TOOL - Pneuma [8-Bit Cover]

[@8BitWaffle]

(Edit: Forty Six & 2 cover now uploaded!) Just noticed that this video has gotten a lot of views lately for some reason, thanks for the support everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve made an 8bit cover, but I might have to make another Tool cover if enough people are interested!

[@jamesowendesign]

Do it! Stinkfist would be my request

[@5terb3n]

I’d love to hear it, I’d suggest either lateralus or the wings of Marie (1-2)

[@sootynukkels8366]

Duuuude, do Czar/Usurper from Mastadon!! That shit would hit so hard.

[@jose280714]

Schism, please. Thank you.

[@andersoj5]

All of the above

[@jollygrapefruit786]

Sounds like a perfect song for an atmospheric dungeon crawler

[@marco_foco]

I was thinking something similar, that it would have worked perfectly on a game like Underwurlde.

[@ProfessorMembrane373]

@@marco_foco Time to make the game: 2-3 years. Time to make the OST for the game: 14 years

[@coasternut3091]

Most tool songs are atmospheric. Lateralus or H. would be great for that kind of thing as well

[@joshoberg65]

Castlevania XX

[@Amoraszune]

I was JUST thinking this while posting another comment about something completely different.

[@DJRushX1]

This isn't music, this is a mathematical equation - Mike Portnoy

[@juliotorres3789]

All music is a mathematical equation... wait until you get to Parabola!

[@virenor]

@@juliotorres3789 That's what Portnoy actually said, learning patterns of Pneuma. So thank you, but I doubt your briefing would be appreciated.

[@cerrajeria9dejulio348]

I suppose it's something he would have said on another occasion with his friends about other songs and his own, Mark Portnoy is great. music is mathematics.

[@LS1Highwind]

6-6-5 - neighbor of the beast 😂🤘

[@UltimateMTB]

He nailed that cover though

[@ryansflyin00]

Mario hops down the last pipe to defeat the final Fibonacci Bowser

[@billtaggart1267]

😅

[@xtop23]

😂

[@erikroberts3545]

😂😂😂

[@damelyngdoh2370]

The golden ratio is in a different castle

[@twanja08]

🤣🤣

[@ineumeyer]

Hands up if when you started this, you thought it was going to be crap, then listened to the end because it's so impressive. 👋🏼

[@YaBoiDaveyG]

Same. Definitely captures the song very well.

[@mrtriforcehero5382]

One of the best 8-Bit songs I have personally ever heard

[@erikroberts3545]

🙋‍♂️🤣

[@BenjaNunezZ]

This isn’t a mathematical equation, this is music - Danny Carey

[@BBD-AITB]

*Mike Portnoy

[@jplowkey-q1f]

@@BBD-AITB he was reversing the comment...

[@jm52SD]

The best Castlevania song you’ve never heard

[@mamneo2]

Incroyable.

[@KrabbyLama]

Pneuma is a complicated song to pull off and you did it justice with this badass cover. Great job!! Maynard would be proud.

[@iantrolington6594]

maynard didn't even write it, what are you talking about?

[@MichaelG485]

@@iantrolington6594 Yeah, Maynard would give a shit about this. I still think it's pretty cool though.

[@iantrolington6594]

@@MichaelG485 Yea it's cool, but then it's sad scrolling down seeing people have imaginary relationships with someone they never met and then feeling the need to tell the world about how their imaginary friend feels about something.... Like why can't we just enjoy things without people needing to express their mental disorders?

[@dingleberryjones09]

@@iantrolington6594okay ian trollington, it’s not that deep dawg. enjoy the intriguing cover and be positive, lift others up not bring them down.

[@basedgaming]

Maynard is not even participating in the instrumentals writing process. He just lays lyrics on a finished instrumental.

[@big_body_bizinga9049]

Tool just posted this, gotta be a crowning achievement in life negl

[@5eba]

where did they post it?

[@JeffGoins88]

Where?

[@8BitWaffle]

Would you mind sharing where you found this? Thanks!

