Bass Teacher REACTS | "Schism" - Tool | Justin Chancellor

[@johnseward2934]

Tool's ability to take all 4 instruments (vocals included) and constantly weave them in and out of each other, exploring the full spectrum from complete unison to complete discord and any number of groupings in between, while still making it all sound so damn natural and amazing, is nearly unrivaled in music and what makes them legendary.

[@LowEndUniversity]

I couldn't have written this better...

[@lyndonbauer1703]

Absolutely. I've got a friend that loves progressive/complex arrangements - think Dillinger Escape plan to Meshuggah...guy hates tool and just doesn't get the hype. Thinks it's just 'pick a riff and drone for 7 mins' This comment puts into words what irks me about that. Thank you.

[@fluchtigziege3202]

its not that difficult, its just most people are too scared to do it, all the bands I have been in I have played bass very much influenced by tool, alice in chains and primus/ratm, its given me the ability to always offset my playing to maximize the space in each song, some songs you want to be in lock step and really syncopated but other times its great to wander off to the farthest reaches of being "in key" and flow in time but even out of step with the guitar, gives the drummer space to play around too as they can bounce around between the melody and rhythm, creates a bigger and more deep sound

[@dinokadragic]

@@lyndonbauer1703 that is because meshuggah and dillinger escape plan are not familiar with dynamics. Its all full on distorted undynamic metal. Pick a riff , drone it for 7 mins and still make it sound more differential than anything from meshuggah is hard to get for people who THINK they know something about progressive and complex arrangments. Speed was never complex , neither are odd time signutres without context and groove.

[@lyndonbauer1703]

@Dino Kadragic My main point was his wide variety of taste rather than the bands specifically and still not quite grasping why Tool's works are revered. I'd have to disagree on Dillinger not understanding dynamics however, I'd urge you to listen to their later material.

[@satevo462]

I was the light guy at a local venue when this album came out. It was funny how many bass players used the opening lick for sound checks. And I always gave them a lil light show when they did it.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Haha. I’d appreciate that if it happened to me 😅

[@ZaynonTheMartian]

Fellow light guy here and I play bass as well, and the bass player for the band I tour with sound checks with this song a lot and got me to learn how to play it as well 🤣👌

[@mi.dogman4438]

What do you mean, back then? I still use it for line checks. Ha!

[@3Dos]

I actually used to play 46&2 or schism on line checks :D

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

Funny. I warm up by playing Stinkfist

[@eee.eee.eee.eee.]

18:00 The real reason on why Maynard sings at the back of the stage is for two reasons. One is because he doesn’t want the attention, and just wants to play music. The second reason is because, in the earlier days (when Maynard sang in the front of the stage) a fan jumped onto the stage and Maynard (who practiced Jiu-Jitsu at the time) held the fan in a leg-lock and continued the song. Believe it or not, but Maynard decided to sing in the back of the stage after the incident. (More stuff just for fun): I also saw Tool live on January 21, 2024 and the last song, Maynard let us record it (as they usually don’t allow it because people can post videos of it and not give the band credit and all that). The song was “Schism” and watching Justin play the bass to the song made the song feel more powerful and everyone was together. Also, during “Flood” Justin had an amazing opening performance with his bass that wasn’t part of the song. Thanks for reading, if anyone read this..

[@Fightingat40]

He put him in a rear naked choke and finished the song while choking him. You can find the clip on KZbin.

[@eee.eee.eee.eee.]

@@Fightingat40 thanks

[@haddiejonesy]

the recording is not because of credit, it is about being present with them, going on the journey through your minds eye, not through the eye (lens) of a smart phone. His instructions from PushIt live say it best... "We're gonna need your help though We need your help and your permission So we need you to find a comfortable space That's not only comfortable, but vulnerable And to just shut your eyes and go there And we'll meet you on the other side..."

[@TheElectricBuddha]

Maynard has always said he is not a front man or lead vocalist, but rather just another instrument. That was a big reason to not include lyrics in the booklets and standing in the background on stage without much lighting. He didn't want people focusing on him.

[@LowEndUniversity]

I love everything about that - a true artist.

[@cantcny]

People look at me like I'm an alien when I tell them I don't care about lyrics. Vocals are just another instrument to me, as well, and MJK is just as good as his instrument as the rest of the band.

[@Churdington]

In order to be the "lead" vocalist, there must be another vocalist in the band, otherwise you're just.. the vocalist. Maynard ripped on some fans for saying he's the lead vocalist, for that reason. lol.

