive...
I'm a musician (drummer), and I love Tool. They have a huge following among musicians because they are so incredibly technically proficient and creative in what they do. It is a very complete and defined, unambiguous artistic vision executed with extreme precision and passion.
Saw Tool after Lateralus was released, best overall concert I have ever been to and I've been to a lot of shows. Seriously was amazing. Meshuggah opened for them. Tool was ridiculously good live.
Right, I agree. I used to be a concert junkie in my teen/college years, probably been to over 300 concerts and Tool was the best I ever saw, followed by Radiohead and Pink Floyd in the Horseshoe (Ohio State stadium).
To me, Tool is special not because of the math or the symbolism or the polyrhythm, but because of the vibe that brings all of those elements together. I love prog, I listen to all of it. From early quirky british prog to modern prog metal and everything in between. The fact remains, nothing in the genre sounds like Tool. More importantly, nothing feels like Tool. They manage to hit that spot where it feels just dark enough without being edgy and grandiose enough without feeling overemotional. And more importantly, no matter how long their songs are, they're still songs, not wild self indulgent shred fests that go on and on with no structure.
@@craigmoran893 one song in their most recent album blatantly rips off a King Crimson guitar riff. I was disappointed when I realized that. I don't understand why bands made of very creative & capable musicians feel the need to steal. I also don't understand how they think they won't get caught.
@@craigmoran893 I've never understood the whole "Tool sounds like King Crimson" thing. Sure, they surely have been inspired by certain aspects of Crimson music, mainly some structural elements, and to some degree perhaps certain sounds here and there, but to claim that Tool has ripped off King Crimson is definitely quite a stretch. I like Crimson but for completely different reasons than why I truly love Tool. Crimson often borders on what the previous commentator called "...wild self indulgent shred fests..." and the songs often go on for waaay too long into really weird places, and the structure of the songs kinda' crumbles a bit before they return to what feels like the actual song they began playing. Now, that is Crimson's style and there's a lot of Robert Fripp's strange, "artsy fartsy" personality baked into it and you have to take it as it is, but to say Tool sounds like them or that they have ripped off Crimson is simply not true. Tool's music is a lot more coherent and structuraly stable than Crimson. They have a MUCH darker and heavier approach that has a more metal and electronic vibe while Crimson goes more towards an improv jazz vibe. I thinks this whole thing is because members of Tool have mentioned Crimson as a major inspiration, so now critics latch on to that and blow it out of proportions just because Tool is so unique and can't easily be placed into a box. The whole "they stole their thing from King Crimson" is a bizzarely simplistic attempt to do just that - to put them in a box and call them thieves.
My simple take: very tight rhythm section, unique-yet-minimal melodies, and almost unparalleled dynamic play. No other band I can think of reaches sonic climax in their songs the way Tool does. Compared to other rock bands, they have so much more space in their music. Compared to other prog bands, they get to the fucking point.
My first experience with tool. My 16yr old daughter asked me to take her to see the Fear tour a few years back. I vaguely remember them from the 90’s but never listened to them. So there I was almost 30 years late to the party wondering why a curtain of chains obstructed my view of the band…and where the hell was the singer, and how in the hell do 4 guys sound like they’re playing 4 different songs at the same time and make it work? From the first note I was like “shit, these guys are fucking talented!” Then came the passing of the cd’s from my kid and down the rabbit hole i went.
@@scottricci5063 Well, Slayers music is not very impressive in my opinion. It's immature, simple minded and attention seeking, and over-all their compositions lack any balance and nuance. They really are a one trick pony just like so many metal bands who go for the "evil" and satanic imagery style. So, I'm not too bothered what their fans think about Tool. Tool probably flies over their heads and that's ok.
@@marcuslewitzki4610 touche. Yet I would also iterate that this one-trick pony were the original that spawned all those other bands of their ilk. And, the balance and nuance you allude to, is a matter of the beholder's ear. As far as Tool's concept going over the heads of the Wehrmacht, I think that the intricacies of Slayer's songs and the voracious speed at which they're played, supersedes any conceptual superiority Tooltards think they have in Tool, imho.
@@scottricci5063 Well, Tool makes a completely different type of music than Slayer so comparing the two really makes no sense. However, I think you assign a bit more importance to Slayer than what they deserve. For a band that not only formed the same year but also belonged to the same genre as Metallica their contribution pale in comparison, not only in terms of influence and record sales but in musicality. Also, since Slayer have such an easily replicated concept there have been a whole slew of Slayer copies throughout the years, while Tool hasn't been copied in any obvious way. They have simply too unique of a sound and writes too intricate compositions for that to even work. That's what I mean with Tool flying over the heads of Slayer fans. Don't get me wrong, Slayer certainly have their place among the big 4 in the history of thrash metal but they are merely a footnote compared to Metallica and Metallica have made a bigger contribution to metal as a whole. Where Tool will end up in the history of progressive/alternative metal still remains to be seen, but I believe they will be considered to be one of the absolutely biggest and most influencing prog acts.
@@marcuslewitzki4610 those are all true enough facts, but I was speaking of the fierce loyalty of their fanbase and the sheer number of loyal fans. Tool has atleast one copycat act in Chevelle. Tool's first album is phenomenal and Maynard lyrical contributions are pretty good, although he says they're satirical and tongue-in-cheek. And I agree, the two are of different genres, but I was speaking of Slayer's large fanbase's loyalty.
while at the same time dont sound to technical or constructed at all, they sound organic. Unlike some progressive Bands who really sounds like a technical wank-off, wich is respectable, just not my cup of tea.
They’re a phenomenal rock band, and their songs, while clearly having certain messages, themes, etc. hit a wide range of emotions while leaving enough room for fans to imprint their own interpretations. And they make it sound good. And Lateralus was most certainly their peak.
@@godbluffvdgg I’d say the same about Lateralus. They haven’t put out anything less than great, I just don’t think they ever topped Lateralus. (I will say that Culling Voices is one of the best songs I’ve heard in the past few years).
@@SethHMG Lateralus is a beast, I'll grant that...And I may be overstepping my love for the band by stating F. I is better ...:)...But those opening bell rings of Fear-I and 7empest bass lines and drums, get my old heart racing...Maybe cause I've listened to lateralus at least a thousand times... We'll just agree Tool Rules..:D
Tool is just a hypnotizing band. The way they craft music is just unlike anyone else from which I have experienced. I think it appeals the most to people who are: A) Musicians and are intrigued by their musicianship and ability to create unique sounding music that is very experimental at its core, and/or B) Just enjoy trippy and entrancing music that can have a lot of depth and character. (These are the main things that draw me to their music, maybe others can relate).
I liked the music and the bizzare videos. I saw them live in 95...that event turned me into a lifetime fan. The focus on the music and visuals was a big part of it..as an artist, and weird outsider constantly changing schools back then. We grew together.
