Classical Composer Reacts to Lateralus (Tool) - The Daily Doug (Episode 48)

[@mattweiss4843]

"There is a reason no one sounds like Tool...because no one can." Exactly.

[@ronniecorbett6306]

Truth

[@DusteyeMC]

yeah, he nailed that one too.

[@zukacs]

@@DusteyeMC dude the exact moment i read this comment he said this in video. mind blown

[@nigeobm4595]

Listen Soen's Cognitive

[@rainbowroom2010]

Come on guys...everyone knows Tool were influenced by Pink Floyd...

[@wilcol8087]

The fact that Doug picked up that it was the Fibonacci sequence is incredible

[@benwallet7818]

Because it's not credible.

[@DrMcKay66]

Knox Hill the rapper got it aswell. He got mindblown 😂

[@Fmb-sp4fb]

@@DrMcKay66hell nah i've watched many of The Knox's reactions and they're just fake imo, he just googled it before

[@DrMcKay66]

@@Fmb-sp4fb Im guessing that no one cares anyway though.

[@bourbonzcaches8493]

Not really, easily googled.

[@charleysage5827]

My wife is a professional pianist. I had never heard of Fibonacci until I had this playing in my truck. She just casually said, that's cool. Me, what's cool. She says that's Fibonacci. Then I had to have her explain it to me.

[@nathanmckay2998]

Yeah, the lyrics are wrote in that Fibonacci sequence. I had to look it up because I was never a good math student in school... I was a stoner that rocked out to Tool!

[@seaofsorrow71]

@@nathanmckay2998 you are good at math if you rocked to Tool.

[@flyingardilla143]

Your wife is a keeper.

[@rexahdar4199]

@@flyingardilla143 Exactly

[@baukanakuab]

@@nathanmckay2998 Is English your first language? "written" "have never been" "maths"

[@darinfields4238]

Okay, that you immediately recognized the Fibonacci sequence in the meter of the lyrics on your first reaction is spectacular. That little gem is heralded by Tool geeks as part of the mystery of the universe. Kudos to your spectacular ear.

[@evrE1aftermestolemyname]

he obviously researched it before. wish he didnt pretend like he didnt

[@ViolentGenius]

@@evrE1aftermestolemyname if he’s a composer he would know the sequences and patterns which are taking place within the tempo. Combined that with basic knowledge of the Fibonacci code and it wouldn’t be hard for him to notice. Most composers can hear things within songs that we can’t.

[@TheBeanis8]

@@ViolentGenius LOL. Nobody would make that connection just because they know the Fibonacci sequence. Not on the first listen just like that especially. I'm sure this guy is a great composer and all that but if anyone actually believes he didn't look into beforehand, they're just fooling themselves. It's not a big deal either so no reason to defend the guy, but like someone else said it would be cooler if he'd admit it rather than pretend he just happened to make that connection the first time ever hearing the song, lol. I like your username though.

[@ViolentGenius]

@@TheBeanis8 I'm not defending him. I'm just not assuming I know what he did beforehand..

[@TheBeanis8]

@@ViolentGenius this isn't a direct comparison but it's sort of like the videos made today that are blatantly obviously staged even though they try to pretend that they aren't. With those, you don't know the 'beforehand' either and are still technically making an assumption, as obvious as it is. This is similar.. I wouldn't call these reaction videos "staged" but I would say that there are lots and lots of them that the listener has in fact listened to the song beforehand and yet presents the video as though they hadn't. Ultimately it's not that big of a deal but it is a little deceptive. If I'm wrong about this guy I would gladly eat my crow but I would say with 99% confidence that he didn't just make the Fibonacci connection from his first listen ever, regardless of him being a composer. Am I saying it's IMPOSSIBLE? No. But it's pretty damn unlikely. Especially for a person who just also so happens to be doing a reaction video on KZbin. Maybe there's a few people in the world who could hear the song one time and make that connection but to also have it coincidentally be a person doing a reaction video on KZbin, well to me that's just more than obvious that he did a little research beforehand. Anyway, have a good day.

[@KoDaMoJo]

If you're this impressed by Danny Carey's studio tracks, you need to catch Pneuma live from his kit.

[@thewildhealer541]

Hope we get to see more live videos from Tool in the future. Maybe we would if it weren't for covid. Maybe we would have a world tour too for Fear Inoculum.

[@viking_nor]

@@thewildhealer541 after catching covid twice on tour i think maynard is staying home for a while

[@kevinwassledah1153]

I'll agree with the Pneuma suggestion. May I add "Invincible" as well? Both epic in their own ways.

[@spongylord7131]

@@viking_nor twice? Yikes! Covid getting to Maynard made this pandemic shit personal. How silly is that... but Maynards voice is a national treasure.

[@serclintalot4497]

If I see one more Vic Firth Pneuma Live reaction...