[@footingball5566]

@@Churdington I know lol. I just saw a video with ”10 Tool facts” and in the first one he said ”Maynard, the lead singer of Tool” and I just hear Maynard say ”1. I’m in Tool, not of Tool. 2. It’s not a choir, I am the singer IN Tool” in my head lol

[@davidward9737]

He actually has stage fright when he was younger. I don't know now, but that is one of the reasons he is in the background

[@ghostdahsun7682]

I remember when Tool first came out and I was taken back so much by them. As a musician, I see music much as a painter would his work of art. A mixture of colors and darks and lights and peaking into one final masterpiece that moves the soul. I was so grateful as a kid growing up to experience their growth and see their art come to it's maturity. All I have to say is I owe a great deal to Tool in how I see my music creating. So here's a great big THANK YOU TO EACH OF THOSE MEMBERS WHOM SHAPED MY MUSICAL ABILITIES.

[@GrantZPrice]

sitting right in front of Justin at a concert you learn whole new things about the songs even if you've listened to them thousands of time. waaaay more of tools sound comes from the bass than I ever thought.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Absolutely!

[@kimberlysaffles9332]

I’ve read that a lot of times when you think the sound is coming from Adam it’s actually Justin!

[@mauimeowee21]

​@@LowEndUniversityJustin masterminded fortysixandtwo. His claim to fame in his eyes .he felt it best represented his talents to that time in the band ,they found gold with Justin and seeing them in concertive sat on the left to see Adam on the right to see Justin and the middle to see Danny and I have to say when I say on the right I heard more of Tools sound come out Maynard is my favorite though his ability to reflect his music through words is awesome to see them play without Maynard is awesome how do they capture all of this in just a few months is beyond me .Maynard writes the words only after the music is penned ..genius .all of them are genius in my eyes been a fan since early 90s not one band can take their place after seeing them before and after the 14 year wait I can only say one thing may add isn't so angry and he lost a lot of fans you cant compare their music to past ,they simply evolved ..7empest is a 15 min song as is invincible two songs that grasp the bands ability to create magic.hell all of the songs are great you just can't down the music they created a sound only they can do it can't be duplicated and try if you like it's not gonna happen...

[@mikeg3950]

One of the few bands I consider truly timeless and ahead of their time. If they formed today it would sound exactly the same

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

100% agree

[@LuciferAlmighty]

Crazy since some songs got started out in the 80's. Truly an amazing band.

[@catsven1973]

if they formed today...no one will listen to them....beacause of the stupidity that is ruling the brains today...

[@SavageDawgJoshua]

I'm 51, Marine, Tool fan since '94, finally saw them live 4-5 years ago in Louisville, and I weep to know a band this good exists.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Awesome!

[@DeeJay2491]

I was there as well! Great concert!

[@christophersnyder5812]

Semper Fi TeufelHunden. I know exactly what you speak of. I’m 42, remember seeing the video for Sober back in ‘94 on MTV ( when they still played actual music videos 😅 ). I’ve been hooked ever since. The sound created by this quad is something that reaches in and grabs your soul, and never lets go. Only been fortunate to see them live one time here in Baltimore in June 2007. Hands down the most incredible show my eyes and ears have ever been blessed to experience. Had tickets for the Baltimore show in April 2020 but unfortunately COVID cancelled that. Hope for that live experience at least one more time before they call it quits.

[@MylesWain]

What does being a marine have to do with anything?

[@bpooboi]

​@@MylesWain it was just a statement. Its only relevant to people that find relevancy in it. Obviously you do not. Why would you ask?

[@FunkadelicPancho]

I feel like youtube doesn't have quality bass analysis like this! Love it dude! Keep it up!

[@LowEndUniversity]

I appreciate that! Thanks for the kind words Connor.

[@bassmunk]

Absolutely! So nice to have someone really know what they're talking about and have so much meaningful information to share. Nice to finally know how he gets that sound. It makes a lot of sense!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@musstakrakish]

If you like this channel you should check out Beholden to the Riff. Hes really awesome and just did a bass cover of The Pot.

[@MavenFade]

​@Low End University could you react to some Keretta? Maven Fade or The Secret is Momentum?

[@AnthonyGaff]

Adam Jones, the guitarist, is a Hollywood-grade special effects artist with lots of impressive credits. He often does the videos for the band. He may have done all of them, I can't recall. Really talented stuff in my opinion.

[@JoneyJefe]

I’ve heard this before too

[@unholysupertramp]

He done the original raptors in the first Jurassic Park

[@Jack-ot1zq]

@@unholysupertramphe sculpted the clay raptors when ilm was still in preproduction for JP. Obviously they went with cgi

[@mihadeth]

Danny uses Synesthesia Mandala Drum, which he co-developed. It has 128 strike position detection rings from its center to its edge, along with 127 levels of velocity sensitivity. From Wiki

[@SuperEagle112]

It’s the perfect example of a crazy statement. But because tool and Danny are so legendary, you know and want it to be true.