They’re just so talented and have very complex rhythms that make their songs not structured like many songs are. Their songs have a beginning, a middle, and and ending like a book. I’m been a fan since Sober....... back in 93’
Lateralus was always the pinnacle for me and I thought that it'd be a steady decline after.. Then Fear Innoculum dropped. Maybe not quite up there with Lateralus - but it's damn close
Well let's see.. spiritual new perspectives,..psychological inner changing , emotional reconstruction , new visions of life, new visions of self, healing, dieing, anger, pretty much everything that has shaped my life ever since the introduction... there is no other... they are everything and nothing at once.. TOOOOOL. thank you again for everything
Tool isnt for the masses. Every song you hear has a direct message that you cant look at directly like a prism of thought. Most intelligent lyrics ive ever heard and im 50 years in the entire rock experience. Love the lyrics
i love 60s & early 70s music, during those eras , there was a great deal of artistic & unique styles that were being made ..and in a very short few yrs ..songs that took you on a trip somewhere. blues ,early funk, psychedelia , Indian ,country ..etc..etc was melted into rock..great era ..it kinda got lost during the disco era ,then the 80s , more commercial ..then Tool came along ,really amazing as i listen to them ..it is like the late 60s in a way..not afraid to be non commercial & a make music for the soul ..long songs ..unique lyrics ..to hell with corporate radio ..now with power chords meets tribal /psychedelia /90s to early 2000s rock ..a true progressive rock band who takes no prisoners & seemingly does it for the love & power of music .
There's a jazz bar in LA called the baked potato. I got to see Danny Carey play the a few times and it's simply amazing and hard to put into words the power he commands behind a set but it's something I'm glad I've gotten to see
I'd recommend starting from the beginning! If you're into heavy music, you should at least be into the first EP or album at most. Granted, it's not for everyone!
I wanna say my own piece on why Tool is my favourite band but it's all been said before. I really cherish this band with all my heart. They literally change my perception in life and I never felt that way in other bands that I've listened and loved. They truly are special and it's a gift that they exist in our lifetime.
I stopped counting how many TOOL shows i saw, blessed to be in Southern Cali in late 90's, saw em in Mexico too. Met em, twice, thanks for posting this, good commentary.
I don't think there is an inherent small group of 'reasons' as to why people like Tool. It's a culmination of everything. Their style, their music, their themes. The fact that they discuss topics that are considered inert. In the same album, Tool managed to talk about individual confrontation (Reflection), talk about the creation of the world and purpose of life and evolution (Lateralus), to basically saying a massive 'fuck you' to systems that try to get people to conform to something (Ticks and Leeches). In the simplest way I can describe, it's a mixture of the unique instrumentals, combined with the 'intellectual' topics sung about in their songs. Personally, Tool got me out of my depression, and for that it will always stay close to my heart.
I totally understand! To you, Tool helped you in that personal journey. To others, they're still just a "hyped" band with a crazy fanbase. I just hope with videos like these, we can clear the fog and everyone can see as well as respect one another's opinions regarding music 😁
I saw a comment about never mentioning Chevelle in a Tool convo. For some reason, Tool and Chevelle are my two favorite bands. Something about them is just so amazing.
Chevelle while a great band they don’t standout as unique. Very much like them thought. I compare Tool to Meshuggah, both are pathfinders who trailblazed in their own unique style that have influenced hundreds if not thousands of other bands. Thomas Haake from Meshuggah is one of the best drummers of all time. I like Danny Carry for the same reason I like Thomas Haake.
They were not on my radar for decades but I REALLY like them. Most who don't seem to prefer the easy, always melodious stuff. The intricacy of what they do is enough to keep me coming back. Music like King Crimson, Dream Theater, etc that makes you put in a little effort, then when you get it, you dig it.
@@JammerDead Lol thank you, and I really appreciate your video! I definitely had a moment where I realized I might be one of "those" Tool fans, and it's cringey but oh well. You just gotta acknowledge those parts of yourself and deal with it. Anyway I was going to say that for me, Tool conjures up a very specific atmosphere with their music, one which manages to be both otherworldly and familiar at the same time. I think someone else in the comments mentioned that they are "architects", and I feel like that's very accurate.
@@mikathorpe2919Well put! I agree, they really conjure something interesting. Don't worry about your position as a Tool fan too, you acknowledged what might be considered "cringey", and that alone is a step forward! Some people don't even recognize it and might be too stubborn to even try. I'm glad you took the time to understand yourself more!
I’m probably one of the few tool fans that could take or leave Maynard. Obviously he fits but let’s be honest, an instrumental album with the three would be absolutely mind blowing. Hell look at the fender ad they did together. It’s an experience
Ive never heard of Tool songs because i mainly listen to thrash and death metal. The most prog music ive ever heard is probably the band DEATH (which not a lot). Im gonna try to listen to Tool. Any recommendations?
@@gregsnider2023 i just listen to the song Lateralus. Pretty good. They manage to balance heaviness and melody, but the vocal sounds a little bit like every 2000 metal/punk band ever.
@@jeppyjep I was talking about the album not just the single track. But if that's what you come away from that track with you're probably not going to get it because that's an extremely shallow analysis of a very complex song
@@gregsnider2023 im listening to the album right now. I like the song. I dont care about the technical aspect of it. If it sounds good, i will listen to it no matter how simple or technical it is, and the song is great. I headbang to the song, which is my indicator of a great metal song. I never view technical aspect as something super important in music. I mean, there are thousands of technical bands yet they dont have something that can grab the ears of the listener. With the song Lateralus, Tool manage to hide the technical aspect with the heavy and catchy riffs and great lyrics. So people who dont care about the "analysis" can enjoy the riffs while the real fans can enjoy the technical parts of it. This is a sign of a great band.
I'm 59 years old and grew up hearing Zeppelin , Black Sabbath , and all the other bands . I loved Pink Floyd but I liked heavy stuff like Accept , Metallica etc. even more . When Tool came along it was like having a mix of the spacey Pink Floyd and then the hardness of a metal band . All I can say is they are musical Geniuses , and nobody compares with their sound , no band makes me feel the vibe they do . The only band on their level of genius is early Metallica .
Prison Sex is one of the very few songs by Tool not in drop D. It's actually a custom tuning but it's a modified drop B tuning. It and Parabola both use a custom tuning. Pretty much every other song is in drop D.
