Vocal Coach reacts to A Perfect Circle - Judith

[@Roh_Echt]

How cool is Paz...when she pauses to put her hair up into a bun?

[@jimofthenorth8090]

There's the comment I was looking for :) I always loved that part of the video.

[@Roh_Echt]

@@jimofthenorth8090 Mine too...I wrote my comment before even starting the reaction vid. Because it has to be said.

[@dragonmagoz]

I understand that the scene had to be recorded in normal speed and then sped up because she just couldn't tie her bun that fast. With that said I sincerely worship at the Paz Lenchantin temple, so much talent.

[@dwvw]

Only reason I watch the video tbh. Most badass showmanship from a bass player ever.

[@Element-tu8jw]

Thought that since the video released. Boner time

[@Pushitdummyinc]

Fun fact: David Fincher directed the music video

[@tylerdurdin.1982]

Hells yeah, the director of "Fight Club", personal favorite of mine.

[@meghanmonroe]

It definitely had a Fight Club vibe.

[@mkn.567]

@@meghanmonroe More of a seven feel

[@johnjohn37371]

I love how Maynard worked through all the emotions of his mother's life and passing in all three of his bands...catharsis becomes something for all of us...

[@michaeltveten8458]

Paz and Billy added so much to this track….Great reaction, Beth!! 👏👏

[@DeathPenny]

What you described as Maynard and APC's process for writing songs is EXACTLY how Maynard writes his parts for TOOL - he waits for them to finish the music completely then he writes his melodies and lyrics - Cant speak to his process for Perfect Circle - But I would assume it is similar if not the same - not uncommon - the only difference being Maynard has commented he used to try to work out his parts with early versions of the songs Within TOOL , only to find they had they had rearranged, or changed parts forcing him to scrap what he had done - So now he waits until the music is DONE DONE - before he writes his parts.

[@GeekFurious]

Yeah, I think she flipped the information. TOOL writes the music first, THEN Maynard comes in. I don't think that's how it's done in any of his other bands.

[@JP47471]

@@GeekFurious in Puscifer he said they all make the music together.

[@tugmeboat]

Yep, they don't get along well when writing music in Tool, they move slow and Maynard moves fast. They found what works is to compose separately. Songwriting and composure fascinates me in the first place, but for Tool's music to have been developed separately, with no notion of what vocals might accompany is just mind-blowing to me.

[@DeathPenny]

@@tugmeboat in most of the bands I played in we would sometimes bring in complete songs to the band but most of the time we would start with a riff or idea and as a band build the instrumentation and our singer would come in when we were at the 90 percent complete and start putting vocal ideas into the mix and help with the final arrangements until songs were done done - Maynard is a legend man - he doesn’t want to hear shit from the other guys in TOOL until musically the song is 100 percent complete - he doesn’t want to alter arrangements he wants to work within the confines of the music they created and then Add his magic on top - I think it’s amazing and definitely a very special attribute that makes their music as special and uniquely TOOL - that it is. I think we really started to see that after Aenima with the release of Lateralus. Gotta love em

[@Janzer_]

Every song flows so well between music and vocals. I never tire of the album in full. I never listen to one song alone, it's always start to finish.

[@paisliesplace3921]

Mer De Noms, not only my favorite albums of A Perfect Circle, but one of my favorite of my albums. I never tire of listening to it. Every song is excellent. Judith is my favorite song, not only from the album, but just in general. Thank you Beth for sharing your take on it! 😀

[@tylerdurdin.1982]

Beautiful song, "3 Libras" is also another beauty. MJK can carry a note and puts out music like no other. 🤘🇺🇸

[@AIPTutorials]

Love this song! Orestes is another great one that has a completely different sound, but thematically is like a sequel to Judith (it also is the very next song on the album). Orestes hits me in the feels every time I hear it. The line "and from pulling you down with me here, I can almost hear you scream 'Give me one more medicated, peaceful moment'" absolutely wrecks me. Maynard's passion, pain and emotion pours through in that moment.