[@Prosch23]

I have seen bad guitar teachers that just called themselves "teachers" and they really didn't know their instruments well. You are for real, sir. I appreciated a breakdown that made sense and was learnable.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Aw, thanks for that, really means a lot. I’ve been teaching for a very long time and always do my best to make concepts relatable, down to Earth; and simple. I appreciate you stopping by! Cheers 🙏🏼

[@Chris-gn3bo]

Tool is the band I’ve seen the most live. I never miss an opportunity to see them

[@ShastaBean]

Tool is the only band that when I see them - I don't say to myself how I wish it was (90s) KoRn instead.

[@aaronb4043]

I'm loving these man, it's a rare gift to be able to do a deep dive on theory and music in general but also keep it entertaining and fun and light, and you're doing that. Can't wait to see what else you do in the future

[@LowEndUniversity]

This means the world to hear - appreciate you man!

[@warpedoutside]

How many bands can you name every person in the band? Tool is one of those bands because each instrument played is unique and exceptional in its own way. MJK, Adam, Justin, and Danny are rock gods among men.

[@BBond88]

Fun fact, Maynard dosent begin writing lyrics until the instrumentals are pretty much finished. This is why his lyrics are weaved into the band as an instrument rather than a lead.

[@LowEndUniversity]

It certainly sounds like it. He really respects the space of the other instruments. He doesn’t sing “over” them, he sings “with” them - to my ears, anyway.

[@christophergorgon9936]

Never knew that, but it makes sense!

[@ddrumdude]

You're correct for the most part, although Maynard was part of the initial writing process during Lateralus.

[@maffmi]

I guess if you use the fibonacci sequence for a basis, you can already work with the sequenced syllables@@ddrumdude

[@samlarson1028]

I fins this amazing😮

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

1997 my friend Dave invited me to see Tool here in Phoenix, no idea who they were. I was hooked for life. So hooked tattooed three images referencing the band. No band sounds like Tool.

[@joedanero5360]

Tool is from the future. The skill, the playing, and the subject matter. Always ahead of it's time. The definition of the song title alone speaks for days about what has been happening.

[@j6shy]

There is a reason they are my favorite band ever and always will be.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Always will be one of mine!

[@mr1234tempo]

I grew up on all the 60's and 70's bands... but Tool is the most unique I've ever heard... They are without a doubt in a dimension all of their own!!

[@Xsetsu]

Still to this day one of the best live shows I have ever seen. Last time I saw them it was pouring rain in a open amphitheater, but Tool was making light of the whole situation, which just added to the whole show. Everybody was soaked and James stripped to his underwear and suggested the entire audience just go ahead and do that same thing. One show I will never forget.

[@trippyfolk7351]

It is about a relationship but not the way we would normally think. There's a reason the bass gets low and the ""boom"" comes when Maynard sings, ""the poetry that comes from the squaring off between and the circling is worth it"". Its about squaring the circle.

[@citizenplane5840]

Wverytime I listen to tool it does something inside my chest that I love so much. This is why i love tool so much

[@19Leonidas88]

I love that the "pitch wah kind of thing" is Justin leading the way in the silent part before changing his tone.

[@MattiaCuomo-j5b]

I am 30 (almost 31) and I started playing the bass one year ago ONLY BECAUSE OF BEING OBSESSED with Tool since I was 14 (and Justin of course). Started playing Schism this week. Being able to play even only half (so far) of this is one of the most satisfying thing I have ever done in my entire life.

[@mindue78]

I've been playing bass for over 15 years now, and learning any Tool song is quite a challenge, so good on you for taking that on! It'll definitely teach you some techniques. He does a lot of hammer-on and pull-offs, throws some splashy chords in there, and at some points he just kinda shows off haha. FYI Tool/Justin Chancellor are the #1 reason why I play bass.

[@Ilyas702]

You should do Rosetta Stoned. The bass on that track is unreal at some points. The whole song is pure chaos, but they somehow manage to keep it all together. I've transcribed the bass part and it really melted my brain for some parts of the song.

[@BobbySusenbach]

It's one of my favs. Ghost Spooning rules!

[@gagelindell271]

An unbelievable song. And as good as all of it is, the lyrics are my favorite.

[@stefanforrer2573]

@@gagelindell271 i always have to chuckle when and how he sings the "but i forgot my pen" line

[@gagelindell271]

@@stefanforrer2573 The entire lyrics are funny.

