A ROLLER COASTER!! First Time Reacting To TOOL - Descending

[@TheBradsk1379]

Now THATS how u experience TOOL!

[@Sky14318]

In my opinion, Descending is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Great reaction. Keep going!!! 🌀☮️

[@PongGod]

100%

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

I agree 💯.. 🔧🎶🌀

[@donaldc3884]

I've said the same thing.

[@toddmayhew2676]

When exposing Tool to new listeners, after hearing the song for the first time, I tell them now put on the headphones in a dark room, close their eyes, and listen to the song. Where did the journey take you? I've heard the songs hundreds of times and I still find somethings I didn't notice before, sometimes it's like and out of body experience. Enjoy!

[@Sky14318]

That’s exactly what I tell good reacters. Gotta turn off the lights, lay in the dark, away from the camera and listen just for you. 👍

[@JackReinhardt-np2lg]

Not quite, I would say before you turn off all the lights you need to listen one more time while reading the lyrics.

[@christopherwelsh7008]

Personally, I use big floor speakers and lay on my back under the pool table. By the end of this song I am sweating and exhausted.

[@BoolFalse]

after i listened to this work, i had put this band together on the same level with Tchaikovsky, Morricone, Zimmer.. even they're in defferent genres..

[@HunterHarris]

Some people may scoff at the comparison but I agree with the sentiment. The song really does have this grand, sweeping, almost cinematic feel to it. It’s just epic and beautifully composed!

[@crazylegslife]

Your review was a pleasure to watch. You didn't pause the song, you listen to it straight through and didn't interrupt its flow. That's so important. Bless you man, bless you.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

I really think you should watch that drum cam of pnuema soon so you can see Danny Caret play and just be awestruck.

[@50NewEyes]

Not even awestruck, awesomafied….lol

[@Markhypnosis1]

You're right about the intensity. It's not "in your face hard" like their other stuff, but it's still VERY powerful in its own way. This is probably their most melodic track, and is almost like a break, a rest from their more hard hitting songs, which can be overwhelming at times. I love the way it builds up from a gentle melody into that inspiring crescendo before that build up into the rhythmic tribal part. This is probably one of my favourite Tool songs.

[@toddmayhew2676]

Damn, you jumped into the deep end.

[@UnknownClasher0]

i thought the same thing, but to be fair alot of us have been requesting it😂

[@Sky14318]

Straight up!

[@ubiquinoxxrosiles2766]

The deep end? I guess, If you don't know how to, you learn to swim.

[@heyskipj]

Favorite part of the song is when Adam's guitar "echos" his notes. Playing one note on the left ear then answering with a complimentary note on the right is tasty, if that makes sense.

[@flu8781]

It's called guitar harmonies. I've loved when other guitarists have done it so when I heard adam pull it out on my first listen I was so hype

[@chrislilly656]

This one and Invincible are special to me, they played them live, this was in may. The fear innoculum album didnt come it untill the following August. So my first time hearing thise 2 songs was live. Lol that was 5 years ago an it still feels like a recent ish thing...also, my female friend who into pop, rap, r n b and 80s music, i had her go with me....she totally said , I see why that's your favorite thing to do, invite me anytime.

[@frederickwixon1356]

I posted this on your High Hopes reaction... "Wonderful reaction young man! In my life there have been 2 bands that were able to almost magically reach inside me and swell my emotions. One of them is Pink Floyd and the only other band that is comparable for me is Tool. In both bands, each and every band member is a master of their craft, but above that, they are all in sync with each other as well as with where they want the music to take you. When it comes to music with Pink Floyd and Tool, you don't listen to it... you experience it. Keep up the great work my friend!" Tool is the bridge between the primordial parts of the universe and the primal part of man. Following you for more!

[@chrislilly656]

As I understand it, Tool modeled themselves based on Pink Floyd

[@Fartfordaze]

Keep going man! The rabbit hole of Tool is a life long journey.

[@stephenmorelli6741]

Bro , you’re the man . That’s all . Keep doin tool and others. You the man

[@XathexX]

For me this song is a wake up call to humanity. ALL life here on this floating rock is fleeting. We begin in the winds of gas without form. then from the water life takes form. In the end returns to the waves and water. Earth lives on. I actually see this as a way to bring people together to face the very real fact we have to share this bountiful world. Spiral Out!

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

Stir us from our wanton slumber is the theme for the last 8 years

[@MariaRuiz-Jargon]

I love this song so much - there's so much going on that it took several listens for it to become my favorite song on the album and one of my absolute favorite songs. Three moments that always give me goosebumps are the line at the very beginning "Floating isn't flying, Falling isn't infinite", then later Maynard challenging us to "Rise!", and finally Adam's amazing solo while Danny brings in the double bass drum. I really enjoy your reactions, thank you for sharing your Tool journey with us!

[@carlakane3313]

Those waves were recorded at Danny's house in Malibu. 🌀🌀🌀

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Amazing how i needed Sober in 1993 but had no idea the depths and breadths to which they'd end up going to, in the following 34 years

[@nicknick2903]

Greatest piece of music ever written, in my opinion 😊

[@thespookybuilding]

This right here is the song I was hoping you'd to react to. I love all Tool songs. Some of their songs are extra special and for me this is one of those special songs.