[@rachellavely4049]

My favorite song from this album. It’s gorgeous

[@trogdor6335]

The Orestes live version from Stone and Echo takes this song to a whole new level

[@joerussell9574]

Yeah Orestes is my favorite as well!

[@Larry1077]

Paz tying her hair up is friggin perfect

[@toddb8951]

Kicked it up a gear.

[@body_by_depuy]

She's an absolute monster. Criminally underrated bassist.

[@nihilmusic1536]

Her bass playing was perfect. What hair haha?

[@RH-xs8gz]

Maynard’s breath control is amazing!

[@Pjfaery]

I’ve heard this song for the 20 years of my life. The first time you hear so amazing x brings me joy to see someone else to enjoy it for the first time. Nothing like hearing a song for the first time or even ten!

[@sophiec0de]

Mer De Noms is still one of my favourite albums 23 years later, not a bad track on it. This song is about his mother being in a car crash that left her disabled but not giving up on her faith, hence all the angst. It's kinda a prequal to Tool's Wings For Marie and 10,000 days, which are about her passing and how he understands her faith better now.

[@ingobordewick6480]

Don't forget Jimmy, in the timeline before Judith and Wings for Marie. Very important track on Maynards journey, realizing, that he has to face his own anger (which he did in Judith) to make his peace with the situation.

[@nucl3arboNg]

She was not in a car crash she had a brain aneurism. Please check your facts...

[@sophiec0de]

@@nucl3arboNg Oh I'm, sorry, I remembered reading that it was a car crash. No need to be so rude.

[@tpaulalex724]

@@sophiec0de Indeed. The guy learns one fact and he thinks he is superior.

[@nucl3arboNg]

@@sophiec0de "Please check your facts" Is being so rude? Counseling might help with your pain. And yes now I'm being rude.

[@johnhmaloney]

Such a great song. I love the groove. Making it distinctly 3 and not 6 gives it such an insistence that works perfectly with Maynard's voice. I also loved how Paz, the bassist, kind of showed off by putting her hair up in the middle of the song and finishing it just in time to come in on the beat.

[@mstorrboy]

A stand out moment in my opinion.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Is it not in 6 though?

[@johnhmaloney]

@@BuckMcAntlerson It's a bit debatable, given where the snare hits are, but the beat that the kick hits on are is so heavily accented that I've always counted it as the 1.

[@Obi-WanMaroney]

I saw them at the 9:30 Club in DC right when this album came out. Paz was rocking out on stage and her breast totally popped out of her vest. She gave 0 Fs and put it back at her own leisure. Putting her hair up or her titty away, she's a bad ass on every level.

[@CarlosPerez-zd4mh]

Paz Lenchantin in bass, argentinian master

[@BillyReplies]

This is an incredible song, on a terrific album, by an outstanding band. Good choice! Maynard has such an incredible voice. Might I suggest you listen to "The Humbling River" by Puscifer, another of his musical groups. It's a mellow, beautiful dirge. I am new to this channel, and I absolutely love it ❤❤❤

[@coldwar45]

The vocals on Humbling River are so beautiful, especially the harmonies that Carina and Maynard’s son provide in the background.

[@CoastPropertyBuyers]

Yes agreed great choice w/- Humbling River. There are obv other great Puscifer tracks but this a good start 🤙

[@brentcrude8565]

Josh Freese absolutely killed it here. Beast mode from start to finish.

[@jdspencer60]

Every fanboy is hot for Paz Lechantin but then she turns around and it's Maynard dressed as her 🤣

[@jamesmusisca7547]

paz rockin that bass in heels

[@lorimiller8297]

Oh, the genius of Maynard. ❤️🤘🤘

[@timothygrayson]

I like this band. They have a spiritual sound. Very brave intention and very urgent message for Christians. Combing atmospheric rock with a moral tone satisfying experience. Thank-you Beth.

[@bobrutledge54]

3 libras from this album gets me every time. So much subtlety and dynamics with so much feeling. Really one of those songs that gives me chills every time. Please Beth, give it a listen!