It started with a classic Angst / Rebellion and morphed into an attraction for the creepy // turning into a soft addiction to the deeply ethereal atmosphere that only Tool offers really - if you get that, right there I know you're a fan From Rage Against The Machine ( Maynard was already present ) - to early Korn to Marilyn Manson to Nine Inch Nails to Tool Adam's entire Guitar tone palette - and his soundscapes, use of Feedback and quiet palm muted parts especially on Undertow & Aenima = That's a huge part of Tool's magnetism and mystique. I don't care that he never plays a shredder's typical solo - The way he holds those feedback notes on those two albums, really making the guitar sing... that's how he makes the guitar into this magical / out of this world / fourth dimension instrument All four are masters of their craft really
I live my life in spiritual open mindedness and their music speaks to me in that sense that no other music ever has nor ever will. Finally get to see them live next year in Vegas!!!
they are technically the tightest group of musicians I've ever heard. Each member is so good at what they do...and what brought together the band becomes even better than the sum of its parts. I'm a late-comer to appreciating Tool....but glad I finally did
Tool has such a beautiful and profound questioning nature to their lyrics, it really makes me listen and question. Set to boldly unique rhythms, dark distorted guitar and deep and funky bass, the emergent sound is so interesting and different that I can't help but be washed away on a mental journey. Their early work really appealed to my love of metal, but as they grew and expanded I feel like I evolved with them. All in all I still love their heavier sounds best (46&2, Sober, Jerk Off...) but I also really really love some of their later, more cognitive tracks almost as much (The Pot, Wings for Marie 1&2, Descending).
First time my friend showed me them I thought he was on drugs thinking they were good. I was a music student at the time and figured that since Fear Inoculum had just come out I'd give it a shot and absolutely loved it. Fav band of all time since, saw them in Portland 2020 and am seeing them again in January, even wrote a paper for one of my college classes about them. Love em or hate em they may be the most important band in recent history
The two types of Tool fans: 1) Likes them because it's nice background music to smoke weed/drop acid (or maybe even have sex) to. 2) Spends more time watching UA-cam videos about how the drum patterns are derived from Fibonacci's number sequence (and bragging about how smart you have to be to listen to Tool) than actually listening.
@@JammerDead Yeah, but they're probably leaning more towards one of the two. ;) (I wouldn't consider myself "a fan", but I'd probably be a type 1. After all, those guys know how to turn all that supposed math into actual grooves)
@@Dhakadice I agree but again I'll splice it up into more types simply because I personally am an enigma amongst my peers. I know there are probably people like me out there which is why I will splice up enough types in order to fully accommodate the public as well as myself :P I know its a joke somewhat but still like if we're gonna go into the kinds of Tool fans, I'll make it a video and credit you for the spark haha
@@JammerDead Alright, I gotta admit more than two types WOULD make a better, if not longer, video. "#12 - The chick who bought a t-shirt at a festival because it looked cool without knowing the band. 'I love Tool, I got ALL their shirts!'" ;D
I dated a girl and was so surprised when I heard that her super conservative dad went to see them whenever they came to town. He was a huge music nerd, so it made sense that he would love TOOL… I just would have never guessed a guy like that would be such a fan.
As a fan of Tool myself I will say their music isn't for everyone as any other music out there. I think the one who appreciate them most are us musicians for their technicalities unlike most bands that are very straightforward with 4:4 time signatures. Growing up i listened to them and I didn't appreciate them much as a drummer myself because I was more into the basic metal and punk bands AKA the stuff that I could learn how to play but by my mid 20's that music became too easy for me to play and quite boring and I tried Tool again thanks to my guitarist who recommended that I give them another try and I fell in love with Lateralus and they quickly became one of my favorite bands.
Not true, couldn't care less about their time signatures and many people do as well. Their music just has a specific feeling, vibe, that's what I love personally.
@@drgnslyr221 there's nothing weird about it. If something is a positive influence on someone, we should praise and encourage that. Humanity is a collective tide.
No wonder people claim to have their lives being radically changed by Tool's music and lyrics they ( specially Maynard ) delved into Carl Jung for Aenima - that is some deep heavy stuff ( no light reading ) that I'd pretty much recommend everyone get familiar with - Jung is still largely underrated to this day For me it was getting Undertow and Aenima on cassette around 97 - at the same time Pretty much made for 70% of all I would listen to for the next couple of years
Brother. Thank you. "I still be jammin tho". This and many other observations you made have resonated with me, to the nth degree. Your description of their evolution more than all. I cannot begin to thank you for exhuming what has been within me all along.
I wish people who aren’t fans of tool would stop assuming that tool fans are these like drugged overdosed hippies, yeah it’s an experience AT FIRST but after a bit it’s just relatable music you can listen and I’m mainly talking about their non Spiritual stuff . People think they’re only a spiritual band, no they’re not they talk about other things rather than being on a higher being. Pretty much what I’m trying to say is tool isn’t just spiritual hippie rock and not all tool fans are dickheads.
As someone who started listening to Tool in 2018, and then saw them live in 2019 for my first concert, the first thing that jumped out to me was the drop d tuning, guitar, and bass playing. The first song I found was forty-six & two, then others like Jambi and the Pot. Having a small discography and unique style made them one of the few bands that seemed actually manageable to listen to their full work, and actually enjoy listening to their full albums from start to finish.
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These guys are just massive. Whatever they do they do well or not at all. Paul leaving was unfortunate and he is an awesome bass player. How would you all like to hear that you are the new guy 30 years after joining a band?
LSD. This stuff is like Hendrix only more focused in that space. That's the extra mojo. You either know this, or you don't and think the point is crazy.
Great video! I first heard Tool when I was a little girl, watching that crazy video for "Schism," haha. I was like, "I don't know what's happening, but I like this music!" Like you said, it was an experience! At that point in my life, I hadn't really heard complex music, and even though I couldn't articulate why "Schism" was complicated, I knew it was. I just watched the video of Danny performing "Pneuma" and it was outstanding! SO cool to SEE a great musician play! I think some people (those who like rock and it's sub-genres) might be turned off by Tool's eclectic sound. I'm just now getting into them despite my introduction some 20 years ago, but I'm glad because now I'm an adult and can actually appreciate and understand their music. I've heard tons of other complicated pieces of music by now, and I definitely enjoy it, whether technically/creatively/vocally speaking. When I heard the beginning of "Pneuma," I knew it was Tool because the guitar reminded me of the guitar in "Schism!" They actually have a "sound/style," and, sadly, I feel not a lot of mainstream artists/groups have that today. Most of them all sound the same to me. I appreciate Tool for what they are, I guess is what I'm saying, but I have a lot of varied tastes in music. I mean, I'm sure there are folks who just don't like prog rock or alt rock or rock period, so they probably wouldn't like Tool, y'kno? lol
There's one major reason you forgot to mention, at least for me: the polyrythms. First time I noticed the polyrythms in Third Eye, Lateralus and, especially, that silent bridge-part in Eulogy.... that's when I knew they were unique.
