A Perfect Circle - By and Down

[@Supertoxie1]

This is the best version of this song on YT. None of the other videos sound like this. This is an all time classic. The most underrated classic.

[@WillHerndon]

this was an earlier version, maybe not a demo but it was released in some way (i cant remember where or how) but then on the album it was a different version.... i prefer this version as well, mainly because of the cymbals at around 4 minutes, they give that part such a cool vibe. when i heard the album version i was confused and annoyed that they changed that part. they mustve thought it was "over playing" or drawing attention away from the vocal or something, but i think it really added to that part and gave it such a cool atmosphere. im rambling now. have a good day!

[@nicholewithanH8]

@@WillHerndonI totally agree.. and it was released on the original album but they took it away and then released the updated unauthenticated version lol I love this one!!!

[@Puzzl3man]

My guy loves compression

[@WillHerndon]

@@Puzzl3man lol yeah, im sure a good quality version of this is available somewhere online but im too lazy to look for it

[@lightningplumber]

Takes me back to 2014 . Miss you papi joe

[@Mordrieal]

Yep, definitely my favorite song by APC now. Maynard never fails to amaze me. He's a genius.

[@emilesteyn9660]

Mr. Keenan.. Your voice is ever-perfect.

[@martinrogers8465]

Every time I listen to A Perfect Circle or Tool I get emotional. Even when I think I won't I do. Thank you guys for creating beautiful music and memories for me.

[@stephaniejean2840]

No matter what, I just can't can't get enough of Maynard. Whether I'm listening to Tool, A Perfect Circle or Pussifer. I feel like Maynard is a genius. Pure genius! Love this song💜

[@ryanspears1986]

Stephanie Jean Maynard's vocals are amazing, of course, but Billy Howardel is the real genius behind APC.

[@maddyboombaddybaddy6532]

its spelled puscifer

[@kylehamilton9466]

Pure fucking genius he is. :)

[@MrZZsharka]

ryanspears1986 Maynard is one of the best male vocalists and lyricists of all time and the way he used to move on stage in Tool is different on stage to what came before him. He’s harder to replace than any other member of the bands he is in. I don’t think there has ever been a better male vocalist in Rock than Maynard and he’s possibly the greatest known lyricist of all time hence the depth etc.

[@DFCZE]

I agree and Ashes diVIDE shows for it.

[@NoChairs4]

Stone and echo live at red rocks is one the best live recorded shows ever recorded in the history of recordings. The vibe they set live is unreal. This is how music is supposed to be. Full of emotion and passion.

[@DehumanizedSoul]

i played this song over and over for about 3 hours straight...i listened to it for the first time about 3 hours ago.

[@mizzRUSSIANroulette]

I can relate!!

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

Wow I'm right behind ya but on board 💯%

[@billymarsh1792]

I know bad ass song

[@carlosramirezfabian1256]

Moving in and out of the shadows Its no easier mission Holding onto how I picture you Showing only bits and pieces Till the tide betrays you and your empty allocution Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of humility Searching your eyes for the saint is an act of futility Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of it searching your eyes for humility searching your eyes for a hint or a trace I'm still searching searching Showing all the missing pieces Till the light betrays you and your empty allocution Saw the Piper by and down the river Caught his crippled alchemy From pounding waves of adoration Pied Piper float on down the river Bloated carcass crippled me The weight of adoration Moving in and out of the shadows Its no easy mission Holding on to how I picture you.

[@demonhawk420]

Wow.. This is an incredible soul melter. Simply astounding. I crave MORE!!!

[@mikeg3644]

I had to listen to this a few times, Once wasn't enough for me. APC is one of my favorite bands and always will be along with tool. Maynards lyrics are so wild.

[@therion7776]

I love this slow tempo, higher pitched vocals and more interesting drum beat more than the new version.

[@MrLandslide84]

Ditto, new version feels sold out.

[@user-pb3cf5ws8f]

New album needed one drummer and someone like freese to play naturally. Greyson nekrutman on Billy's solo stuff would have been a good choice

[@residentkrockhead]

The drums are the real difference maker that makes this the definitive version to me. That and the higher last note that Maynard holds out…matters more to the experience of the song than you might think.