[@Wungolioth]

Only Tool would create such an intricate song mathematically, and philosophically, and then tease their fans for overanalyzing, right in the lyrics.

[@CarlosLiberated]

Funny stuff. Given Maynard’s history, it probably is a slight tease, but he also infuses many meanings into his lyrics. Overthinking, over analyzing, separates the body from the mind. He’s talking about intuition and the importance of trusting your gut so that you can feel the universe and seize the opportunities that open up to people who can intuitively sense them.

[@edostork8121]

I read somewhere in an earlier comment elsewhere that you can also interpret this overthinking-overanalyzing too literally or too negatively. The comment said that the other part of the text that mentions separating body from the soul is taken together with that overthinking-overanalyzing part. So with that, I understand that the lyrics would be about being holistic and try to find all the angles without simplifying. Basically, to embrace complexity and push yourself to grow as a human being which, for me, is part of the main message of the song.

[@t.rexsymonds7969]

Beautifully put

[@EvilSean62]

i love that this is a thing ... can you picture snoop doggs fans having this discussion ... or even a vacuous teen salivatory trender stampede pausing mid shopping frenzy to analyse the time sig and instagramming the O...MG ( because just OMG is so last week ) ... endless conveyor belts of pretty but empty young things toppling into the maw of consumer death when they have spent their money and eaten their inheritance only to be told that plastic isnt cool now and theirs will be the final generation to have a lasting effect as the new kids on the block are all 'leave no tracer's and one kid at the back ... with the plastic lunch box with spam on white is quietly tapping his feet to the walkman rendition of classical music from the olden days of 2002 before we had children and sprots personalities running the country

[@hoist8111]

@@EvilSean62 that's the most pretentious way I've ever seen someone else try to call other people pretentious.

[@MainelyW212]

Ever watch Tool become someone’s new favorite band? Watch a composer figure out this song in the first listen. He’s initiated now.

[@ericwalters9878]

Yeah. I like to try to find someone who’s NEVER heard of Tool. Most have heard them so they aren’t actually virgins. Most have heard a song or two before.

[@undertow3461]

I do like to watch these. They bring a whole new experience to this experienced TooL listener.

[@chadhaas6183]

I like the name bro. Yours and Tool of course

[@chadhaas6183]

@@ericwalters9878 I'm always amazed how that is still a reality

[@Davide77770]

When talking about Tool the word "initiation" is the right one. They're not a band, they're religion.

[@ryepie75]

I worked at Cello Studios when Tool was recording this album. I can remember the sheer power coming out of that studio just hearing it come through the walls while walking down the hallway-and also standing outside the door of the control room. They tracked the drums in the biggest studio with the drum kit near the back of the studio facing the control room. The room sound on the drums is amazing. This is where they also recorded Aenima, although it was Ocean Way Back then.

[@pvrhye]

Lateralus came out when I was in College. At the same time my psych course was teaching about cerebral lateralization. That first line talks about early brain development. Babies see in black and white, then red and yellow. The sequence starts at one, goes up to something much longer and ends at 1. I think the song is about getting back in touch with your intuitive child-like self and returning to that receptive state.

[@carborundorum]

Sounds like we're about the same age. I had this CD in my car for a year straight. It changed my life.

[@XYourexMyxSaviorX]

there is also a hint of evolution beyond the mere physical presence of oneself reach up and out go beyond one's own boundaries

[@ayrsine]

WOW!

[@andrewhandelsman834]

Maybe...

[@ekopradja5974]

Geez

[@TheLarknessMonster]

So I know I'm late to the party here but this song goes so far in depth with the Fibonacci that it goes beyond just the syllables in the verses. Song actually starts at 1 second rather than 0 on Tools posted YT lateralus, so things may seem 1 sec off, but going off my song library song starts at 0 sec. - Syllables in each verse go (1) black, (1) then, (2) white are, (3) all I see, (5) In my infancy, (8) red and yellow then came to be, (5) reaching out to me, (3) lets me see - The introduction part of the song in 4/4 time is 01:12 long. 0,1,1,2 are the first four numbers in the sequence. - The first verse starts at 97 seconds. 97 seconds is 1.617 of a minute. Which is approx the golden ratio found in the Fibonacci (1.618) - Each verse is 55 seconds long. 55 is the 11th # in the sequence. - Time signatures within the main or chorus riff is 9/8, 8/8, 7/8. 987 is a number in the sequence.

[@dreddnawtmettlehead2913]

Was going to point out this exact thing. Throughout the song most every major change happens around golden ratio, fibonochi, and primes. Not just the lyrics but also beats measures meters are mathematically immaculate. The white black red yellow also refers to the philosophers stone.... this song should be taught in schools.

[@c_gull9995]

My dude you are over thinking and over analyzing. Watch our or your body will separate from your mind!