@@JammerDead not really. I mean, obviously, he is the star on these polyrithms, but there's a lot of songs where teh Guitar and bass play in different rythms. For instance, the second verse of Pneuma (the "child, wake up" part), the guitar is in a different beat of the main bass riff. There's a lot of other examples. It's mindblowing. These guys are truly mathematicians. lol.
@@agraciotti Welllll, I generalized the reasons, and the polyrhythm thing is more of a music theory thing rather than why *in general* fans appreciate Tool --- even though you're completely right, and I appreciate the insights on guitar/bass polyrhythms (I oversaw them by mistake). If only you can edit videos like text, am I right? lmao
People's like Tool for the same reason they like weed, it's a gateway band/drug that takes you down a path you might not find otherwise. The people that smoked weed once and never again probably won't enjoy Tool and people that smoked weed and then continued on to try acid or mushrooms probably enjoy/enjoyed Tool and carried on seeking out new and even more challenging music. Don't get me wrong doing drugs and being a fan do not exclusively go hand in hand but I do see Tool as a gateway into something larger if one cares to look for it. The band is just asking the listeners a question they are not offering us the answer.
Ill just say that the fanbase does go too far and we are pretty cringey, but also its kinda like the ideas and executions of thise ideas just set the stage for such an overzealous fanbase. I mean they literally compose math that compliments the philosophies in the lyrics and the song actually sounds amazing instead some over ambitious science experiement that doesnt quite work. Ive learned to be more reserved with my love for tool over the years, and explore other music all the time, but ill always come back to tool. They really did change the way i think, reflect, write, play, and listen to music. Good video dude. But honestly it does just scratch the surface of what makes them so beloved.
They did the same to me! I saw life differently after understanding Tool and how their music altered my perspective on existing, but just because they're still humans like you and I! They just had access to either certain education and/or experiences, along with their creativity that allowed them to create what they did. The video is only scratching the surface on purpose lol, what casual fan wants to see a whole hour about Tool and everything about them? I'd do it, don't get me wrong, but that's A LOTTTT of work I have to set time aside :P
@@JammerDead haha very true. I hope casual fans do take the plunge. Unfortunately you cant really talk about tool in depth without sounding like the stereotypical cringey tool fan, cuz there really is alot to talk about… but id definitely watch it ;)
Adam doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but he composes masterful tunes and majestic licks. Zero stage presence, tho. No showmanship whatsoever. His music does the talking. Justin’s bass is just sick, sick, deep catchy licks. And Danny ?? Dear god, thank you for Danny Carey !!
And Maynard's a (pardon me here) real tool, but damn he can write and spit.
These guys are the dream team, all of them.
yep pretty much summed it up right there. Also praise their visuals, lasers and the sheer amount of volume that makes your blood boil and heart sync with the rhythm. Anyway, there's also Maynard who takes their drop D riffs and gives them a feeling, a vibe and makes every song have a different story.
@@n0tk0sher keep dreaming
When asked why he doesn't move around on stage he replied "I'm too busy counting" can't expect him to run around playing those intricate songs.
Ive listened to tool for 4 years and i will keep listening to tool until i die they are fantastic
I discovered Tool at the very beginning when I saw them live before their first official release. Thats where I got their EP Opiate. The interesting thing is that I went to the show because I heard it was a new band formed by a couple of members of Green Jello(Jelly). Been a fan ever since then and like you, will remain one until my demise.
I've been a drumming fan most of my life, and i can say there is "something different" in Danny Carey's playing, he not only adds rhythm to the songs, you can tell that he's also adding texture and melody to Tool's work. He plays Indian folklore intruments that he has also integrated to Tool songs. He is able to play amazing poly rhythms and not make them sound boring. Something that i have noticed about Tool is that the compose songs in a similar structure as Classical Musicians used to, for example "Pneuma": At the begining of the song they present you the topics that the song is gonna be about in a calm and almost whispered way, they develop the topics and add sounds and loudness in the middle of the song and then they end with the same intention and softness from the beggining. Their music has structure, chaos and order. Their music is alive...
I'm a musician (drummer), and I love Tool. They have a huge following among musicians because they are so incredibly technically proficient and creative in what they do. It is a very complete and defined, unambiguous artistic vision executed with extreme precision and passion.
STFU! Drummers hang around musicians!
Saw Tool after Lateralus was released, best overall concert I have ever been to and I've been to a lot of shows. Seriously was amazing. Meshuggah opened for them. Tool was ridiculously good live.
Right, I agree. I used to be a concert junkie in my teen/college years, probably been to over 300 concerts and Tool was the best I ever saw, followed by Radiohead and Pink Floyd in the Horseshoe (Ohio State stadium).
To me, Tool is special not because of the math or the symbolism or the polyrhythm, but because of the vibe that brings all of those elements together. I love prog, I listen to all of it. From early quirky british prog to modern prog metal and everything in between. The fact remains, nothing in the genre sounds like Tool. More importantly, nothing feels like Tool. They manage to hit that spot where it feels just dark enough without being edgy and grandiose enough without feeling overemotional. And more importantly, no matter how long their songs are, they're still songs, not wild self indulgent shred fests that go on and on with no structure.
They ripped a bunch of their sound elements from King Crimson and get the glory for being unique and groundbreaking.
@@craigmoran893 one song in their most recent album blatantly rips off a King Crimson guitar riff. I was disappointed when I realized that. I don't understand why bands made of very creative & capable musicians feel the need to steal. I also don't understand how they think they won't get caught.
@@craigmoran893 I've never understood the whole "Tool sounds like King Crimson" thing. Sure, they surely have been inspired by certain aspects of Crimson music, mainly some structural elements, and to some degree perhaps certain sounds here and there, but to claim that Tool has ripped off King Crimson is definitely quite a stretch. I like Crimson but for completely different reasons than why I truly love Tool. Crimson often borders on what the previous commentator called "...wild self indulgent shred fests..." and the songs often go on for waaay too long into really weird places, and the structure of the songs kinda' crumbles a bit before they return to what feels like the actual song they began playing. Now, that is Crimson's style and there's a lot of Robert Fripp's strange, "artsy fartsy" personality baked into it and you have to take it as it is, but to say Tool sounds like them or that they have ripped off Crimson is simply not true. Tool's music is a lot more coherent and structuraly stable than Crimson. They have a MUCH darker and heavier approach that has a more metal and electronic vibe while Crimson goes more towards an improv jazz vibe. I thinks this whole thing is because members of Tool have mentioned Crimson as a major inspiration, so now critics latch on to that and blow it out of proportions just because Tool is so unique and can't easily be placed into a box. The whole "they stole their thing from King Crimson" is a bizzarely simplistic attempt to do just that - to put them in a box and call them thieves.
@@marcuslewitzki4610 That sounds like a reaction, from a real fan.