[@stephaniebristol3837]

I've lucky enough to see APC quite a few times. Once met Maynard Keenan in a casino very nice man. He was there the show and playing at a table right before. My husband met a famous wrestler at a Cure concert at Shoreline in CA. He instantly knew who he was.

[@theresaneuberger8310]

First time I heard it Maynard's voice actually brought a tear to my eye...this is is the one that moved me

[@ruthless-1801]

Claps Hands. Listened to this when it was released. Continues to pop up in my inner radio from time to time.

[@zippehzuppah9046]

So much better then the remastered version. I'm sorry to say but I can feel the proper emotion in this song.

[@billymarsh1792]

Agreed

[@Rmayhem209]

Yes!!!

[@ryangreenwoodmusic]

Objectively better than the album version.

[@ryangreenwoodmusic]

Vocal production on the album version was a huge disappointment. Harden the edges of a beautifully smooth object.

[@alegus22]

Profundo... te transporta desde la intro hasta el final... magnifica, una de mis favoritas, espero que regresen con mas hits.

[@shawnsmith9708]

I could listen to this daily on repeat.

[@LastRonin47]

Definitely captures the spirit of Thirteenth Step. Pure uncut awesomeness once again! MJK and the Crew once again magic up some amazing work!

[@johnshymanski5639]

Cripplingly beautiful! Maynard and Apc always find a way exposing and elevating our dirty bits as well as our fragility. There's something about their music that just chills my blood and I crave it like heroine.

[@jasonbrown1760]

Very well put. I ask did you intend on spelling heroine like in a story? Either way, very beautifully put. It's nice to see someone carrying and thinking about what they are saying to people. Think before speaking. Well done.

[@thesnatch22]

APC has always been the absolute best blend of perfection in instrumental play and genius lyrics. Life changing music, never seen in the metal or other stages. Listening to this makes sense of still playing albums from 10 or so years ago. Every note, every pitch pulls you closer to being...

[@duffyharris9556]

Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of humility, searching your eyes for the Saint is an act of futility. 💗

[@pksell3172]

I can't help but listen to this almost daily. I desperately need more APC and TOOL.

[@alexismcgregor5513]

Same here. I can't wait til I get the Lateralus eye tattooed on me

[@pksell3172]

Funny you should say that. I'm getting a cover-up done on my left arm, which will be part of a sleeve that mostly consists of TOOL artwork. Just working on finding the right tattoo artist to do it.

[@alexismcgregor5513]

Be careful who you let do it cause my sister got the A Perfect Circle symbol on her ankle and the guy really fucked it up. The guy who's gonna be doing the Lateralus eye for me is really awesome at tattooing so i trust him and he's tattooed a lot of my friends so I don't really have to worry there.

[@CoreSon]

***** So she should fit in to what you consider "original"? It's only ruined if what is put there isn't meaningful. What does ruin your image is judgment, though....so I'd say, with your judging, you are ruined.

[@CoreSon]

***** So...someone made clones of you, and now they surround you?

[@stewartknoll2338]

Maynard is an incredibly gifted genius. Fact He does alot of things with his life and not always public. The fact that hes gifting us with another album in 2018 is gracious as is. Hes sharing his mind with all of us. That isnt something you can rush. His music from any band is incredibly valuable to me and id rather wait if it means he comes out with awe inspiring things like this. Unlike many bands and musicians, he keeps coming out with music that is on par or better than his previous releases. Thats a rarity in and of itself. This man is an unspoken inspiration and has touched my life in so many ways and i will always be greatful and thankful for all of the hardwork that he, and all of his bandmates puts into their music. Im extremely eager to enjoy his new release. I really enjoy his intelligence in all aspects. A true inspiration to the open minded and anyone else who cares to listen.

[@metalheadopium]

The vocals in the first line blew me away. That is just unreal talent.

[@MinusTouchTV]

So damn good. Welcome back APC. We missed you!

[@MudkipMadness1019]

A Perfect Circle, Tool, and Puscifer got me to clean up my life, they will always be held closely to my heart for that reason.