[@timl8302]

Yep! Syllables go-13. The pre- Chorus is 13. "As below So above and beyond I imagine" Lateralus is 'Lateral Thinking." The time signatures he mentioned 987, is a number in the sequence. His vocals starts at 1minute &.37 seconds = 1.618 minutes (Golden Ratio.) .

[@Jguthro]

But the sequence starts at zero...

[@TheLarknessMonster]

@@Jguthro Explain to me how you are going to have a word with 0 syllables?

[@dansnow7374]

This is completely engrossing. As a basement “ musician” to listen to someone who knows music theory and can pick out chords and key by listening is amazing black magic to me. This is very cool stuff. I really enjoyed your Iron Maiden reactions/ breakdown as well.

[@Doug.Helvering]

Thanks. I ‘tune up’ before listening...so that I have a foundation to start verbally recognizing the chords and notes. I don’t have perfect pitch. We practice doing listening like this often in music school.

[@JanneTarhanen]

My words exactly! And this analysis of the song, got me subbed to this channel. This very different approach to these reaction videos and this also re-freshes this "reaction genre". I just hope that when @Doug Helvering stomples upon Nightiwish, I wish that he would tackle "The Greatest Show on Earth" -studio version. TGSoE deserves Dougs input.

[@serclintalot4497]

To be fair. If it's Tool, D minor is a pretty safe assumption.

[@undertow3461]

Exactly how I feel. When I first heard TooL back in *coughs* it was beautiful, chaotic noise that I was looking forward to dissecting. Haven't stopped since. 💕 Love you all.💕

[@horseshoe_nc]

@@JanneTarhanen Doug is now in the Nightwish rabbit hole. He has done Ghost Love Score and The Greatest Show On Earth. He went with the official live of both.

[@5eba]

I'm weeping to the outro out of overflowing emotion. I'm so thankful this music exists.

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

A lot of Maynard's lyrics are about self-acceptance, reflection and spiritual growth. Pretty much nailed it.

[@myNamesTakin]

Don't forget drugs and sexual abuse

[@richard_from_england333]

@@myNamesTakin He's making fun of drugs

[@Speakofawe]

This song is definitely an example of that for sure! I always come back to this song if I feel like shit. That album is aligned with my soul... or my soul immediately aligned with it - so. Damn. Good.

[@TheAsphyx666]

"The basic beat doesn't change throughout, it's how they're organizing the larger beats..." Nailed it, dude. This is how they manage to sound so rhythmically intricate and still lay down an amazing groove.

[@ce6ej]

Wow…. I’ve never heard someone explain it like that 🤯. I learn new stuff about this band every day…

[@alexgram1276]

I ve never seen a man getting the whole meaning of this song in just one listen, you are great

[@freakbythecat]

It's called google....he be reading a crib sheet

[@innosanto]

@@freakbythecat no, I think it is music classical education. A trained classical musician understands and counts the numbers of rhythms, and of notes, very easily, it is done even since the first month's of education. This stuff, is not new, even ancients used number patterns and ratios in music, paintings and architecture. It is just rebrought in modern pop culture.

[@freakbythecat]

@@innosanto never said he didn't know musical theory did I. So how you getting some one cheating to some one not knowing anything. You know to get the music theory you practice and learn, just like research on songs so you understand. That's how smart people do things, learn. So to sum it up. I'm saying the dude has listened to the song and it's not his first listen

[@tbeng12]

@@freakbythecat Plus he's got a Phd in this field you know.

[@freakbythecat]

@@tbeng12 PhD don't mean you don't write shit down and practice something before you go to the public with it. PhD probably means your smart enough to do that since you have a PhD and don't do shit all willy nilly

[@peterprovost727]

Never heard this song before. It is absolutely unbelievable! I'm still trying to piece myself together in the right functioning order....

[@the_____project4582]

You should hear the rest of their catalogue

[@Caydecate]

Welcome to TOOL

[@JorgeRamirez-ij6fo]

When you're tired from a long day or down for whatever reason, listen to this band.

[@jimlthor]

The whole album is put together in Fibonnacci order as well. So listen to it in that order and it all blends together

[@Marcocarronda]

I'm a fan of everyone who found the Fibonacci sequence in Lateralus. Sir, you got a lot of fans, the TOOL Army. It"s very cool to look at TOOL by your classical eye . We salute you

[@Steelwhip2001]

Tool is the only band that makes me feel as if I have touched the Divine when listening to them.

[@JorgeRamirez-ij6fo]

Absolutely correct my friend

[@TheHonestDogGuy]

Absolutely

[@bjjpenguin]

Beautifully said my friend. I feel the same way. ❤

[@martychomik2878]

shivers

[@chriscary9269]

Tool is my generation’s Pink Floyd, Rush, Led Zeppelin all in one

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

Always thought of them as a metal Floyd.