[@big_body_bizinga9049]

@@8BitWafflemy bad it was the account tool nation and I got in confused because it was verified, I’m sorry😭

[@8BitWaffle]

@@big_body_bizinga9049Ohhh haha no worries!

[@bubanga]

Wow, good one! This is the first 8bit song made my eyes wet because there is a sick relationship with me and this song.

[@ChrisBraddock]

So say us all. 😂

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Three years old and KZbin just brought this to me. Commenting so hopefully others get it too. Awesome job!! 🤘

[@ericdelgado5039]

Same, and I’ve been listening to Tool for over 20 years at this point. This is amazing!

[@HollowedStranger]

just popped up for me now, well done

[@kotycassidy6955]

Same here thanks this needs shared

[@4amwaj]

Same!! Also commenting to get this out to the rest of the tool army!

[@DonRobbioXI]

This is Doom 1993 final level worthy…

[@NikhilSharma-Capt]

This is one of the best recommendations youtube has ever given , good job on creating this..

[@budman5297]

made me cry

[@thedeliberatemyth]

Humanity is capable of amazing things and wonderous achievements sometimes. This didn't NEED to exist, but thanks to some truly dedicated person, it DOES... and I think we live in a far better world for it.

[@LibertyPrime0256]

The epitome of the Metroidvanian soundscape.

[@themonsterjack]

DESCENDING 8 BIT WOULD HIT

[@worldofsimulacra]

Damn, nailed the drum fills and everything!! 💯🔥

[@Jack_DP]

i don't think there is any drum fills on the actual song?

[@opticgoku2611]

@@Jack_DPlike 30 seconds in to the song is a few

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@Jack_DP What? Lol, the song is basically to showcase Danny's skills?

[@theonexx762]

I find that having a version like this really helps me outline all the ideas from the original artist and lets me see deeper into their creation process. Sometimes in rock/metal music things get buried beneath the layers and guitar effects. Plus the 8-bit is kinda cheeky and relaxing

[@brandon43575]

Yeah I agree, you get to see the skeleton of the song

[@fp9247]

This would probably make a good ringtone.

[@Bils1280]

I guess the average caller is to impatient for you to appreciate the masterpiece^^

[@Andalf1986]

I'd miss every single call!

[@washitokusei6801]

Who would ever answer a call?

[@paeden5431]

@@washitokusei6801 This is the ring tone for spam calls and unknown numbers.

[@Gurmannen]

I'm rocking out to this way harder than what is appropriate for an 8-bit song

[@Ruan-xh6ns]

And no one has a problem with that 😂

[@scotttackett2617]

This kicks ass

[@victor_.]

Omg, dannys drums is perfect in this

[@rafapocharski149]

Holy algorithm just blessed me with this cover. This is just awesome, well done 👍

[@jasonshinn8379]

Man, this brings be back. Back to the pre-Napster days when I'd be searching for an mp3 for a song and get so excited to finally find it, only for it to be a midi instead of the band. And some of them were *really* well done, as this one is, which I can appreciate now that I can access the actual song on demand. Seriously impressive effort.

[@shaung75]

ahhhh, the good'ol days...

[@sootynukkels8366]

Ah yes, the good days of having to have sony sonic foundry and acid pro to put those midis to good use too!

[@benkyle76]

The Doors - Riders on the Storm midi I heard back then was as good as the real thing

[@outragequitter5027]

Sounds like something from Metroid. I love it 😍

[@udon7784]

Clicked coz I was curious „this can’t be good“ 10 minutes later I’m still here listening to every second of it… amazing

[@Khodeus]

You sir, have all my respect for this piece. This is one of the hardest song ever. Bravo!

[@Tanks.With.Teeth.Malloy]

The fine details are incredible. I mentioned this in your vid on 46&2 but like, the snare clicks at 0:59 are perfect.

[@timothyward6644]

Jesus. 3 yeard old and we are just hearing this????????? Could you imagine this on old school Metroid?

[@jamesgreenwood8652]

Dude. Would be bliss.

[@joshuakirkwood666]

For real. That would be the lulz.