[@yzwme586]

hell ya, them and Deftones got me in the best shape of my life. Hard to explain but yea. I love them with all my heart and soul

[@dannyhendron2903]

Yep, same - mostly Puscifer, which is interesting considering I listen to the others more, but there you have it

[@bhief473]

I agree. Tool songs remind me how much of an asshole I am and how much work I have to change that 🤔

[@Ifitallfails]

by and down" Moving in and out of the shadows. It's no easy mission, Holding on to how I picture you. Showing only bits and pieces, Till the tide betrays you, And your empty allocution. Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of humility. Searching your eyes for the saint is an act of futility. Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of it. Searching your eyes for humility. Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace, I'm still searching, searching. Showing only bits and pieces, Till the light betrays you, And your empty allocution. Rode the Piper by and down the river. Carcass crippled underneath, The pounding waves of adoration. Pied Piper float on down the river. Bloated carcass, crippled knee, The weight of adoration. Moving in and out of the shadows. It's no easy mission, Holding on to how I picture you.

[@anthbobo2783]

maynard great lyricist.

[@Runecrow.]

Ifitallfails Love this song, but I think it may be "bloated carcass crippled 'neath the weight of adoration". It makes more sense anyway, especially because the earlier line was "carcass crippled underneath the heavy waves of adoration".

[@joshualui3452]

Ifitallfails pearl jam its in a feeling..

[@joshualui3452]

People see pictures..

[@joshuacaldwell6687]

crippled me

[@chaddeez8446]

KZbin won't let me like this more than once! I rally, rally like this!!

[@artybluegirl]

Wow. Just, wow. This song is really hypnotizing. Great as always coming from a APC.

[@kirkh34]

you gotta give it up for billy howerdel...that guitar man at the end just crying loud and carrying you the ringing out of that last note. this is pure genius

[@StormShadowGFX-go5xq]

I went to a TOOL concert and cried the whole time. Then this very strong wonderful women looked at me dead in my face and said "1111" then she picked me up of my feet! EPIC! just EPIC!

[@kaitlynbrianna2845]

Huh

[@just2pissuoff354R]

This is long overdue! Such a perfect song, no better way to define it really. I've missed APC since Thirteenth Step ( I wasn't a big fan of Emotive).

[@JC-Beefcake]

The guitar notes in this are just perfect. Pulls at your emotions.

[@felicia8086]

This song has helped me to overcome my anxiety and dark thoughts. I have always loved APC and their music. Maynard Keenan poignant songwriting skills is impeccable.

[@cmwhidden]

I absolutely love this song!!!!

[@bryantucker5155]

Yes, agreed I'm so anticipating their upcoming work-- an emotion that only comes from the experience.. Tuck

[@zackb9999]

I can't believe I forgot about this song. Everything fits together beautifully

[@IsabooHairbows]

Chills... great song. Love.

[@adriennerenaud5447]

Just when I think I have heard all of your beautiful pieces, I hear another and fall in love all over again

[@justtru2097]

The silence is crying, whining, trying to solidify in my mind. Or is it in yours, just screaming out to mine. The time is nigh, beyong a feeling of high tide, drowned in fear beyond a lost sign. Hand in hand with myself, the pain never subsides but instead lies within the chimes of all crimes. Echoes and sins, locked in a tin, feeling as though nothing...exists. Presets to weakness, deafness and blindness to nothingness, Becoming hollow again, insanity in existentialism, while living deathly in premonition. Taking a last breath, to breathe somewhere less suffocating. Choking the dear life out of me. It seems to be, or not to be. Just let me see the me that is to be. Give me the keys and let me drive, not strive but be alive.

[@TeppicTheAbysswalker]

I can't even comprehend how much more sad a person Maynard has made me throughout the years I listened to his lyrics. And that's not even a bad thing. It's almost like neurotic suffering is mandatory part of the process of enriching ones inner self.

[@volvagia466]

got here from listening to a playlist of older Nostalghia songs and it all flows so beautifully

[@joewowcool117]

Im near tears.. 9 years now and worth it.

[@joeldavis9473]

This song alone is worthy a grammy.

[@RosemaryGiese]

Yes

[@lickmylemns3058]

All APC songs are except feathers that one sounds pretty terrible IMO and like a couple others... But u get the point😂

[@yzwme586]

fuck a grammy

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

feathers is the best song on Eat the elephant

[@johnnywood9730]

AGREED!!!

[@blaynegriffith2435]

Don't know what I like more a perfect circle or tool ! This song is amazing!