[@Andrew46_2]

I 100% agree.

[@chazstone6744]

Tool is what happens when you compress those 3 into one infinitely dense point.

[@DusteyeMC]

true

[@TheRedverb]

I, for one, dislike Tool being compared to any of those bands. To me those bands have never sounded like Tool and vis versa. Tool are their own thing and they've earned that title.

[@raymondharnack4160]

The intro is the sound of the inside of a mother’s womb. The harsh intro is that infant being thrust suddenly into the world.

[@brandonhinrichs387]

Danny Carey is also a professionally trained Jazz percussionist. His college degree is a music degree

[@Verifraudreports]

you forgot Wizard Octopus

[@Squirrelconga]

@@Verifraudreports 👾

[@janelson41]

He has a doctorate in percussion and a masters in ancient mathematics, if I'm not mistaken...

[@googelle7555]

Prog musicians ... gotta LOVE 'em ...

[@nyobunknown6983]

And he spent time as a session musician.

[@danielmrtns]

4:41 “I think I got the rhythm pegged...” Tool: “challenge accepted!”

[@Thinchap]

"What is that?". It's the sound of you being born.

[@edwardomunoz9299]

Nice🤘💯

[@BenCoultryAfishall]

Dude. Props lol

[@SparkimusPrime]

I was reading this comment right as he said that 😂

[@brendabowers5515]

Excellent n

[@rickp5205]

For years I was a TOOL fan, I practiced Aikido and studied Nietzsche - in the song Lateralus, I realized they all came together. The spirals in Aikido's philosophy of movement and Nietzsche's philosophy of "embrac[ing] whatever may come." And, no doubt, there's probably at least dozens of other references/influences that could be legitimately inferred and or mined from just that single song. Nietzsche once wrote that he was writing for an audience probably not yet born. I believe TOOL is writing for future generations that will still marvel at their art. TOOL. RULES.

[@thevoidaintdeep6475]

"You Tool fans probably know about this". Yeah dude, there's like an ongoing in-joke that we never shut up about it :)) Welcome to the club

[@stagger9660]

Yeah man the fettuccine sequence is what really sells this song

[@faamecanic1970]

More like “Join us as we go down the rabbit hole” :)

[@Maverick0420]

The time signatures of the chorus of the song change from 9/8 to 8/8 to 7/8; as drummer Danny Carey says, "It was originally titled 9-8-7. For the time signatures. Then it turned out that 987 was the 16th number of the Fibonacci sequence. So that was cool."

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

The Tool Army needs more of your Tool reactions!!!

[@jenkinsisaac91]

This is by far one of the absolute best reactions to a tool song I’ve ever seen. The amount of things you noticed and understood from the meanings of this song is incredible, I can’t wait to see more of your stuff

[@chrisconnelly5907]

@Art Antipop which part?

[@chrisconnelly5907]

@Art Antipop I want to know more about Tool and their secrets from a super fan.

[@mushroomblue5504]

Maynard writes the lyrics after hearing the piece of music. The vocals are also viewed and treated as an instrument, rather than just leading the song. Fantastic reaction; well done.

[@brandonhinrichs387]

It always cracks me up when people say oh it fits so perfectly and you're like yeah no shit because the music was already finished so naturally he's going to be singing in the gaps 😂

[@mahogany174]

Maynard takes the music and tries not to ruin the masterpiece as created and in the process elevates it to perfection. No other band sound like this. Absolutely mesmerising.

[@darkprime2990]

My New Year’s resolution is to go back and like these videos that I’ve seen and loved for years now. Thanks Doug. And thanks Tool Army! Spiral out

[@farn451]

you're the first reactori've ever seen who's clocked the fibonacci sequence without a tool army member laying it out. i could see you thinking it! Masters of minimalism and taking an idea and extending it in ways that are both simple and complex. when i tabbed out the bass line that section was as you guessed, 9/8, 4/4 and 7/8 with 5/8 for the verses.

[@Doug.Helvering]

Thanks. Folks like me train to listen to music like this...takes years of practice. The 9/8, 8/8, 7/8 thing was a lucky guess. The macro phrase has 24 beats. 9+8+7 is a neat way to have three large measures. I’ve thought about that before in my own music and happened to recognize the pattern.

[@corditeshade]

I saw them live in Madrid in 2019, 6 months before the pandemic started. The emotional response to even a video such as this can be overwhelming - especially with all what has been happening. Dissecting the psyche.

[@robertjones4361]

"It lifts you up"........Yes it does.......Take the TooL Journey my friend, it's the most cerebral and intelligent and progressive music available.......they are truly organic and have grown together as men over 30 years.....I am 54 years old, no kid........they have guided me during many dark times, this particular album came out in 2001 and the tour was interrupted by the tragedy of 9/11, the lyrics throughout this album and catalog.......will spark thought......you're not reading too much into it......they are talking about becoming the best "human" you can be and to push the envelope of accepted to be possibly better

[@Doug.Helvering]

Thanks very much. My brother has been on me for years to dive into Tool. No stopping now!