[@inspectre27]

SUGGESTION: The Sugarcubes - Birthday. This late '80s post-punk band was obscure even when they were active, but the singer is most definitely not. Yes, that's Bjork shouting, growling, and yodeling through the band's signature song. Give a listen, I promise you won't be disappointed.

[@coldwar45]

May I recommend reacting to Puscifer’s song The Humbling River? It’s Maynard’s third project, and the vocals in it are very good. Carina Round, as well as Maynard’s son provide background vocals in the song.

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

As I under stand it this song is about Maynards Mother. About how her church turned against her yet she maintained her faith in that very church. She sounds like a good woman and Maynard sounds like a good son who loves his mother.

[@Steph-ot2ej]

Best hair tying moment in the history of recorded images.

[@Sem5626]

i don't think there is a better send off from an artist to his mother... ever

[@peterknecht6666]

I always loved this song. Now even more. Thanks Beth 😊

[@BethRoars]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@manocustaff4809]

Nice to see APC getting some love in here

[@BethRoars]

I agree! A Perfect Circle is a great band with a unique sound and style. Maynard James Keenan's vocals and lyrics combined with the talented musicians in the band create a powerful and emotional musical experience. It's always great to see fans appreciating and enjoying their music in the comments!

[@manocustaff4809]

@@BethRoars You should listen to a full album, you won't regret it. I recommend 13th Step but since you already analyzed Orestes and Judith, go for Mer De Noms.

[@jeffgagen3561]

Just was listen to this album again on a flight. Can't get any better.

[@josecarrasco4163]

Such a banger… and so ahead of time! It sounds like it was done this year!

[@SuneTheMairn]

The ponytail straight into bass with a pick, is so fucking cool

[@hairychris444]

Aaah, went to almost a dozen APC shows when they toured their first 2 albums. Good times!

[@mpotter9944]

Excellent live show, only seen these guys twice but really fantastic. One tour Maynard was sporting the long black hair and performing from under the drum set in some sort of cage so pretty much obscured from view, but it was an outside venue and started raining like mad, like torrential, and he came out from the cage and stood at the edge of the stage all out there for everyone to see and asked, 'would you like us to stop playing" or some such. Needless to say the audience went nuts, fun little concert moment burned into the brain. They kept playing.

[@MoogieFerengi]

One of my all time favorites!

[@uliseidenstuecker]

This Sgng for me is the answer to the question about THE perfect Song. Instruments, vocals, timing, vocals,... Everything...💯%

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

This song dredges up emotions when you realize what it's about.

[@MemphisJagsfan]

I've loved the song for many years without knowing the meaning. Now that I know the meaning, I tear up every time I hear this song. So powerful.

[@JV-mw7gv]

Big fckn emotions. I was searching for this comment. Found it!

[@F13fan]

Great song. And cool vid, love how Paz times the putting up of her hair. And love all their harmonies together near the end. Maynard great as always

[@UnspecifiedHandle]

If you want to check out a live performance of APC, their take on Led Zeppelin's 'When the Levee Breaks' is a unique take on the song and if there was no heavy post-production, they absolutely nailed the song.

[@cginsane22]

I'm just gonna echo The Humbling River suggestions I see 👍🏾

[@PedroDeAlvarado81]

That’s one way to announce you are here. Amazing song and album

[@Brandon84J]

The opening song to this album is The Hollow, and omg, it's such a sexual song. It's all about the libido, but you'd never know it just by hearing it without hearing the lyrics. Best song on the a whole album. I recommend watching The Hollow live at Red Rocks. Amazing, beautiful song

[@toddashton9696]

Great reaction Beth. Really enjoyed this one.

[@Ajonr]

Paz twisting up her hair in the middle of the song is total rock and roll.

[@galacticriminalx]

YES!!

[@TornSoul062473]

I think 3 Libras was my favorite of Mer De Noms. That whole album is a beast.