[@matthewerwin4677]

Goddamm shit the bed

[@myronmarsh7582]

Great job! I’m an old drummer who’s toured a lot. I’ve always enjoyed watching my band mates perform their craft and learning how they do what they do. Your analysis was very enjoyable. Tool is amazing! Keep up the great work! Thanks!

[@LowEndUniversity]

That's awesome! Thank you so much Myron!

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

Tool are just a quality product. From lyrical composition to instrumentation, everything is thoughtful and deliberate to create an experience. Quality art never ages...

[@LowEndUniversity]

Spot on.

[@scottlightfoot9765]

Superb dissection of not just the song but how each member plays a role in creating the composition. I really love your insight on how each member is their own individual instrument. It’s something I picked up on subconsciously but actually never realized until you pointed it out. I really like the fact that you pointed out how the members swap lead roles in the song, whereas each individual part are equally important. I think this is a important dynamic in this band, and why we don’t have a plethora of Tool albums. So complex and yet perfectly subtle. Perfectly chaotic, as is life and why this band is so relatable to the masses.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks so much, Scott! Their ability to constantly evolve their instrumentation inside of a single song is always so genius.

[@bluestarorion]

Tool has always had amazing videos. Adam Jones (Guitarist) is also one of the best visual artists of our time. Check out the videos for Aenema, Stinkfist, Prison Sex if you haven't yet.

[@LowEndUniversity]

I’ve seen a few of those for sure. They’re works of art! I just don’t recall seeing Schism before this! Definitely saw the Stinkfist one.

[@rjanolsen3935]

Remember his artwork for the first Jurrasic Park

[@WettDoggTV]

​@Ørjan Olsen he also did work for Batman, Pet cemetery, Edward Scissorhands, Terminator 2, Ghostbusters.. the list goes on

[@irmarkable]

Hard to imagine not remembering the Schism music video if you had seen it

[@DM-il1hf]

Here’s a video of it in its new form. If you’re short on time go to 3:50. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYnYn3akeLBonac

[@SavageDawgJoshua]

The first song released to radio, first I heard off the album and we listened on repeat for and hour.... But.... Maybe the 5th or 6th best song on the album. Tool. Just, wow.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Killer album!

[@baileycrombie2267]

What songs would you say are better? I'm just curious because Schism, according to Spotify, is this most listened to TOOL song, so your opinion definitely isn't the popular one. But that's what's great about TOOL. Their music can be recieved in so many different ways

[@Thinkfourselfquestionauthority]

@@baileycrombie2267 I didn’t originally make the comment. But having stumbled across it I agree, not even close to top 3 on the album. Title track Lateralus the benchmark. Parabol & Parabola amazing together. Ticks n leeches amazingly heavy. The Patient The Grudge Reflection In truth, Schism is somewhere in the middle of all them

[@mkultra1982]

15:08 "It's a great transition *tool* to move into another piece, it kind of *eases your ear out of it*" That screen pause, though...

[@LowEndUniversity]

LOL I just now realized how that lined up. Complete coincidence 😅

[@JL-1123]

"This is the part in the concert where everyone takes a joint hit..." Actually they extend that part out now with a kick ass accelerando section - I hope some day they decide to re-record the song with it, like they did with Opiate's new instrumental section (speaking of time to take a joint hit).

[@LowEndUniversity]

Interesting! I can't remember if they played this when I saw them live in 2007...if they did, I wasn't familiar with it yet, as I had just gotten into them when 10,000 Days released. I'll have to check this out!

[@franciscorodriguez7632]

They could do a few new takes, stinkfist comes to mind

[@coreyfelps4326]

Tool is awesome . I remember loading out for patrols in Iraq listening to TOOL 🔥

[@LowEndUniversity]

Wow! Thanks for your service!

[@ethanhill4877]

As someone who’s been listening and playing these bass riffs for over a decade i absolutely love how you describe the band and nailed Justin’s tone. I’ve recently discovered your channel and i love your dedication to the craft of playing regardless of genre. What a true musician.

[@malakisands8180]

I am going to be 47 in April. Luckily I have seen Tool on every Tour. They are one of the bands that are a State of Mind and not just listen too. Portishead, Deftones, Skinny Puppy, and Primus are 4 bands that are not easy listening but extremely great.

[@joshdesj]

Hell yeah man that was a great reaction / analysis!! Excellent work 👍🏻

[@LowEndUniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@misterlixam]

I am actually so fucking addicted to tool + the songs are actually so fun to play on guitar, especially lateralus and vicarious for me

[@LowEndUniversity]

They are satisfying riffs to play, for SURE. I play the outro of Vicarious often. It’s like scratching an itch 😅

[@Muyumbui_Curtis]

Much respect for playing Tool's music on guitar.