[@panscentralexpresspresents4733]

Love this music man, Its really helped with my spiritual awakening and the expansion of my mind. Meditation was made easier through starting while listening to Maynard, taught me how to access certain parts of my consciousness on command.

[@HipHopAn0n]

His music does sound like it came from someone who has a deep understanding of both the dark and light extremes of consciousness.

[@dwaynereuter9629]

This is a great comment i love reading these things. I have experienced the same states in a transcendental way.

[@jerabarbero7711]

I second that!

[@nunya3965]

Top 5 fav songs forEVER. Maynard is a god/genius. I literally started bawling when they played this here in dallas ☺

[@michaelgreenwalt2547]

Allocution . Interesting word. Maynard's lyrics only get better and were awesome to begin with. Each song is a multi faceted gem.

[@livefaststayyoung3304]

This version is so much better than the album....Amazing no matter what

[@Ben86709]

I miss new music from this band so much. I want their new album so bad. This band has a sound to it that I have never found in any other.

[@davidwilliams3710]

This should be the only version...

[@ilvmp]

I love Apc . Definitely an underappreciated band in my opinion..

[@risingson7773]

This is absolutely amazing. The music, the lyrics, the experience I feel listening to it is so raw. This is a fucking timeless group. So is Tool and Pusifer. I fucking love y'all. You fill my days and nights with this awesome music that takes me away from all the bullshit around me and I thank y'all for real.

[@christopherkrajcir9787]

Love getting lost in Maynard's music...this song gives me the chills.

[@chadkelley114]

this song takes me to that place where i feel all warm inside,and there is no other place i would rather be.

[@MrTrickrtreat]

Great song, so quiet, so APC, nice piece of music that remember the song Gravity,

[@marisabless602]

You know a songs good, when it gives you da chills :3

[@hokage1997]

tool and APC. one of THE best bands ever

[@MikeyDeeClown]

you mean TWO of the best bands ever

[@zacsmothers6883]

What about Puscifer? APC is the best of the three for me though

[@YaBoyKPAY]

What do you mean about Puscifer when you ask what he means about Puscifer? Puscifer is never counted out, of the three, for me though

[@RedHanded27]

I agree on apc

[@bama35x]

Agree

[@lauravanhoy3460]

I love this song...Alec all of apc's songs give me chills

[@Jonny65532]

Omg this version sounds better than the album version! I mean they both are awesome versions!

[@caspernotsofriendly1803]

This song is incredibly strong and i feel like but with ambitious and ready. I listen to this song before work and after at least everyday. It's a masterpiece best song by Maynard or who ever wrote the song. By the way he's a strange dude. Truly he could be the pope i wouldn't care as long as his music is playing. stranger the better. By and Down- forever be in bed into my brain.... PEACE ALL

[@okcdan69]

wow! never heard this version before!

[@moniqueledoux5319]

❤❤❤ APC forever an ever...❤❤❤❤

[@ozcarr44]

This album sounds like it will be a masterpiece!

[@sohaku0566]

I freaking love this song for the rhythm. Pretty damn awesome.

[@randallabracadabra]

That's where my heart was. Thanks for helping me find it again, guys. :)

[@Systematiclol]

This is beautiful

[@ChrisDeAnna]

have you ever heard a guitar cry

[@joeyrozic1100]

Holy shit.....

[@erinhoey9667]

Beautifully Said......

[@williamwitmer2040]

only by Prince

[@mustardtiger1482]

ever heard of frampton or pink floyd or led zepplin , doesnt negate that this is a really good song too

[@jonr5886]

Well, my guitar gently weeps.

[@techgroupservices]

Thanks for posting great song

[@BiteTheCurbNow]

One out of five of all tool/perfect circle songs end up on my life's soundtrack since the early 90s...opiate....

[@mutefrustration]

This is my favorite song by A PERFECT CIRCLE

[@clarkdavis5164]

the tone this music gives is so great puts me in a mellow mood

[@cassandrabennett8234]

They are so on point! I feel like we know the same truths. My brain is hungry!

[@danielpascarelli2278]

Ugh...I miss APC man. My favorite band of all time, I love every single song they have made and this might be my favorite. Maybe its just me clinging onto my favorite band, but damn listening to this really makes you feel like shit knowing these guys will most likely never make another album again.