[@Skeptical73]

2:44 "Scandinavian folk princess" lol 👌

[@courtneybailey7020]

Fun fact: Before forming APC Maynard was living with Billy, and he really liked the stuff Billy was working on but Billy was picturing a female singer. So…Maynard decided to audition…dressed up as a woman. Billy was so impressed with his performance they decided to work together. I heard that story in an old interview with them.

[@MarkoWarko]

Heard that Billy was Tool's guitar tech and that was how they originally knew each other

[@jaredbritten9155]

Maynard is dressed like a dark Jesus. The hair, clothes, and the fact he's wearing sandals (I think) the backup singers making the "He did it all for you"s sound like a choir somewhat. Theres so much to this

[@g54b95]

@ 0:56: "Mmm." Yes, my sentiments exactly!

[@vaughnnewman8903]

Mer De Noms and the Thirteenth Step are my 2 favorite albums. Whether it's with APC, Puscifer or Tool, Maynard can do no wrong and always surrounds himself with great musicians, especially Danney Carey- one of the greatest to ever pick up the sticks.

[@rx7dude2006]

Paz putting her hair up:)

[@ItsAidanJames]

My favorite song and favorite scream of all time.

[@lucaskilian3248]

Simplesmente incrível! Suas análises são feitas de forma profundamente inteligente e bastante interativas. Dá para sentir seu amor pelo universo da música em todas as análises. Amo você, de coração.🌹

[@Brandon84J]

I have their emblem tattood on the inside of my left arm. I will always love Mer De Noms, I sincerely think it's the best album ever made

[@markshoe5192]

I have always loved the performance of "3 Libras" on Letterman. Maynard kills it!

[@oscararzate7956]

Si que emociona la canción bien Beth 👏👏🍀🍀

[@JustBuck24]

Gotta Love Paz putting up here her hair and wearing high heals....

[@KlooKloo]

As a long time Tool fan, it was so amazing to hear Maynard with BACKUP vocals!

[@jazzdeath1]

Ohhh yess I love Maynard and his voice !!!! Excellent vocals for me is just AWESOME!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@alainaheacock3321]

I'm a opera singer I'm 42 love your imput grew up with rock music

[@tommypickles4188]

The meaning behind this song is just as flooring as the tone

[@joshs8685]

You really gotta know the meaning behind the lyrics of this song for it to have the full impact.

[@echopryme]

3 Libras or you haven't heard what he's capable of. 💯

[@RaulGarcia-xg5fd]

Had never watched the music video and realize slipknots b4 I forget music video is extremely similar to this. Awesome!

[@nickacelvn]

One of the best hair tie ups ever.

[@bloodsling]

this is the song that got me into Josh Freese. Such great drums on this track. And of course Maynard always crushes it.

[@anthonypallen7919]

Same here for Josh. I want him to be next foos drummer

[@SugarcatPlays]

@@anthonypallen7919 was about to say this lol either him or Cameron

[@anthonypallen7919]

@@SugarcatPlays either one, but Josh is sick.

[@sretePtraB]

Paz putting her hair up between bass parts is so freakin sexy. ☺️

[@Zinetha]

Oh gosh, how young was I when I first heard this?! You know what makes me ask that question? The fact that I remember loving the song, know it by heart, but it's like I hear the lyrics for the first time... I'm Finnish and we start studying English when we're 10, and I apparently understood about 5 words of what he sang... There are entire pop songs I know by heart but had no idea what they were saying. Kinda like English-speaking people knowing all the lyrics to Dragostea Din Tei or Gangham Style, despite not understanding a word, and then later learning the language and then "the f***, I understand everything".

[@dragonmagoz]

And the lyrics for this song in particular are a doozy. Being an agnostic myself is almost like a second-hand anthem for me.

[@kingv1331]

Would recommend Maynard's other band Puscifer and their song "Remedy". Will give you a really good chance to hear both Maynard and Carina do some lovely things vocally.

[@jarrodmcallen6049]

Love APC! Mer De Noms is fantastic but I'm also in love with Thirteenth Step, Pet is such a great song off of that album!