[@ma.sch.5676]

My first thought... Feels like a flashback nearly 30 years ago playing metroid...obviously I am not the only one

[@CharlesMarsh821]

This needs to be in a video game. I can see playing a new NES game with this song.

[@Amamizu82]

This is fantastic! As a Tool fan AND someone that grew up in the 8-bit gaming era, you just hit (at least) half of my heartstrings

[@hippsgary]

2 minutes in and I'm switching it from my phone to the living room TV. I'm in for all 12 minutes.

[@JB-qv9kl]

There is something deeply soul satisfying to this.

[@qqq111444]

Ditto

[@jeffreymanuel6454]

Looks like KZbin algorithm brought a lot of us here recently. I wonder if its due to Drumeo.

[@0z3r0]

Probably

[@Megabomberman87]

Yes for me

[@GamesActually]

Cracking Danny's pattern is a feat by its own right - converting it to 8 bit for us is a huge extra credit. Amazing job - thank you! ❤

[@M3ATM1SSLE17]

I feel like I just played the final level and let the credits roll! EPIC! SO GOOD!

[@Silencerz85]

As someone once said: 'Tool is my religion and this interpretation of the scripture is fine by me.'

[@OfficiallyMaidenless]

The very slight reverb on the drums was such a good decision. It really helps it cut through the mix, which is something a lot of other 8 Bit artists don't take into consideration. One other thing that might help make the mix a little clearer is panning the guitar tracks half left and half right. I notice in some parts it's going out of phase because they're sort of cancelling each other out. It's not a HUGE deal though because that out of phase sound is kinda part of the aesthetic so that's more just personal taste. Great work though!

[@colethewolfboy]

Does tool have a pinball machine yet? I know for sure KISS does and Elvis too.

[@OfficiallyMaidenless]

@@colethewolfboy I really highly doubt they would do that. They seem super particular about what sort of merch they put out.

[@pasty3656]

Amazing stuff, seriously.

[@hightower196X]

Wow! This is brilliant! Very good job! I got goosebumps! ❤️🍻

[@JuanMedina-gf8rm]

I've never been so gratefull with the algorithm of KZbin than in this moment, this is magical and perfect.

[@jaredkennedy6576]

It's interesting to hear such a flowing and rhythmic song in a soundfont that's usually just simple stuff. Absolutely amazing, love it

[@YeetHandle]

My mind can’t comprehend how good this is. Like how is this possible? Well done.

[@qqq111444]

Damn the song is so good that still liked listening to this

[@NeesyPlaysGuitar]

Nice font sound font choices, this is genuinely beautiful! I think Danny and the rest would be stoked to hear this.

[@legoobi-wankenobi3080]

Perfect song to play Metroid to

[@FusionSimulations]

This is absolutely stunning! As someone who grew up on the 8-bit sound, this reminds me of how I felt when I heard the Final Fantasy VI music for the first time - blown away!

[@sergeikorolevGZ]

Imma tell my kids this is the Castlevania OST (amazing work!)

[@kxsteve]

Top shelf Dude.

[@nickjones9867]

No way those are midi drums. They sound so good!

[@jamesnorris4546]

This is awesome🙂

[@anzianofrondoso]

the Legend of Maynard

[@intuitive-intelligence]

Where has this been since my childhood … great work!

[@subermike8295]

This is amazing. This really allows you to hear all the layers on each other more profoundly. It’s so amazing I absolutely love this. Does anyone else agree that when you listen to covers or drum only tracks you hear a totally different song?

[@jacksychov]

Oh, my god! I wonder how much skill it took to make this masterpiece an 8-bit masterpiece!? Brilliant!

[@ronparsons8786]

I didn't know that I needed this but... I needed this

[@jeffsmick2620]

Amazing work. So glad the algorithm seems to be kicking it into people’s feeds (mine, too!). This beautifully captures the song in a unique way. Bravo

[@gguery]

now I want to watch a mix of Danny's drum cam with this as the audio track

[@WhatMeansYeet]

Incredible work. I’m glad the algorithm has finally showed it to all of us. I would love a video on your creation process, synth building etc.