[@patrickkaltner8554]

Saw Tool do this twice in November. Epic and right on point

[@RallyBud]

I really dig your reaction style. Thanks!

[@governmentflu81]

You said it, they're different. Glad you got to find it.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Yeah they took 5 to13 years per album so considering they are still going it’s not a huge discography. This fear innocculum album along with Lateralus are masterpieces. They get less angry and more spiritual as they go. 🌀out

[@rhiannonleejames7173]

Descending is one of my four favourite Tool songs.. (Disposition, Flood and Pushit (I love (both the Ænima Album version of Pushit and the Salival Album version of Pushit equally) 🔧🎶🌀 It's an absolute masterpiece imo.. So beautiful, yet so powerful.. 🩶

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

🤘🏻🌀

[@everydaynormalguy2226]

Huge tool fan...but this new listener opened my eye at 17:00...anticipating the break...cmon break break break. Thats the point of this song. Its been my fave since it released, and now it has new life.

[@avySeal]

Cheehu bro. Nice reaction. I don’t mind when reactions are paused but this reaction was another journey in itself. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. We can see you definitely enjoyed the song.🎉 I’m subscribing. 👍🏾

[@georgeg.5084]

The lead singer of Tool actually has a couple of bands. Another band of his is A Perfect Circle. They sing a song called Judith. It's supposed to be the only time he used profanity on that album. I love Tool! I always thought the meaning of Tool meant the human mind. You should check out the Tool video of where they take into the drummer's setup while playing. Forgot the name tho

[@sally2shoes]

That’s literally the only perfect circle song I like (love). For some reason I tend to not care for side project bands.

[@MDreeezy]

Will definitely do!!

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

He’s also talking about pnuema lol

[@chronologicalorder69]

Awesome song and awesome T-Mac jersey!

[@saracee313]

Tool are masters at structuring and composing their songs. Everything intentional. Did you ever check out the Pneuma drum cam? And also dont miss Eulogy or Jambi.

[@UnknownClasher0]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

"Sympathy for the Devil"

[@sally2shoes]

So this their 2019 album. It’s their most refined and polished album.. took them 13 years to make it. The guys who play instruments wrote and perfected their part then Maynard made lyrics later. Personally I can see this album as a masterpiece.. that aged whiskey you drink slowly and reflect on.. but… it’s not my favorite album and I feel like there’s a disconnect between Maynard and the music. 🤷🏼‍♀️ to each their own. I’m sure my opinion is an unpopular one.

[@MDreeezy]

Thats crazy! 13 years?? I definitely have to listen to more of the songs in the album to form a solid opinion

[@heyskipj]

This fan from #AngryToolCorps agrees! Especially with the disconnect part. The LP is still growing on me but after 5 years it hasn't eclipsed the others in my library.

[@yotaman2112]

@@MDreeezythe next song you should follow up to after Descending is Tempest. It has a similar vibe and it definitely will hit just a little harder, but it definitely will be a great reaction for you. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Okay i gave it a second try. The solo was good but its not a song id rally around. Im not sure where the solo took me. I went down like descending to hell somewhere, lol. I guess for the older generation we celebrated being " one." Yeah the song actually depicted the loss and Our descent. Must we stay there? No we didnt at all. It was the opposite. To this day i can come across any gen x anywhere and theres a kinship there.

[@sally2shoes]

It’s cool that you gave it a shot. 🤙🏻

[@XathexX]

To add I recommend the song Pneuma - here is a lyric I think you may resonate with: Wake up remember We are born of one breath, one word We are all one spark, sun becoming

[@sally2shoes]

@@XathexXthat’s my favorite track on this album!

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

@XathexX Ooh I like that. Thank you for taking your time to respond. I appreciate that.

[@ModoTronic666]

I saw you closing your eyes and letting the music take you to another place for the moment. Don't feel like you look funny doing it. This song isn't for beginners but you seemed to like it. What do you think boys and girls? Is he ready for Lost keys and Rosetta Stoned?

[@Fartfordaze]

Maybe the pot first…then parabol/parabola then rosetta stoned.

[@ModoTronic666]

@@Fartfordaze Descending isn't for beginners though

[@Fartfordaze]

@@ModoTronic666 agreed completely. Maybe even, right in two or aenima.

[@ModoTronic666]

@@Fartfordaze if he hadn't done the Pot though that's always a good first one or beginner one. Everyone likes that. It's not too "crazy"

[@Fartfordaze]

@@ModoTronic666 yeah I think the pot is one of the least polyrhythmic song of tool so it’s easier to find the beat and move to it. The more difficult songs are just hard for normal people to understand because it’s so different than anything they’ve ever heard.

[@aaronwolf3587]

Somebody let Adam off of his tether on this one. 7empest even more so. ✌️

[@50NewEyes]

Subbed for more Tool please 🎉

[@eyeonyou1554]

After Danny hit that gong, it look like he got a little emotional, but don’t worry is that happens to the best of us! 👁️🪬🧠