[@rasol136]

Then Fear Inoculum came out and their tour was interrupted by the Pandemic. Quite a coincidence or they release their music right when the world would need it most.

[@jen0000]

All of their shows are amazing but IMO the Lateralus tour was the most memorable. I was so thankful they came to Philly that year.

[@wccook1]

Doug, I absolutely love your Tool reactions. That’s how I found you and I have since loved all of your other vids. Thankyou sir 🙏🏻

[@jessicamcbee8702]

Oh, I so love hearing a reaction that comes with musical knowledge. I love the insight! Welcome to the TOOL Army!!! I hope you do more TOOL reactions!! This is fabulous!

[@Shake69ification]

It’s very satisfying to hear those who know something about music _really_ listen and understand what we all have known on a subconscious level.

[@cndluluv]

“no one sounds like Tool... because no one can” GD right.

[@MorningKillsDawn]

I'm calling it right now: Tool Army assemble!

[@spongylord7131]

Sorry I’m late sir!

[@ilovetacos6092]

Checking in!

[@billeddingfield4966]

Bigger every day!😉

[@carlosportillo2781]

Sir. Yes sir!

[@Shovelheadtard]

reporting for duty

[@wendeln92]

I love these analyses by professional musicians. It shows that many of these heavy "rock" bands are not just pulling uot their instruments and making a bunch of noise. There is structure and intelligence. They really are musicians and not just a group of guys guys getting stoned and playing slamming their instruments. Also love that there are other Tool fans out there that like similar bands as I do (Pink Floyd, Rush, King Crimson, etc.) which I believe led me to really liking and appreciating Tool.

[@kdiamond]

The fact that you picked up the Fibonacci thing on your first listen is super impressive. Keep doing these reactions, loving them so far.

[@Jalynfein]

The fact that you think he picked up on that without any prior knowledge is super impressive. Especially considering you can witness evidence that he's already heard this song. Super naive.

[@KORKEL-]

More like super unbelievable

[@Bramble451]

@@Jalynfein You may be right or wrong. But another commenter said his pianist wife picked up on it on her first hearing. And he explains why he is familiar with it - it's used in classical music composition. So maybe he is fibbing about the Fibonacci, but it's worth remembering that just because someone can do something that you can't, doesn't mean it can't be done. Rick Beato can pick up on songs on first hearing, because his ear is trained and he is familiar with certain patterns that frequently show up in pop songs. Key of Geebs, also a composer, picks up on all sorts of different aspects of songs that many of us probably missed.

[@Benni-rp9or]

@@Bramble451 Key of Geebs also admitted to looking ahead at songs, so it's possible he knew about the Fibonacci sequence ahead of time. I'm skeptical as well that someone, even a musician would just pick up on that so clearly and early in the song on the first play. I also don't believe that the Fibonacci sequence is super common in music, or at least not commonly discussed. My wife is a pianist and has studied music and theory, she has a degree and has been playing for over 20 years and teaches lessons. I'm curious if she's aware of it, I'll ask her tonight. I'm not saying someone would never pick up on this, but in the day of KZbin fame, some people will say or do almost anything to get recognition and subscribers.

[@haldern501]

just found this video, the fact that you figured out the whole fibonacci sequence thing on the first listen.. you are a genius. i watch a lot of 'reaction' channels, but you are BY FAR the most well-educated person i've ever come across.

[@Evelynthelost3]

Tool are a bunch of music geniuses that no one can even compare them to they are literally the best band change my mind

[@coachklub1556]

Doug: Thank you for this. The joy you felt, I have felt every one of the 100+ times I have played this track. Wonderful having you explain some of the magic. Great stuff from you and of course from TOOL.

[@chrisjohnzo5235]

you figured it out , i trust you now , i am following

[@myriadpath]

i am immensely happy for anyone who can listen to this for the first time and come away with that much understanding. good on you, and you just gained another sub

[@anthonypallen7919]

Fun to see someone who gets it. Tool is always a surprise to à listener.

[@tomgrant29]

"Where are they gonna go now?" To the end of time and space my friend :)

[@lejlateletovic5225]

...after "Reaching out to embrace the random , reaching out to embrace whatever may come"

[@elskeletor3566]

The whole album is the Fibonacci sequence. You should watch the interview with Maynard on Joe Rogan show where he explains this.

[@danielkeene3852]

Then Maynard tells Joe that it wasn't intentional. Maynard trolling Joe with a little smirk.