[@patrickmann6116]

Just now getting this recommendation from YT, and damn. Well done! All the volume changing and keeping up with the odd drum timing in the original. This had to be pretty rough in midi lol

[@Thephantomewell]

It's probably because Tool is awesome ! but for real a lot of people are trying drum and instramental challenges with this song particularly in the last couple of years and I for one am all for it cause tool is one of my all time favorite bands and I am pretty sure I will love them till the day I die. also when the verse finally comes in it sounds so much like the old like contra video games it is sooooo coool man keep it up bud please. some suggestions that might sound really cool in 8 bit if you havent done it already that is maybe some apocalyptica or some polyphia would be cool imo

[@superapekid2815]

This is awesome and must have been such a pain in the brain. Great

[@JerryLSmithII]

This is awesome. I want to this to be a soundtrack to one of my childhood games on Atari 2600. Well done, this was quite the undertaking!!!

[@MusicLink458]

Dude, nice job! I do love me some TOOL.

[@66marbor]

This is tripping me out!!! Where am I? Great job, never would I have imagined hearing Tool classic video game music!

[@jinratgeist]

This sounds like a Castlevania tune. Love it!

[@Jakblade]

Starting bobbing my head while reading to this. Haha. This is dope!

[@billlyons7024]

This would work for a Metroid game.

[@bravenkind7843]

Danny keeps such perfect time it’s almost like he is playing this

[@paeden5431]

Machine tempo, Danny tempo, both a bit too perfect; Danny is an insane oddity and we love him for it!

[@rick_fortune]

Listened for a giggle. And actually went, hey this isn't actually half bad and he's gone to a lot of effort to do this. Have a Sub, my man.

[@WickyMA]

This is so on point and awesome 🤘 Also love seeing old and fresh comments! Shows how timeless Tool and this song specifically is and of course this rendition of it. Rock on!

[@kingdingaling9756]

The 8 bit drum fills during the chorus are sick! Nicely done

[@ck9006tt]

This is amazing!!

[@PrizmSeeR]

It has it's own feel. Well done! More TOOL if you so please.

[@jadedombalis5916]

Last boss

[@darkowlmusic]

I’d play this style of music if I worked in a gaming/music store 🤘

[@LionHeart089]

Awesome job man 🤘

[@nestoraguillon2542]

I didn't know I needed this in my life

[@Tomtompro]

holy shit dude you gotta make more this is great

[@Cauthon]

Glad to see you're getting some more recognition! This was great!

[@matthewcobbz84]

Man this would be sick to be in an old NES adventure game

[@lukegee4526]

We making it out of the water level with this one 🔊

[@davidsevier3461]

I want to eat some funky fungus and put this on repeat.

[@adamredden2007]

Shew.....I don't know about that 😅. Had a bad blotter trip as a teenager that consisted of hours of "8 bit" buzzing in my head. Nope

[@LogsMaggot]

From today on I’m going to be referring to cubensis as “funky fungus” and if people don’t get what I’m saying it’s gonna be their problem

[@davidsevier3461]

@@LogsMaggot 🤣🤣🤣

[@kremitw]

What program do you use for this? I’ve been looking to make some more chiptune style stuff like this for a while now and just haven’t found a great program for it yet

[@weirdbeerd3064]

Very well done.

[@khidr2301]

Masterpiece

[@torspomedia5861]

Damn, this is awesome!

[@paincakes7693]

Amazing...

[@onbrokenwingz07]

Great cover and a great song!

[@paulkeenanmusic]

I know! those drums ARE beyond insane. where's the one again?

[@rob.heinlein]

Wow - very well done!

[@thorhorn]

Hehe. So cool. I already see Maynard with sword jumping on the cave

[@aquiatic]

Just wonderful ❤

[@laciep837]

Superb

[@funkflip]

Please make a full tool album (: Thanks for your work.

[@4amwaj]

So good!!!

[@stevedrivingslowly9517]

great job mate, amazing cover

[@zkrisx]

This is awesome!!

[@jasonspeck3889]

How has it taken 3 year for me to hear this cover…