[@MrSulfor]

I almost always end up playing Lateralus when I pick up my guitar. It's just so fun. And the ending to Lateralus is so heavy.

[@SJW82]

“Liked” and “Shared” what a great depiction of this timeless piece of art 👌🏻

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you, Sam!

[@derrickpearcy9368]

In the 90s before school MTV had music videos, I know crazy. But tool videos blew me away as a kid. Great playing,

[@christophergorgon9936]

(My old man voice) “Gather ‘round the campfire, kids… when I was young man, MTV actually played music videos…we’d watch entire video countdowns waiting for our favorite video. We didn’t stream. We WAITED”

[@JohnnyCotts]

Tool made so many memorable videos for Undertow and Aenema...

[@HWMLND]

Great commentary on a great song, thanks dude! Subbed. TOOL music videos were always my favorite…so weird and interesting, perfectly fitting for their crazy music. Long live good abstract art! I saw them in 2007 as well, in Manchester, TN…I will never forget that amazing show!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks for the sub! Yes, that was a killer tour. I really admittedly haven’t seen many of their actual music videos, and I guess I gotta change that! Appreciate the kind words as well. 🙏🏼💥

[@christophergorgon9936]

Preach!

[@dancatalano6380]

This is actually a hidden "bassist reacts" video, with the Shyamalanian twist revealing that he knows the song, but has somehow never seen a Tool music video.

[@SpacemanStokes]

Anyone else catch when he was explaining ostinato and the baseline changing he says “kind of eases your ear out it” as the music video literally shows the person easing out the other person’s ear? 😂

[@LowEndUniversity]

Haha - it was so perfect, yet 100% unintentional. Love it.

[@Beaufortlawrence]

Nice tone match. Playing In unison with the song sounded spot on👌🏼

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you!!

[@matthewd6306]

Awesome breakdown of Schism from a bass player's perspective. DunlopTV did a video on Justin's touring rig with his bass tech, released probably 10-12yrs ago. He does split his signal 3 ways, 2 amps, and 1 DI to FOH. 1 amp is set up for a clean tone, the other is set up for a distorted/dirty tone. Both amps are GK 2001rb and Mesa Powerhouse cabs(810 and 4x12), which are discontinued but Killer amps. He has like 2 large pedal boards with various effects used for specific songs. But his tone is Massive live. In the studio I know he used his 2001rb and Mesa 412 for much of Fear Innoculum. The Wal bass and Mesa 4x12 are probably the most important part of his tone. Cab matters more than amp imo.

[@LowEndUniversity]

I must’ve missed that one in the past…gotta look that up now!

[@matthewd6306]

@@LowEndUniversity I know that Adam Jones used many different boutique tube amps in the studio depending on the song, but Live he uses Diezel VH4 into a Mesa Bass cab and a Mesa 4x12 guitar cab.

[@LowEndUniversity]

That’s rad!

[@WettDoggTV]

I've never heard anyone say "I don't get it how are the so successful".. instead almost everyone who hears them their first time usually says how amazed they are

[@LowEndUniversity]

I’ve heard both! Some people do not get them at all. I try to fight the good fight when I can 😅💥

[@Cobin9923]

Awesome video, man. And informative too. Love to see reactions to Tool’s songs and yours is excellent. Cheers to Tool, such a band. ❤

[@Breamin]

Testament had some really good bass guitar. The intro to Perilous nation was my favorite so is souls of black

[@blairtomb1220]

Man love the video. Agree with everything and my favorite song to play but from like 18 minutes on everything you said is right. Great video

[@zealobiron]

All great bands are viewed as just instruments. Not independent of eachother. Btbam is also phenomenal at letting different instruments take the "lead". Vocals are rarely the focal point.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Love BTBAM and will certainly cover them soon!

[@trentholsey2537]

@@LowEndUniversityTooL was my favorite band until 2004, when I saw BTBAM tour The Silent Circus. They are no TooL in their unique palate, but compositionally they are unmatched in batshit crazy. Their latest, Colors 2, rises to the levels of any of their previous work; they just keep building and growing. In my opinion, the only other band where every musician deserved the cover of their respective prime instrument publication. Paul, Dusty, Dan, Blake and Tommy are all top tier. Blake does song request Twitch streams that are a lot of fun too; they really appreciate their fans and make time for them…unlike TooL, lol

[@bat__bat]

I used to jam to this song with my bassist friend in high school i guess around 02-03. I had the drums nearly flawless up to the mid interlude. Man I haven't even owned a set in over 10 years now ... memories. 😥

[@alexandermclaughlin3978]

Sounds like you need to get a kit again, my man 😊

[@thehallhive9425]

Perfectly orchestrated chaos in a way that you don't really even understand that it's chaos because it's pulled together so seemlessly. I love how they throw so much at the wall. I don't even play an instrument and you explained Tool so well and how they make music completely out of the standard ways.