Because they are a unique band that has their own sound and are badass
because there is no other band like them, they are in there own category
My simple take: very tight rhythm section, unique-yet-minimal melodies, and almost unparalleled dynamic play. No other band I can think of reaches sonic climax in their songs the way Tool does. Compared to other rock bands, they have so much more space in their music. Compared to other prog bands, they get to the fucking point.
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Musical climax?!? Yup they’re jerk offs!
My first experience with tool.
My 16yr old daughter asked me to take her to see the Fear tour a few years back. I vaguely remember them from the 90’s but never listened to them. So there I was almost 30 years late to the party wondering why a curtain of chains obstructed my view of the band…and where the hell was the singer, and how in the hell do 4 guys sound like they’re playing 4 different songs at the same time and make it work? From the first note I was like “shit, these guys are fucking talented!” Then came the passing of the cd’s from my kid and down the rabbit hole i went.
usually you hear the reverse so this is pretty cool.
Answer: Tool is simply the best band of all time.
I think the million man Slaytanic Wehrmacht would have something to say about that!🤘👹🤘
@@scottricci5063 Well, Slayers music is not very impressive in my opinion. It's immature, simple minded and attention seeking, and over-all their compositions lack any balance and nuance. They really are a one trick pony just like so many metal bands who go for the "evil" and satanic imagery style. So, I'm not too bothered what their fans think about Tool. Tool probably flies over their heads and that's ok.
@@marcuslewitzki4610 touche. Yet I would also iterate that this one-trick pony were the original that spawned all those other bands of their ilk. And, the balance and nuance you allude to, is a matter of the beholder's ear. As far as Tool's concept going over the heads of the Wehrmacht, I think that the intricacies of Slayer's songs and the voracious speed at which they're played, supersedes any conceptual superiority Tooltards think they have in Tool, imho.
@@scottricci5063 Well, Tool makes a completely different type of music than Slayer so comparing the two really makes no sense. However, I think you assign a bit more importance to Slayer than what they deserve. For a band that not only formed the same year but also belonged to the same genre as Metallica their contribution pale in comparison, not only in terms of influence and record sales but in musicality. Also, since Slayer have such an easily replicated concept there have been a whole slew of Slayer copies throughout the years, while Tool hasn't been copied in any obvious way. They have simply too unique of a sound and writes too intricate compositions for that to even work. That's what I mean with Tool flying over the heads of Slayer fans. Don't get me wrong, Slayer certainly have their place among the big 4 in the history of thrash metal but they are merely a footnote compared to Metallica and Metallica have made a bigger contribution to metal as a whole. Where Tool will end up in the history of progressive/alternative metal still remains to be seen, but I believe they will be considered to be one of the absolutely biggest and most influencing prog acts.
@@marcuslewitzki4610 those are all true enough facts, but I was speaking of the fierce loyalty of their fanbase and the sheer number of loyal fans. Tool has atleast one copycat act in Chevelle. Tool's first album is phenomenal and Maynard lyrical contributions are pretty good, although he says they're satirical and tongue-in-cheek. And I agree, the two are of different genres, but I was speaking of Slayer's large fanbase's loyalty.
Because they're masters of their craft, that's why I like them.
Such a Tool fan comment.
Amen
I love Tool because they are talented, unique and willing to write music that is intriguing and interesting.
while at the same time dont sound to technical or constructed at all, they sound organic. Unlike some progressive Bands who really sounds like a technical wank-off, wich is respectable, just not my cup of tea.
@@TheBlackfall234 ah 👍🏻
They’re a phenomenal rock band, and their songs, while clearly having certain messages, themes, etc. hit a wide range of emotions while leaving enough room for fans to imprint their own interpretations. And they make it sound good.
And Lateralus was most certainly their peak.
Fear Inoculum is just as great as ANYTHING Tool has done...It may be a step up from Lateralus...Listen to Fear; ten times in a row...You'll get it...
@@godbluffvdgg I’d say the same about Lateralus. They haven’t put out anything less than great, I just don’t think they ever topped Lateralus. (I will say that Culling Voices is one of the best songs I’ve heard in the past few years).
@@SethHMG Lateralus is a beast, I'll grant that...And I may be overstepping my love for the band by stating F. I is better ...:)...But those opening bell rings of Fear-I and 7empest bass lines and drums, get my old heart racing...Maybe cause I've listened to lateralus at least a thousand times... We'll just agree Tool Rules..:D
@@godbluffvdgg Man, I get that same feeling hearing the opening notes of each of Disposition-Reflection-Triad. Phenomenal band!
Maynard dancing to Jambi is how I naturally move
The best dance moves, perfect for any social gathering!
Adam Jones is so underrated. He never gets credit for having such a signature sound that's now the iconic Tool sound
Simple. The experience is nothing like other music. It takes us to places that no other band cannot take
I remember my first joint at a concert!
Tool is just a hypnotizing band. The way they craft music is just unlike anyone else from which I have experienced. I think it appeals the most to people who are: A) Musicians and are intrigued by their musicianship and ability to create unique sounding music that is very experimental at its core, and/or B) Just enjoy trippy and entrancing music that can have a lot of depth and character. (These are the main things that draw me to their music, maybe others can relate).
I liked the music and the bizzare videos. I saw them live in 95...that event turned me into a lifetime fan. The focus on the music and visuals was a big part of it..as an artist, and weird outsider constantly changing schools back then. We grew together.
They’re just so talented and have very complex rhythms that make their songs not structured like many songs are. Their songs have a beginning, a middle, and and ending like a book. I’m been a fan since Sober....... back in 93’
OGT for life brother. But back from 92'. From the 1st EP ;)
@@johnryder2878 Did you type this out in between sips of coke? 👀🤣
Lateralus is their peak imo too
My personal favorite but fear inocclum was a close 2nd
Lateralus was always the pinnacle for me and I thought that it'd be a steady decline after.. Then Fear Innoculum dropped. Maybe not quite up there with Lateralus - but it's damn close
Well let's see.. spiritual new perspectives,..psychological inner changing , emotional reconstruction , new visions of life, new visions of self, healing, dieing, anger, pretty much everything that has shaped my life ever since the introduction... there is no other... they are everything and nothing at once.. TOOOOOL. thank you again for everything
Tool is the definition of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. They all just perfectly complement each other and are all equally important.
Knowing that the pieces fit 😁
My favorite band, totally different unique and excellent!!!
They are the band for Musicians, amazing band. Simply the best.🎸🤘😎
Tool isnt for the masses. Every song you hear has a direct message that you cant look at directly like a prism of thought. Most intelligent lyrics ive ever heard and im 50 years in the entire rock experience. Love the lyrics
What message would that be? I’m white and so alone? Definition of irony! Right?