[@ricks.3883]

"Really"? yea🤣 I loved your reaction when you figured out the Fibonacci stuff. Great review of this song 👍🏻

[@Paranoid44]

Great reaction! 🙌 Really enjoyed your insight. Looking forward to you doing more Tool. Now I'm gonna go listen to some Stravinsky 😁

[@drivehard2395]

You have no idea how cool it is to see someone like you express the exact reasons why I love these groups so much. To see you react to the very things that made me react when I first heard them is wonderful. It's like sitting in a room with friends back in Austin, Texas playing tracks for each other and getting turned on to new things. Love it.

[@rayrayokmusic]

Great analysis. Crazy to think you got this the first time. Whoa.

[@zachchristensen1104]

A little too crazy Maybe what do you think? Not to be a skeptic it felt a little hokey, unnatural not trying to offend anybody but I'd rather be a dick than a dildo, then again I'm usually only right half the time. Although I am glad he enjoyed it, and will continue to check him out, but he is on probation

[@DR.DisInfect]

Don't be a dick 😒

[@damianhenry6227]

Welcome to the tribe brother. 😆 it’s awesome to see the light turn on in someone’s head when they get it. Awesome.

[@Explosion-of-consciousness]

“Are they doing Fibonacci stuff?” Welcome to Tool. Have fun going down this rabbit hole. You’ve only just begun. :)

[@GizliBiraz]

This song has it all... all the intricacies and layers of the music & musicality you noted, but also: • math (Fibonacci, spiral, Golden Ratio) • science (galaxies spiral, grow, ever expanding) • human development ("black and white are all I see, in my infancy, red and yellow then came to me..."-how human eyesight develops from infancy and beyond) • existentialism ("spiral out, keep going..." or "push the envelope, watch it bend") • spirituality (reaching, striving, wanting more, "There is so much more that beconks me to look through to these infinite possibilities") • mental health ("Overthinking, over analyzing... withering my intuition...") • hope for the future ("We may just go where no one's been... keep going") My favorite line has always been "I'm reaching up and reaching out, I"m reaching for the random or whatever will bewilder me"

[@brianc5410]

Key Of Geebs is amazing y’all need to go look at his reactions

[@ilovetacos6092]

Love his reactions. Watching composers try to dissect Tool is so satisfying for me. It’s like a drug for me.

[@kepp81]

Watching his reactions for the last couple hours led me here lol

[@zukacs]

is this why i got recommend this channel?

[@paul.i3606]

Definitely

[@robinclaidlaw]

The only other reactor I’ve seen hear and spot the Fibonacci sequence first go.

[@IvanSKMK]

Omg it IS a heartbeat in the womb at the beginning. I've been listening to Tool for more than 20 years and never caught on to that but it makes so much sense given how the lyrics start. Wow, and you got that on the first take. Kudos

[@rlundquest]

I thought your critique of Tool's music, from one listen, was the best I have heard so far. I am convinced that Tool is the greatest group of musicians, together and on their own. I don't think you can find any better. Their music is so complex and has incredible depth. I have been hooked ever since I first listened to them in 1997. Their music NEVER gets old! Thank you for your perspective, I appreciate your attention to the many details 🤘

[@citylineman]

Love your honest reaction. The analytics you provide are amazing! I think you truly enjoyed this song. Thank you for sharing.

[@Spooky_Tooth1]

This needs more thumbs up 👍

[@fan-i-am]

I'm only 2:40 in and I already know this guy GOOD! He said "What is that? Bup-bup-bup-bup. Like a heartbeat? Like a muscle. Because Lateralus would be a lateral muscle?" He is very observant and discerning. I like him already and I know he will appreciate Tool and give them the props they deserve! He's earned my subscribe! Edit: At 6:36 he just stopped and asked "Are they doing Fibonacci stuff?" realizing that they've incorporated it poetically/lyrically. I love this guy! He knows his stuff! (along with recognizing time signatures too)

[@jlog1c]

Never seen a reactor that really understood this song so well on the first listen. The musical choices, the meaning of the song, you nailed it.

[@larrycooper5328]

Buddy, if you just organically discovered the fibonacci sequence this is the most amazing reaction to this song I have ever heard. Kudos to you man. All Hail the Octopus!!!!! Danny Carey.

[@Doug.Helvering]

It’s a music school thing. My masters and doctorate are both in composition, and the academic side of that is in analysis and history of music theory. As a musicianship teacher, I’ve taught those rhythms, and it just popped out at me when I heard it in the rhythmic poetry. Plus, I’ve heard Pneuma many times and was anticipating rhythmic complexity in this track.

[@edwardomunoz9299]

@@Doug.Helvering FYI these guys are in a league of their own 🤘 Spiral out keep it going 🔥

[@socialxperiment3162]

David Heretic figured it out too, and he’s obsessed with counting and time signatures

[@DocArthurTX]

"lyric -driven" is ironic since the way Tool writes their songs is the instrumental arrangement is done first and the vocals are done at the end. I suspect that a song that plays on the Fibonacci sequence in lyrics and music would require a more coordinated effort.