[@michaelcovel1720]

"It really eases your ear out of it." Perfect timing. Well done.

[@LowEndUniversity]

I had to go back and check that part, and, LOL, that was completely unintentional. Love it.

[@stifflersmom4490]

All time favorite band. I have seem a dozen or so times and continue to go see them to this day, because they put on awesome shows. I put them up there with Rob Zombie as far as putting on a show

[@jasonschaub30]

With the drop D tuning, I think Justin treats his bass like" 2, 2 strings", so to speak, splitting the tones between the high and low D strings. I believe he also uses hybrid string sets to accentuate the seperate tones. Great vid!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks Jason!!

[@Scoots1994]

Justin and Cliff play the traditional bass roll more interesting than most, but their lead bass in support of the song is always incredible, and so often overlooked by non-bass players.

[@ioneil1808]

Love this. Also if you wanted to cover/analyze Tools entire catalog I’d be cool with it.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Ha! Thank you so much. Doing another Tool track here soon!

[@ioneil1808]

@@LowEndUniversity What you said about Justin’s tone hit home with me. I’ve been searching for something similar for years lol. Is it high treble?

[@LowEndUniversity]

It's actually not as much treble as you think (in my opinion). Trying to copy his tone, the treble just adds an unnecessary harshness to the pick attack. His tone does have CRUNCH, but in a more mid-range way to me. It has an even smoothness on the top end - kind of a warm character. Just my 2 cents!

[@nicoleniesig1668]

For me as a non-bass player, your rewies are a great analysis of why I think it´s unique. I spimply lack the musical tools to describe it. Just keep going!

[@manuelalcaraz6393]

This is the kind of reactions that I love, with an excellent explanation. Not just make funny faces or impression screams

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks, Manuel!

[@niccoloaurelius1587]

Dropping the secret to success right in the first minute: a completely original sound which is extremely recognizable. Awesome!

[@TheNightInsideTheFir]

How do you not know or realize Justin changes what he's playing during the verses...he goes back n forth from the main riff to a lower version of the riff

[@LowEndUniversity]

I definitely knew that, I think I was just saying I don't know what "section" of the song those parts belong to, since the structure is very linear and through-composed.

[@braxtonandhunter]

Went into this to teach us how, got lost in the song halfway through, admiring the genius of tool. That’s why we are such huge tool fans. Great video my man. Loved breaking down tool with other musicians 💪💪🍺🍺

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@kevinlynch2248]

I read recently that Justin is playing an 8 string on the intro part of the song.

[@LowEndUniversity]

This actually makes way more sense than what I said/thought. Good call! It did seem redundant to have the guitar play for 2 bars and then just stop for awhile, but after all, it IS Tool….

[@jirikurto3859]

Lateralus came out on my 21st birthday. I bought the album in the middle of the UO campus. I had downloaded Schism off of kazaa and had been listening to it for a month straight prior to the album coming out. The album blew me away and it didn't leave my CD player for months. I would walk around campus with my cd walkman just listening to Lateralus over and over. It was a great time in my life.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Relatable AF for me, but with 10,000 Days when I was 17 🥹

[@VeyroneR]

I gotta love Tool. They are so talented.

[@joemartucci4786]

New subscriber here 63 yr old bass player from Buffalo NY. Great breakdown of this song. Justin such a good bassist great tone cool riffs. Being my age I love his playing because it's busy but not overly so kinda like my favorite bass players like John Paul Jones Chris Squire Paul McCartney etc.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Appreciate you subscribing, Joe!

[@lankthompson7167]

I read where Chino from Deftones walked into Maynard's lab and saw his writing, song, and music creation was more like math than notes!?!

[@LowEndUniversity]

I believe it!

[@treliq]

I discovered Tool quite late in my life and thank god for that. I wouldn't be able to appreciate the musical genius of this band.

[@kennethalbert4653]

4:24 I don't know shit about music, don't play anything....but THAT sound is a big part of my love for Tool !

[@LowEndUniversity]

🙏🏼💥

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

I listened to tool nonstop for a year at one point. Couldn’t get enough of them. However, I never heard someone analyze and breakdown why their music was so unique, and it makes a lot of sense. Thank you for this video. It’s sad that the music industry seems to be getting less unique as technology advances.