LOL I'm a Tool fan and the lyrics are almost completely meaningless to me. They're a sound that goes with the rest of the band.
i love 60s & early 70s music, during those eras , there was a great deal of artistic & unique styles that were being made ..and in a very short few yrs ..songs that took you on a trip somewhere. blues ,early funk, psychedelia , Indian ,country ..etc..etc was melted into rock..great era ..it kinda got lost during the disco era ,then the 80s , more commercial ..then Tool came along ,really amazing as i listen to them ..it is like the late 60s in a way..not afraid to be non commercial & a make music for the soul ..long songs ..unique lyrics ..to hell with corporate radio ..now with power chords meets tribal /psychedelia /90s to early 2000s rock ..a true progressive rock band who takes no prisoners & seemingly does it for the love & power of music .
There's a jazz bar in LA called the baked potato. I got to see Danny Carey play the a few times and it's simply amazing and hard to put into words the power he commands behind a set but it's something I'm glad I've gotten to see
They are original, they are frighteningly good, they are impossible to pigeonhole and a whole host of other reasons
I've tried to get through a c.d. but I just can't get into it.
I'd recommend starting from the beginning! If you're into heavy music, you should at least be into the first EP or album at most. Granted, it's not for everyone!
I wouldn't try getting through a whole cd off the bat. Just listen to one or two songs in your usual music rotation and you'll get into the sound.
Going to the concert here in Tacoma Washington in January. Second concert
Dallas here at the end of January. It'll be my 4th but it feels like the first time.
@@dougk359 awesome man
Maynard uses all the oxygen in the room, till you figure out how massively talented the band is. Musicians par excellence !!
Tool uses atmosphere as an instrument
Let's also include mayonnaise as an instrument!
I wanna say my own piece on why Tool is my favourite band but it's all been said before. I really cherish this band with all my heart. They literally change my perception in life and I never felt that way in other bands that I've listened and loved. They truly are special and it's a gift that they exist in our lifetime.
man that schism harmony gives me chills down the spine, it's so good
imagine the first time hearing those harmonies? I was YELLING
Who is Tool? ~ Socrates
I'll do you one better - WHY is Tool?
people do not like tool, they experience them.
They are TRULY annnn experience 😆
Why do people like oxygen?
I stopped counting how many TOOL shows i saw, blessed to be in Southern Cali in late 90's, saw em in Mexico too. Met em, twice, thanks for posting this, good commentary.
Lucky you! Haha, thank you!
I saw them in 1998 and then 2017, like a fine wine they got better
Man that was so awesome when you were doing Ticks n Leaches on your legs. I do exactly the same. I was loving that part mate
I don't think there is an inherent small group of 'reasons' as to why people like Tool. It's a culmination of everything. Their style, their music, their themes. The fact that they discuss topics that are considered inert. In the same album, Tool managed to talk about individual confrontation (Reflection), talk about the creation of the world and purpose of life and evolution (Lateralus), to basically saying a massive 'fuck you' to systems that try to get people to conform to something (Ticks and Leeches). In the simplest way I can describe, it's a mixture of the unique instrumentals, combined with the 'intellectual' topics sung about in their songs.
Personally, Tool got me out of my depression, and for that it will always stay close to my heart.
I totally understand! To you, Tool helped you in that personal journey. To others, they're still just a "hyped" band with a crazy fanbase. I just hope with videos like these, we can clear the fog and everyone can see as well as respect one another's opinions regarding music 😁
I saw a comment about never mentioning Chevelle in a Tool convo. For some reason, Tool and Chevelle are my two favorite bands. Something about them is just so amazing.
I believe Tool was one of their big influences, love Chevelle as well!
Chevelle while a great band they don’t standout as unique. Very much like them thought. I compare Tool to Meshuggah, both are pathfinders who trailblazed in their own unique style that have influenced hundreds if not thousands of other bands. Thomas Haake from Meshuggah is one of the best drummers of all time. I like Danny Carry for the same reason I like Thomas Haake.
Why do people like Tool? Cause they're awesome?
They were not on my radar for decades but I REALLY like them. Most who don't seem to prefer the easy, always melodious stuff. The intricacy of what they do is enough to keep me coming back. Music like King Crimson, Dream Theater, etc that makes you put in a little effort, then when you get it, you dig it.
Trying to type up a comment, I come to realize I can't speak on Tool without sounding super prententious so...Imma dip.
No, please do! I'm ALL for listening to opinions! Text for sure is challenging to give opinions across, but it's all just word choice :)
@@JammerDead Lol thank you, and I really appreciate your video! I definitely had a moment where I realized I might be one of "those" Tool fans, and it's cringey but oh well. You just gotta acknowledge those parts of yourself and deal with it. Anyway I was going to say that for me, Tool conjures up a very specific atmosphere with their music, one which manages to be both otherworldly and familiar at the same time. I think someone else in the comments mentioned that they are "architects", and I feel like that's very accurate.
@@mikathorpe2919Well put! I agree, they really conjure something interesting. Don't worry about your position as a Tool fan too, you acknowledged what might be considered "cringey", and that alone is a step forward! Some people don't even recognize it and might be too stubborn to even try. I'm glad you took the time to understand yourself more!
Close your eyes, put on any album, put your headphones in and go on a spiritual journey. There is nothing like it
Didn't Adam Jones also do VXF for SEVERAL box office movies, one being Jurassic Park?
And terminator 2 and one of the later nightmare on elm st movies 🤙🏻
I’m probably one of the few tool fans that could take or leave Maynard. Obviously he fits but let’s be honest, an instrumental album with the three would be absolutely mind blowing. Hell look at the fender ad they did together. It’s an experience
*Gibson
Hey man, great job with the video. Subbed for content like this, fascinating.
Thank you!! I'm currently working on another set of videos with liking/disliking. Next is a popular band that I also highly love!
Ive never heard of Tool songs because i mainly listen to thrash and death metal. The most prog music ive ever heard is probably the band DEATH (which not a lot). Im gonna try to listen to Tool. Any recommendations?
Listen to Lateralus from start to finish its quite the work of art
@@gregsnider2023 i just listen to the song Lateralus. Pretty good. They manage to balance heaviness and melody, but the vocal sounds a little bit like every 2000 metal/punk band ever.
@@jeppyjep I was talking about the album not just the single track. But if that's what you come away from that track with you're probably not going to get it because that's an extremely shallow analysis of a very complex song
@@gregsnider2023 im listening to the album right now. I like the song. I dont care about the technical aspect of it. If it sounds good, i will listen to it no matter how simple or technical it is, and the song is great. I headbang to the song, which is my indicator of a great metal song.