[@douglasplinhares]

This channel is so underrated. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷!

[@MainelyW212]

Only Adam Jones can pull of 64 bars of solo and only use 2 notes like that....

[@coasteraddict10]

God damn that was great you recognising the fib sequence almost straight away.

[@ehoc42]

The Fibonacci sequence is referenced all other this song: - The introduction section of the song is 01:12 long (0, 1, 1, 2 are the first four numbers in the sequence). - The first verse starts at 97 seconds, which is approximately 1.618 minutes - (The Golden Ratio) - Each verse is 55 seconds long (11th # in sequence). - The syllables in the verses coincide with the sequence, as the first part of the first verse goes 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 5, 3 - The 2nd line “to swing on the spiral” finishes at 6:18 which numerically matches 1.618 - (The Golden Ratio) - The time signature of the main riff is 9/8 8/8 7/8, 987 is the 17th term in the sequence.

[@pillmuncher67]

Fun Fact: φ-1 == 1/φ.

[@waryou303]

just watched a couple of videos, there is nothing to say Sir, you just GET IT, and there's not much to say. Kudos and wish you all the best.

[@szurpx]

987 is also a Fibonacci number, the 15th I believe. Great reaction, always very interesting hearing someone's opinion who's educated on music, can't wait to hear the future reactions.

[@ozzy_osvi]

first time watchers! i love your comments and observations, i'll sub for some more tool first reactions!

[@Miksalot]

I had to be told that they utilized the Fibonacci Sequence when making this song. You picked it up on the first listen. Kudos. Also, if you think you're reading too much into a Tool song, it's still most likely not enough.

[@instinct3426]

Tool is like no other, the way they put together and compose their music is amazing

[@colinbennett2837]

Yes! Grew up listening to the Rite of Spring, my mother played it often and I loved it, then on to Tool as a teenager...never made the connection but it's 💯💯!!

[@durtyd9625]

Well played catching that fib sequence. Prolly the only person I've seen catch it on the first go. Cheers man! Too cool

[@RyanMovingViolationz]

You're the only reaction to this perfect song on KZbin, as of me writing this comment, that has deciphered their Fibonacci concept mid-reaction. You should be proud of this fact, sir! Subscribed!

[@DanielColageo]

Dude, THE WAY you figured out the fib sequence in that song....I never caught that. People see things differently, and this way of seeing is not what I was looking for. So cool! Thank you

[@Natriumblabla]

He didn't figure it out. In one of the comments he admits he read about it before listening.

[@matthew6427]

It's amazing how people can "hear" this band and/or "be aware" of them but once you dig in, the intricacies and brilliance is witnessed. Great vid, I'm sure people will be calling for Wings and Judith, etc. I would be interested in seeing The Grudge. Most people who do these videos tend to overlook that one. Either way you go, I can't wait to see the journey. Tool is an animal all their own & the path you take will be interesting no matter the path.

[@slimjimmy127]

That's a crazy ear you have. Thanks for taking us on the journey with you🤘

[@hunakosdem]

Finally some "Reacts" video where the presenter is actually talking sensibly on the topic and I can learn something. Pls do some Devin Townsend, Leprous for the singers. And maybe some Porcupine Tree too.

[@tiladx]

Also check out Key of Geebs

[@eleonorasassi3989]

I like this videos because I know nothing about music, I just listen to what "feels" good, but thanks to this type of reactions I understand a little bit about the structure of a song, the interactions between the different elements (notes and rhythm etc)...and it opens a whole nee world and makes me respect musicians even more! So intresting!

[@bradleyd6000]

How this band has only won 3 Grammys is beyond me and an indictment on the Grammys IMO.

[@furthurondown]

nobody in the band cares about grammys. you shouldn't either.

[@bradleyd6000]

@@furthurondown I don't. It's a statement on how much of a joke the grammys are.

[@tonylane8873]

Milli Vanilli won a Grammy. Jimi Hendryx never did.

[@JustinMcVicar]

Grammy's and other awards are complete bullshit and only ever account for how many units they've sold.

[@vincegedeon6583]

​@@tonylane8873 they didn't have the Grammys in the 60s😂

[@inertial_salmon]

Holy..... I absolutely love your analysis. You have my total respect. This video, while unable to rival the masterpiece that is Lateralus, certainly honors the song marvelously

[@MainelyW212]

When you see Justin (bass player) perform live.... he’s in a 5th time signature when he moves around. It’s some elliptical rocking in no rhythm the band is playing, including himself....

[@pro-v7500]

Well considering his playing resolves into rhythm with the band more than once, he’s most definitely playing a rhythm.