[@tonycarel1785]

Thanks, Mark great analysis, and dissecting of different types of music genres and how the bass is applied and examined this has become one of my top three KZbin channels. Please keep up the awesome content. I do have one question I don't know if you have answered in the past. Do you still own any Warwicks basses? And what Jackson bass do you have in this video? ( do you recommend it) and what basses do you play live ( if in a band)

[@LowEndUniversity]

Wow, thanks Tony. That means a lot. I still have 2: my Alien Acoustic 6-string and the Chrome Green Thumb 6-string. The Jacksons are inexpensive workhorses, and I’ve taken this bass across North America in negative temps and blistering humidity. It has held up and plays phenomenally! It’s a Spectra V model for about $500. They just released a Pro model at $1300ish that I got in last week, video coming soon for it!

[@tonycarel1785]

awesome can not wait to see a review of the new Jackson. I have been contemplating purchasing one. just don't know which one at this point. Thank you for your quick response!!

[@LowEndUniversity]

I’ll always do my best to reply here! Thanks for your support!

[@TurrDSandwich066]

So pumped to check off one on the bucket list. 48 yrs old and haven't seen them live yet. Sunday at Rockville in Daytona will be a longtime dream come true. Family and kids took over and haven't seen any concerts in 14 yrs. The best part is taking my daughter to her 1st concert. Hopefully it will be a memory for life.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Nice! I know y'all will have a blast. I saw them in 2007 and it was one of the most immersive shows I've ever seen - right after 10,000 Days dropped!

[@couyonuniversity96]

You should definitely check out jinjer, they have a mean bass line as well

[@LowEndUniversity]

I’ve heard of them, but don’t think I’ve earnestly listened just yet!

[@bernhtp]

Consider doing an analysis of Bottom from the Undertow album (their first full studio album). Paul Damore was the bassist then, but he really created the lead bass Tool sound that Chancellor later took over and extended. Bottom is a great piece to show how they change/interleave the roles of guitar and bass, starting in the opening riffs. As Maynard likes to go into the background, Jones does the same with the otherwise lead guitar to make soundscapes as the bass, drums and vocals take turns emerging. This creates the unique Tool sound.

[@arsenije_wav8620]

Yup, Justin pretty much never used his Warwick because it couldn't match the Wal. The only other basses he's known to use is a vintage P bass for non Tool stuff and a double humbucker MM Stingray for Descending

[@LowEndUniversity]

Warwicks are so nice, but I totally get it. They made a gorgeous bass for him, too.

[@CAGE497]

Love the feel of the MM stingrays .

[@dudders___1684]

i've always loved tool and they've always been one of my favorite bands. this is the first song i started learning when i started learning drum set. still can't play it all perfect. i've just always thought that how different they were, how odd they kind of sound makes them awesome, all the different timings, it's crazy awesome

[@The_Shaft]

Would love to hear you disect your own bass lines in Scale the Summit and Tetrafusion! Also you inspired me to practice bass with more discipline ever since i found Scale the Summit, thanks for your awesome contribution to the music world!

[@LowEndUniversity]

I just might! Let me know which song(s) you'd be interested to see. I appreciate the kind words as well, that means a lot!

[@The_Shaft]

@@LowEndUniversity I’d love to hear a breakdown of Oracle, Impetus, 10,001, or Perfect Silence. Or any thing you think deserves your time. Thanks Mark!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Sweet! I’ll see what I can do!

[@NewGuyMedia-xe7bm]

Scale the summit is amazing!

[@LowEndUniversity]

🙏🏼💥

[@mikaeljacobsson1437]

Tool is one of the bands that made me look more at playing bass. I started with guitar in the 80s and for the last few years i have started playing other instruments like bass and piano. Tool gives a lot of fun playing both guitar and bass. Both instruments are really fun to play. Especially when it comes to learning Tool songs.

[@ApocalypseHere]

Mark, I love your content (!). You are also one of my favorite bassists (as a bassist). Any chance I could have you on my channel to interview you in the next few months?

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks so much. For anything like that, just shoot an email to [e-mail]!

[@ApocalypseHere]

@@LowEndUniversity Great, thanks!

[@alekpakulski7193]

Just got back to YT after 5 years. So happy to see that the scene grew so much since there was the Scott and some covers. Good stuff. Cheers!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Rad, thank you!

[@dplunk13]

I saw them live last year and Maynard was in the back and his vocals were mixed at least balanced with the others if not a little in the back. I had a hard time hearing him sometimes.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Same deal when I saw them. I thought the same. However, I respected the artistic intention of it. 10/10 show still.

[@dplunk13]

@@LowEndUniversity I think I prefer it the way they did it to someone like Iron Maiden, who's guitars I had a hard time hearing.

[@growingmusic88]

You can literally explain the way I've felt about music especially tool I've been playing bass for 2 months this was the first song I learned to play

[@mindseye1234567]

Great video, subscribed!! Any chance of a breakdown on that helix patch, sounds fantastic

[@LowEndUniversity]

Possibly, or I'll offer it for download. Just working out a few kinks on how to do it correctly since the patch has some IRs on it too.