[@ashleyhall913]

I feel the same way. I love apc. I love each song! Every time 3 libras comes on pandora I get excited.

[@RedHanded27]

+Daniel Pascarelli they are by far my favorite band as well. their music is artistic mastery at its finest

[@bpo9680]

Just saw them in concert, announced new album for 2018. However did not like the new song they played from it.

[@zaphod8210]

Littld did he know.

[@therion7776]

Almost out now. It's gonna be good

[@123alexlovesyou]

never listened to this band until this song!

[@danielmasse5550]

One of the best songs ever

[@RiderF89]

I like this versión more than the eat the elephant one

[@user-pb3cf5ws8f]

Definitely eat the elephant would be 100 times better if they had a competent drummer. They are so lifeless without fresse

[@dusk565]

I think the vocals are way better on Eat the Elephant, and given the context of the song I think that might be more important, But yeah Freese would have made the rerecording even better.

[@buffalobear160]

The Universal Pigeon really? Fifty bucks says he's using some sort of Auto tune type of thing on that version. Not obvious here, though. Also the drums on this are dope as fuck...the hi hat when the heavy guitar bit ends....much better than whatever the fuck they did re recording it.

[@burakbeyhan3186]

@@user-pb3cf5ws8f freese didnt write this songs drums too, as far as i know.

[@thierrydrouin4250]

he's still using one these version to @@buffalobear160

[@writetovagelis1975]

So much of the Cure in this song.

[@SHOOTTHAFAIR1]

Quality stuff, wish Tool would come out with a single, but they never would. Their vision is to produce an album as a whole piece of artwork.

[@nuffnonsense9544]

Out here camping, listening to Tool, new APC, and Puscifer. Just me and the doggo with the stars. And some herbal. Haha. Tuning in to the earth and getting right with the world.

[@joshuaaldrich1296]

by far the best song!!

[@j_fuel9995]

I love how I find bands like this as suggestions 👍👍❤

[@petie657]

Luv this song. Beautiful

[@gunnarproctor7213]

I just got the chills myself , totally amazing

[@emanuelgermangomez2357]

i just can say : Thank you Maynard for your music!

[@plogicx]

I still listen to this almost everyday!

[@ltlt1219]

Greetings and Salutations and a Happy Friday the 13th, April 2018, !!..new album drops one week from today...i Can't Wait!!!! Thank You apc, for creating some of Thee Most Beautiful and Thought-Provoking, Intense and Inspirational music, EVER. I Sincerely Thank You ALL for your Genuine, Creative Works of Art. The world would be even more of a horror w out music and art, of every kind. It lives deep inside the soul...we should ALL be so grateful and EXTEND A HAND.

[@Chemical_Logic]

This song is my new drug make me too high out of this world. Beautiful

[@gerardovitale81]

What a beautiful song...

[@pukencry]

this song brings me to tears. so beautiful; I could listen to Maynard sing me to my death.

[@zandalee07]

Maynard could sing the Cambell's soup commercial and make it rock!! Awesome

[@chrisjamesrivera]

Song is AMAZING

[@ryanmorley8211]

I always enjoyed the songs Judith and Gravity but this... this is good.

[@UDT116]

It's good to feel sad because one day you won't be able to feel it anymore.

[@sting130u]

rarely do I say this but this comment was incredible. thank you. so simple and so true, effective as an arrow to the soul.

[@robynvanhorn]

sting is right . wow !!!

[@overlorddystroy4044]

this is so true of a comment... well done

[@teninchterror4998]

Very true. Without sadness moments of happiness are less meaningful and taken for granted as well.

[@robynvanhorn]

you are a wise person

[@einrand]

Thought Tool, good to know Keenan 'bends like a Reed in the Wind'. Always freaked by his 'Read Between the Lines' Lyrics. If one in a thousand appreciate, then you may come to understand that you are unlike NineHundredAndNinetyNine Sheeple.

[@RedHanded27]

"Sheeple" lol I like that. great term for describing all those people who refuse to use their brains

[@babyhandgrenade4004]

Another masterpiece by an amazing band

[@pelesiren4959]

It's almost as if it were designed. This song articulates exactly how I feel about and towards Maynard himself.

[@davidstarr853]

Fuck, this song makes me cry and rejoice at the same time.

[@lxxredxxl9587]

Such an underrated song!!!!