[@BS-Reviewz]

@@pro-v7500 I’m pretty sure he’s talking about the motion his body is making is what isn’t in time with anything

[@pro-v7500]

@@BS-Reviewz mind blown. Thanks for clarification.

[@CarlosLiberated]

Justin, at least at the show I was at, was hilarious live. He looked like he was having the time of his life and seemed to be having an ongoing dialogue and running joke with the first three rows of the crowd in front of him throughout the show.

[@markseay3736]

Thanks for reminding me about this. I've only seen Tool live once [2019], and noticed the same thing. As a drummer myself, I always try to focus on whatever polyrhythmic magic is happening, regardless of who I'm listening to. After hearing a song two or three times, I've usually got the pattern recognized, and move according to that groove. But watching Justin live really messed with my head. I spent an entire song just focusing on what he and Danny were playing and could NOT sync that to his body movements. It was frustratingly fascinating. I ultimately came to the same conclusion you mentioned, and just stopped TRYING to figure out what his body was moving to. My theory is, that's some deep "third eye" sh!T, manifesting physically, and unconsiously to Justin. But it's COOL to watch!!

[@RL-uy3fq]

I’ve never seen anybody figure this song out in real time the way this guy did… he impressed me.

[@Gablyful]

"Real time". Nice joke. Keep em comming.

[@cerebralfailure8804]

the ratio you were referring to is called The Golden Ratio which ties into both nature and all forms of art

[@Kronical69420]

Just another name for the Fibonacci Sequence.

[@ce6ej]

The absolute BEST reaction to this song, and I’ve watched at least a dozen (probably more). A PERFECT mix of reacting to song structure, the sound, the lyrics, and everything else. He only stopped the song a couple times (rather than every 30 seconds), and also picked up on things pretty quickly and was able to illustrate it very well. Bravo man…. Bravo!! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@imposteryau]

First time I've seen someone figure out the "Fibonacci stuff" on first listen, well done!

[@Flatstick]

Dude! This is the first time (and I've watched a lot of these) that I've ever seen anyone listen to this and figure out, without any prior knowledge, that the Fibonacci sequence was used, particularly with the syllables. Great fun to watch! :D Looking forward to seeing you discover more of their work, almost all of their songs are this good; and none of the remainder are ever bad anyway. Cheers.

[@FergusScotchman]

Doug, you strike me as an intelligent person. That was great hearing it the first time, and the way you described the emotional consequence of the beat and focus on lyrical beat was surprising to me.

[@kingnineprince]

When at around 5:30 he suddenly realises what it is... Brother, the look on your face when you actually got it and then went to analyze it and confirm it was the Fibonacci Sequence... THAT made me so happy 😃😃😃! I think you're the first person I found that reacted that way. Spiral out, keep going! Well done 👏🏾!

[@darealboot1]

HAHAHAHA! HE FIGURED IT OUT SO FAST! yes.... fibonaci is all over this entire song

[@JerryDodge]

6:24 DING DING DING! Awesome to see someone recognize the Fibonacci sequence without being told.

[@vladtheinhaler93]

Just one thing; "overthinking-overanalysing separates the body from the mind" is a message of hope for those who choose to hear it, and a warning to those who do not...

[@dragonthesharkyt]

Me? The Chosen One? They chose me?

[@riskrask3310]

@@dragonthesharkyt and I didn’t even graduate from fuckin high school

[@machinist1337]

Did aliens lure you with orange slices too?

[@vladtheinhaler93]

@@machinist1337 Yeah, but I'm still waiting for the buffet to be served, dont know what else might me on the menu

[@ryanm.7943]

I have been an avid Tool fan for 29 years. I grew up playing classical piano and studying music theory and composition. Your reaction videos for Tool are immediately my favorite I have seen! You have a new follower! Please do more Tool! 😊

[@MostlyCloudy]

I'm here I'm here I'm here! Ready to watch all your tool reactions lol. I swear this shit's a drug. 🤣🤣🤣

[@breakdancinfool]

Gotta say I LOVE nerding out with Doug on these freakishly amazing compositions! Had so much fun with this one!!!

[@RideTheSpiral28]

The build up on this song is one of my favorites..... greatest band of my time....

[@dcinsc]

This is probably the 4th video of yours I've watched maybe? Knowing your musical knowledge and how you enjoy figuring things out per se, when this song started I immediately said out loud "Good Luck!". Much of this isn't hard to figure out after the fact, but doing it on the fly is something I haven't seen many reactors do to much success with this band lol.

[@ArtimusClyde]

the time signatures are 9/8 8/8 7/8 987 which is the 16th number of the Fibonacci sequence.

[@sandrodasilva8044]

Thank you for your specialized mind to think and analyze about all the stuff, from the past and present music recordings. You're a nice person to have friendship.