I never view technical aspect as something super important in music. I mean, there are thousands of technical bands yet they dont have something that can grab the ears of the listener. With the song Lateralus, Tool manage to hide the technical aspect with the heavy and catchy riffs and great lyrics. So people who dont care about the "analysis" can enjoy the riffs while the real fans can enjoy the technical parts of it. This is a sign of a great band.
Watch the live video of "Pneuma" with drum cam. It is mesmerising masterclass
For me it’s the fact that Danny is the greatest living drummer.
_Some_ people just need a good Stinkfistin', is all. 😂😂😂😂
Tool is literally a magical tool.
Paul D. is touring with Ministry btw.
Niceeee
My favorite Tool song: Jambi
Reason: Bubidi-bubuh-bubuh
I'm 59 years old and grew up hearing Zeppelin , Black Sabbath , and all the other bands . I loved Pink Floyd but I liked heavy stuff like Accept , Metallica etc. even more . When Tool came along it was like having a mix of the spacey Pink Floyd and then the hardness of a metal band . All I can say is they are musical Geniuses , and nobody compares with their sound , no band makes me feel the vibe they do . The only band on their level of genius is early Metallica .
God I love tool
As said by others, I played the drums a fair bit when I was younger so I always enjoy trying to wrap my head around some of the shit that Carey does!
Prison Sex is one of the very few songs by Tool not in drop D. It's actually a custom tuning but it's a modified drop B tuning. It and Parabola both use a custom tuning. Pretty much every other song is in drop D.
Funny you say that because I'm pretty sure I mentioned that IN the video LMAO
I treat Adam as the bassist, Justin as the drummer, and Danny as the lead.. band-dynamics-wise. Makes more sense to me.
Because Tool, has a lead drummer… not guitarist
All the best bands and musicians understand vocals are percussion... in human form
It started with a classic Angst / Rebellion and morphed into an attraction for the creepy // turning into a soft addiction to the deeply ethereal
atmosphere that only Tool offers really - if you get that, right there I know you're a fan
From Rage Against The Machine ( Maynard was already present ) - to early Korn to Marilyn Manson to Nine Inch Nails to Tool
Adam's entire Guitar tone palette - and his soundscapes, use of Feedback and quiet palm muted parts especially on Undertow & Aenima =
That's a huge part of Tool's magnetism and mystique.
I don't care that he never plays a shredder's typical solo - The way he holds those feedback notes on those two albums, really making the guitar sing... that's how he makes the guitar into this magical / out of this world / fourth dimension instrument
All four are masters of their craft really
Absolutely agree!!
I live my life in spiritual open mindedness and their music speaks to me in that sense that no other music ever has nor ever will. Finally get to see them live next year in Vegas!!!
Seeya there 🤘
this is exactly the kind of bullshit that if someone says, you can almost guarantee that there's not point in believing them...
Just more commercially viable for the truly dim witted!
They make great music.
because it has a funky beat, and I can bug out to it
All of the Tool songs though? LMAOOO Did you watch the whole thing?
they are technically the tightest group of musicians I've ever heard. Each member is so good at what they do...and what brought together the band becomes even better than the sum of its parts. I'm a late-comer to appreciating Tool....but glad I finally did
I concentrate on Adam the most because I'm completely hypnotized by the compression of a Diezel Vh4.
Tool has such a beautiful and profound questioning nature to their lyrics, it really makes me listen and question. Set to boldly unique rhythms, dark distorted guitar and deep and funky bass, the emergent sound is so interesting and different that I can't help but be washed away on a mental journey. Their early work really appealed to my love of metal, but as they grew and expanded I feel like I evolved with them. All in all I still love their heavier sounds best (46&2, Sober, Jerk Off...) but I also really really love some of their later, more cognitive tracks almost as much (The Pot, Wings for Marie 1&2, Descending).
the real question is: what kind of problem has who doesn't like tool?
Exactly
They might not like slow boring music that gets more and more repetitive with each album. That doesn't seem strange to me and I like Tool.
First time my friend showed me them I thought he was on drugs thinking they were good. I was a music student at the time and figured that since Fear Inoculum had just come out I'd give it a shot and absolutely loved it. Fav band of all time since, saw them in Portland 2020 and am seeing them again in January, even wrote a paper for one of my college classes about them. Love em or hate em they may be the most important band in recent history
I like tool because I like to fix things
The two types of Tool fans:
1) Likes them because it's nice background music to smoke weed/drop acid (or maybe even have sex) to.
2) Spends more time watching UA-cam videos about how the drum patterns are derived from Fibonacci's number sequence (and bragging about how smart you have to be to listen to Tool)
than actually listening.
Good start! I think there's more types out there though ;)
@@JammerDead Yeah, but they're probably leaning more towards one of the two. ;)
(I wouldn't consider myself "a fan", but I'd probably be a type 1. After all, those guys know how to turn all that supposed math into actual grooves)
@@Dhakadice I agree but again I'll splice it up into more types simply because I personally am an enigma amongst my peers. I know there are probably people like me out there which is why I will splice up enough types in order to fully accommodate the public as well as myself :P
I know its a joke somewhat but still like if we're gonna go into the kinds of Tool fans, I'll make it a video and credit you for the spark haha
@@JammerDead Alright, I gotta admit more than two types WOULD make a better, if not longer, video.
"#12 - The chick who bought a t-shirt at a festival because it looked cool without knowing the band. 'I love Tool, I got ALL their shirts!'" ;D
@@Dhakadice LMAOO
I dated a girl and was so surprised when I heard that her super conservative dad went to see them whenever they came to town. He was a huge music nerd, so it made sense that he would love TOOL… I just would have never guessed a guy like that would be such a fan.
Music subverts all stereotypes and expectations 😏
Why do people like water and food?
(Public/Critics): Tool just released an album (Fear Inoculum) that sounds like all their other albums!
(Me): Thank God!!!!
Lateralus is definitely Tool's best album
Its up there… but then theres the rest of them to content with!
I feel they have aged well. Will always be relevant
As a fan of Tool myself I will say their music isn't for everyone as any other music out there. I think the one who appreciate them most are us musicians for their technicalities unlike most bands that are very straightforward with 4:4 time signatures. Growing up i listened to them and I didn't appreciate them much as a drummer myself because I was more into the basic metal and punk bands AKA the stuff that I could learn how to play but by my mid 20's that music became too easy for me to play and quite boring and I tried Tool again thanks to my guitarist who recommended that I give them another try and I fell in love with Lateralus and they quickly became one of my favorite bands.
Not true, couldn't care less about their time signatures and many people do as well. Their music just has a specific feeling, vibe, that's what I love personally.
Many people agree that Tool has produced life changing music for them. Some people are dicks about it, some are humble. People are people.
Great comment!
Some people think the backstreet boys changed their life I'm sure. People are truly weird.
@@drgnslyr221 there's nothing weird about it. If something is a positive influence on someone, we should praise and encourage that. Humanity is a collective tide.