[@ivrogggg]

im expecting this beth.thank you

[@whaleshark2625]

You should check out "The Outsider" and "Weak and Powerless" as well

[@terrellkluting5370]

You’re amazing!

[@TonioZ]

5:06 the most shocking and emotional part of the song, if you listen carefully it really gives you goosebumps

[@JennRighter]

Y’all weird about Paz. Chill out. She put her hair up. 👏🏻 I guess.

[@delosreyesgino]

1:06 When she is enjoying the song but actually learned what it's all about at that moment haha!

[@tristanedwards7302]

Mer De Noms is a monster of a rock album. One of the best of all time.

[@edwardmunoz7853]

Please give "by and down" from Red Rock a listen. Maynard's voice is hauntingly perfect.

[@plantdesigns7889]

Their live at Red Rocks Stone and Echo version of Orestes is one of my favorites. On another note...Paz!!!

[@geoffreyhhill]

Hi Beth Roars, would you do a reaction video of the sound my jaw makes when it hits the floor after watching any of your videos? You are absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@tnightwolf]

Masterpiece!🤟❤🤘

[@BreitheNua]

I remember seeing a right-wing pastor on YT review this song at one point (watched it out of curiosity). What was interesting to me was that while he took issue with the *message* of the song and Maynard basically calling out his mother for believing in a god that made her to suffer throughout her life, the pastor couldn't deny the overwhleming talent that went into making it and how good the song is. And that to me was a sign of just how talented Maynard and his bandmates (across all 3 of his bands) are. On a related note, if you haven't listened to them yet, I definitely recommend Tool's songs "Wings for Marie (Pt 1)", "10,000 Days (Wings for Marie Pt 2), and Puscifer's song "Horizons". All 3 of those were songs written by Maynard while he was still processing his grief from the death of his mother.

[@robertarce5377]

Maynard is such an incredible singer!

[@4thdealers]

This video was directed by David Fincher, that why's there so much similarities in style w/ Fight Club.

[@SuperDoggy99]

Best music video ever.

[@sinnerforlife2827]

As an atheist all I can say : THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE!!!!!!

[@ThirdEye...]

Hope you’ll react to more of A Perfect Circle, even Live!

[@jamesmusisca7547]

he did it all for you

[@Atros81]

This song really needs to be paired with it's sister songs, Tool's "Wings for Marie' and '10,000 Days', which are very directly tied together in the fact that they're all referring to his relationship with his mother (Judith Marie Keenan), who was paralyzed from a cerbral hemorrhage when he was a kid. Judith is his... response to her faith despite what had happened to her... and the other two songs are about process her death when she passed in 2003.

[@dcinsc]

Amazing song!!

[@robertsandoval5574]

Could you do 3 Libras also by APC. Great vocals.

[@bradmccrorey]

I never realised how much Maynard’s vocals remind me of mike patton - particularly during Faith No more’s peak. If you don’t know their work from the early 90s, I’d love to see your reaction.

[@bradmccrorey]

Also is it just me or are you turning into a massive metal head 😂🤘

[@professoryaffle]

There’s a Rick Beato video posted last night (i think) where Maynard talks about his process.

[@shatteredstiks7392]

I think of it as 8th triplet on the hihat 4/4 that's probably the proper exact time for the most part

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

Paz hair tie up is epic time management

[@jmcr7f]

Sweet, I recommend "3 libras" 🥳

[@upsidlvr]

One other interesting thing and anyone else please correct me if I'm wrong. I don't know anything about Puscifer live but everytime he played with Tool live he was always in the background never really being the "frontman" more of a shadow because he wanted the music to speak for itself or something to that affect and for APC he would do the normal and be the "frontman" for those shows. At least every time I saw both those two bands live, those were my experiences. Great review though as usual.

[@jamalelaamraoui9575]

Yes, I am a fan of you, Master of Disputes

[@ghostmonkey0432]

I got see Ashes divide during the revolution tour which lead me to aperfectcircle which in turn lead me to tool which lead me to puscifer 😅 but all in all I love aperfectcircle over the other two and anything billy is in.