[@mindseye1234567]

@Low End University Right on, yeah if you're using "purchased" IR's sharing gets complicated, regardless I'd be interested in seeing the signal chain... sounds so sweet!!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Hey there, just letting you know I've released my Helix presets that include the Tool one I'm using in this video. It's over on the Low End University Patreon: www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity

[@devlinmcbane7255]

This band stole my heart… glad it did too.

[@jimmyg.6487]

Okay, I'm getting a bass guitar this year. Any recommendations for a bass and amp setup for ~$1,000?

[@LowEndUniversity]

Man I hate to do an obvious, shameless plug for Jackson, but for years playing Warwick basses, which are super expensive, I always found it hard to recommend them when I got asked this. Switching to Jackson, I can honestly get behind the recommendation: I’ve taken this bass across North America in sub zero temps, hot temps, and have used it exclusively for every video and recording in the last 3+ years. It’s a $500 bass and plays more like a $1,200 bass. Amp - any good combo amp is the way to go: Ampeg, Orange, Blackstar, GK! They’re all great.

[@bat__bat]

I saw Tool first time when I was 16. This was early 2002 in New Orleans. Schism when played live during the Lateralus touring had an incredible extended middle section that isn't in the album version. If you search for live versions you might see it. That middle melodic section contrasted with the double-speed extended and improv'd bridge section would be like a 10 minute trip to another galaxy.

[@tjgraham3597]

Just incase anyone didn't know the band creates all the music in a completed form and then hands all the done songs to Maynard so he can create lyrics for each song!!! I think this is one of the reasons the band is more like 4 instruments

[@christopherpeters6365]

Thank you for that first notion that they are 4 instruments as I always explain them as dudes whom all play lead somehow in a beautiful dance together! 😎

[@shannontreiber1070]

Never do their music videos

[@edwardmunoz7853]

thank you 👊🤙🤘🍻

[@LowEndUniversity]

What do you mean?

[@abedi71]

​@@LowEndUniversity it distracts you from the music

[@LowEndUniversity]

Maybe ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@digitalnomad6286]

I listen Tool from my 14's now I'm about to acomplish 30's, yeah, acomplish... lol Your analysis of the band, beyond this song in particular, is very accurate, descriptive and the accompaniment with the bass makes it a 10/10. I've seen analyzes from producers, guitarists, drumers, other musicians, this one doesn't differ and is on par with all of them. Very good job man. I have no words about Tool at this point, we all understand the magnitude of the band. I hope they return to Argentina. All the best mate!

[@mi.dogman4438]

As a 55 yr old bass player. I’ve just been a fan since the beginning. Btw, your tone is great!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Nice! Glad you stopped by, and appreciate the kind words.

[@pentecostalbeard]

​@@LowEndUniversityI like your tone as well👍

[@punkrockmom71]

Tool is such a talented band. I saw them at Lollapalooza in '93. They were just a side band, and about 20 people were just standing around because no one knew them (including me). This was even before Undertow was released. Great analysis as always!

[@davidcorsello4501]

Gear gush - I have this exact bass and it is easily my most played bass. Love this thing.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Nice!!! Couldn’t agree more. It’s a workhorse.

[@andrewfellingham8388]

Quirky time signature changes and extremely talented instrumentalists with unquestionably original material that others can only duplicate - these guys are out on their own because they are Progressive Rock at its best well outside of the height of the genre. Rush and Yes were probably on these guys’ playlists when they were kids. Please please please keep creating so I can buy album after album. Thank you for breaking this down

[@stumetallicafan]

Cant get enough of this band at the minute . Have my wife liking then too. I'm the main cook in our house and she described Tool as being like my cooking , all different individual flavours coming together as one beautiful flavour at the end .

[@perrycleese5987]

Thank you sir. Love your informed analysis ❤

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you Perry! 🙏🏼

[@mo0ks666]

When you said Tool wasn't a video clip band, I spat up my drink!

[@dialect64]

Your describing Tool as just (set any # of) instruments is a perfect description of a lot of bands that grew out of the early 90s... (Primus for example). Composition over prescribed and standardized roles of writing. Quite happy that my beginnings of starting to write music myself, primarily on the bass, but also utilising software, was given that influence.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Primus is for SURE another great example here. I think progressive music is in a crazy cool spot right now, and I think a lot of newer bands have taken a nod from it.

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

That must be why I love both tool and primus

[@PxNxWxGxW]

There is a lot of cool bass lines in rock and metal. This is def one of em.