@@papabird4425 ouf
@@AnindyaChakraborty-rr8ep ?
No wonder people claim to have their lives being radically changed by Tool's music and lyrics
they ( specially Maynard ) delved into Carl Jung for Aenima - that is some deep heavy stuff ( no light reading )
that I'd pretty much recommend everyone get familiar with - Jung is still largely underrated to this day
For me it was getting Undertow and Aenima on cassette around 97 - at the same time
Pretty much made for 70% of all I would listen to for the next couple of years
Brother. Thank you. "I still be jammin tho". This and many other observations you made have resonated with me, to the nth degree. Your description of their evolution more than all. I cannot begin to thank you for exhuming what has been within me all along.
I feel like I could have done better lol... but I appreciate the kind words!
We like tool because of Danny Carey
I wish people who aren’t fans of tool would stop assuming that tool fans are these like drugged overdosed hippies, yeah it’s an experience AT FIRST but after a bit it’s just relatable music you can listen and I’m mainly talking about their non Spiritual stuff . People think they’re only a spiritual band, no they’re not they talk about other things rather than being on a higher being. Pretty much what I’m trying to say is tool isn’t just spiritual hippie rock and not all tool fans are dickheads.
That's why I made the video!
Maynards lyrical phrasing and Dannys left hand.
As someone who started listening to Tool in 2018, and then saw them live in 2019 for my first concert, the first thing that jumped out to me was the drop d tuning, guitar, and bass playing. The first song I found was forty-six & two, then others like Jambi and the Pot. Having a small discography and unique style made them one of the few bands that seemed actually manageable to listen to their full work, and actually enjoy listening to their full albums from start to finish.
Their songs have some retarded names and worse, they sound just as retarded! I remember my first joint at a concert!
Tool is a band that seems to blend the most over-indulgent aspects of both Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd. I love that about them.
this is a great video man glad i found this. such a small channel keep it up
Thank you so much! Hey, if you love my content, please do check out my favorite creators: Polyphonic, Adam Neely, Rick Beato, 12Tone, Sideways... I credit their work to helping me start these kinds of videos!
Great Video you made here. Love and Peace to all Tool heads!
Thank you
These guys are just massive. Whatever they do they do well or not at all. Paul leaving was unfortunate and he is an awesome bass player. How would you all like to hear that you are the new guy 30 years after joining a band?
LSD. This stuff is like Hendrix only more focused in that space. That's the extra mojo. You either know this, or you don't and think the point is crazy.
Great video! I first heard Tool when I was a little girl, watching that crazy video for "Schism," haha. I was like, "I don't know what's happening, but I like this music!" Like you said, it was an experience! At that point in my life, I hadn't really heard complex music, and even though I couldn't articulate why "Schism" was complicated, I knew it was. I just watched the video of Danny performing "Pneuma" and it was outstanding! SO cool to SEE a great musician play!
I think some people (those who like rock and it's sub-genres) might be turned off by Tool's eclectic sound. I'm just now getting into them despite my introduction some 20 years ago, but I'm glad because now I'm an adult and can actually appreciate and understand their music. I've heard tons of other complicated pieces of music by now, and I definitely enjoy it, whether technically/creatively/vocally speaking. When I heard the beginning of "Pneuma," I knew it was Tool because the guitar reminded me of the guitar in "Schism!" They actually have a "sound/style," and, sadly, I feel not a lot of mainstream artists/groups have that today. Most of them all sound the same to me. I appreciate Tool for what they are, I guess is what I'm saying, but I have a lot of varied tastes in music. I mean, I'm sure there are folks who just don't like prog rock or alt rock or rock period, so they probably wouldn't like Tool, y'kno? lol
There's one major reason you forgot to mention, at least for me: the polyrythms. First time I noticed the polyrythms in Third Eye, Lateralus and, especially, that silent bridge-part in Eulogy.... that's when I knew they were unique.
I mean, that should be generalized under Danny Carey's drum playing, but you're right lol
@@JammerDead not really. I mean, obviously, he is the star on these polyrithms, but there's a lot of songs where teh Guitar and bass play in different rythms. For instance, the second verse of Pneuma (the "child, wake up" part), the guitar is in a different beat of the main bass riff. There's a lot of other examples. It's mindblowing. These guys are truly mathematicians. lol.
@@agraciotti Welllll, I generalized the reasons, and the polyrhythm thing is more of a music theory thing rather than why *in general* fans appreciate Tool --- even though you're completely right, and I appreciate the insights on guitar/bass polyrhythms (I oversaw them by mistake).
If only you can edit videos like text, am I right? lmao
Because their music can change lives
Because they are excellent and innovative musicians
People's like Tool for the same reason they like weed, it's a gateway band/drug that takes you down a path you might not find otherwise. The people that smoked weed once and never again probably won't enjoy Tool and people that smoked weed and then continued on to try acid or mushrooms probably enjoy/enjoyed Tool and carried on seeking out new and even more challenging music. Don't get me wrong doing drugs and being a fan do not exclusively go hand in hand but I do see Tool as a gateway into something larger if one cares to look for it. The band is just asking the listeners a question they are not offering us the answer.
That kinda places both tool and weed in a lower position when they really shouldn't be
@@arsenije_wav8620 perhaps you put them in a far higher position than they should be in or maybe you don't even understand my comment.
Tool... And some other things you mentioned grew with me at the same time 😁
Danny the "Octopus" Carry for the win.
Ill just say that the fanbase does go too far and we are pretty cringey, but also its kinda like the ideas and executions of thise ideas just set the stage for such an overzealous fanbase. I mean they literally compose math that compliments the philosophies in the lyrics and the song actually sounds amazing instead some over ambitious science experiement that doesnt quite work. Ive learned to be more reserved with my love for tool over the years, and explore other music all the time, but ill always come back to tool. They really did change the way i think, reflect, write, play, and listen to music. Good video dude. But honestly it does just scratch the surface of what makes them so beloved.
They did the same to me! I saw life differently after understanding Tool and how their music altered my perspective on existing, but just because they're still humans like you and I! They just had access to either certain education and/or experiences, along with their creativity that allowed them to create what they did. The video is only scratching the surface on purpose lol, what casual fan wants to see a whole hour about Tool and everything about them? I'd do it, don't get me wrong, but that's A LOTTTT of work I have to set time aside :P
@@JammerDead haha very true. I hope casual fans do take the plunge. Unfortunately you cant really talk about tool in depth without sounding like the stereotypical cringey tool fan, cuz there really is alot to talk about… but id definitely watch it ;)
Good point!
The fact that Adam and Danny play distinctly different time signatures, yet somehow they sound in unison.
Bill Hicks is the fucking best.
18:25 is so me during the best parts of Rosetta Stoned