Danny Carey (Tool) - 'Pneuma' Reaction! A True Magician on the Drums!

[@danielagee118]

When Tool is in The D, he wears a Pistons jersey. He honors each town they play in. True basketball fan.

[@davidsuch8942]

This had more to do with hinting at the timing of the song. 33/8

[@sarafrey3163]

I never get tired of watching this! Never.

[@glamstarlady]

Same, it’s beautiful!❤

[@skarlottt]

You and me both.

[@willjam465]

Same.

[@e.jamesshepard7183]

We had a 5th camera to the left of the kit in place but we couldn't use it because the feed kept cutting out. Joe Slaby ( drum tech ) and Danny.were both gracious, kind, helpful and wonderful for agreeing and allowing us access to pull this all off. I'm sure you can guess which company I work at by what I have said. If you can't, we provide his sticks.

[@olly8453]

Awesome. Was Danny filmed for the entire live show? Or was it just for Pneuma?

[@e.jamesshepard7183]

@@olly8453 it was specifically agreed to and contracted for "pneuma' only. We specifically asked for that song and during talks he said he'd try and add a little more than he would usually for us. We have a good relationship with him. We kept ribbing him though because if you didn't know Vic Firth is part of the Zildjian Co and he uses Paiste which we refer to as garbage can lids.

[@tsinnott74]

That's a great story! Thanks for sharing man!! I play Vic Firth also.

[@richskater]

I always wondered about the rest of the show too. There's a spot you can freeze and see the setlist on the cabinet to his left. 46&2 would have been cool to see.

[@tedwlkr8]

Great story. Thanks for doing this video. My friends and I play this video every weekend in the Mancave. Never gets old.

[@timb9525]

58 years young when this was recorded. Peace

[@manna6618]

Dude ...58? Only half way through your life cuz... so much to experience, much love bro. ;)

[@jfs70ss]

@@manna6618 That makes you 63 like myself. Half way? I doubt either of us will make 126 but 90 won't be so bad. Peace and blessings from the SF Bay Area Cali.

[@manna6618]

@@jfs70ss love from Oz bro, cousins! ;)

[@jfs70ss]

@@manna6618 Oz? Where is that? lol

[@manna6618]

@@jfs70ss Australia bro ...the land of the appreciative. ;)

[@johnthompson6374]

- How many drums can be hit at once? - Yes

[@thisisitreactions]

Top Tier comment!!!

[@AndrewRedskin]

Danny Carey keeps time for the universe.

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

And it's a polyrythem....

[@guilhermearoeira8900]

The time follows Danny.

[@kevintunaley5079]

@@LanceThompsonKssooner Poly on one hand 5/8 on the other 7/8 on the left leg and 11/12 on the right leg, ( brain melts out of head )

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

@@kevintunaley5079 👍🤯

[@saltushachalmers]

And keeps it from disintegrating.

[@cjcookj85]

Travis Barker is a badass, don't get me wrong, but Danny Carey is leagues above Travis. If you know anything about drums, you know.

[@CappuccinoZilla]

I can’t stand when people put them in the same convo…. Danny leagues ahead of him and probably the greatest living drummer at the moment. Hella disrespectful to put barker in the same breathe

[@leegavino1534]

travis baker is like a preschooler compared to danny. these content creators dont know about drummers smfh 🤦‍♂️

[@jlm3619]

Like not even close to the same. Leagues apart! Kindergarten vs PhD!!

[@cjcookj85]

@@CappuccinoZilla I like how you said "at the moment" as if Mr. Carey's "moment" hasn't been the last 30 years or so. I like your sentiment but I don't know about greatest living. Depends on your taste. I've heard a few drummers that blew me away within that time frame but I still prefer Carey's style.

[@ColinRichards1]

Last weekend I just saw Danny Carey with adriene blue and Tony Levin

[@bensieber6960]

Nothing better than watching one of the all-time legendary masters at work!! Just beautiful!!

[@kennethmoritzen9010]

Thanks for NOT stopping the video every 2 seconds like every other person that has to try and break this down. Love your reactions and he is the GOAT on drums. Thank you.

[@thisisitreactions]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@brandonbanks4394]

Fr

[@steve_the_designer]

Neil Peart fan here. This shit was just next level.

[@jailai6531]

Neil was no slouch RIP.

[@DaveGermainDisJointed]

There's nothing better and worse than seeing a piece of art that both diminishes you and inspires you at the same time!

[@ryankirkham8130]

I am 51 and first saw them on the "second stage" at Lollapalooza 1993. They instantly became my favorite band and still are to this day 31 years later.

[@origjoker8848]

"The Octopus" putting in work.....Fascinates me every time I watch it.

[@ko4otv43]

I get emotional everytime I watch this performance. I greatly appreciate you all taking the time to go on this journey with Danny it made my day.

[@khristianacampbell3356]

Danny Carey is way beyond most drummers still alive today! His ability to play polyrhythms is unmatched ❤

[@cusoonmyfriend3738]

learn who Tomas Nils Haake is ...

[@saltushachalmers]

Absolutely agree. He's off the charts.

[@chrisw3421]

Far and away the most viewed drum video ever, ever! He's a living legend

[@petermerkin6428]

Danny Carey is a Polyrhythmic Genius!

[@abidababida7096]

Danny isn’t just a drummer, he is a master tactician on the drums. I been playing drums for 48 yrs and it was a while since i was super impressed by a drummer but Danny blows me away. Danny is 1 of very few drummers who can keep multiple different times at the same time. Nearly impossible for many. He does it with ease.

[@toddgersh]

Word

[@KodamaOM01]

And genuinely one of the nicest human beings out there. Man is in his 60s and still pulling off these musical journeys night after night. There's a great interview with him in his home studio, which is their creative space to this day. He's also got deep roots in jazz and other genres that influence many of the swing beats you hear in tracks like Pneuma.

[@conors4430]

After everything he does during that song, particularly the bridge, I absolutely adore the double cymbol choke after the bridge crescendo. I don’t know why it makes me so happy.

[@tylerdurden8631]

Travis Barker isn’t even in the same league as Danny Carey. Great reaction as usual guys!

[@yoerysborrego8849]

I'm so freaking agree with You

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

6’4” beast of a drummer

[@TheDivayenta]

Imagine doing four different rhythms at once with your arms and legs! ❤ I find this piece- drums, vocal, guitars- soothing and healing. It takes me in a journey thru rivers and mountains. ❤

[@ericwilliams2546]

A lot of people think he is one of the best drummers of all time, he picked up jazz fusion drumming for fun (which I think says a lot). Him using his arms and legs non stop, switching in and out of time signatures, and the speed which he can go at can be mind blowing. He is definitely one of the most technical and precise musicians out there. This was just one song too, he does this for hours at a time, my forearm would be cramping after the intro.

[@saltushachalmers]

He can do it too

[@jeffmurray1681]

At some points in the song, he is playing different time signatures with all 4 limbs. The Octopus.

[@johntash5895]

What I love is he's playing different rhythms with each hand - perfectly!! Mesmerizing.

[@ronparsons8786]

And feet 😮

[@RoadRage55]

Here’s the crazy part. It’s not even a SOLO. This is just a “regular” TOOL song that they play every night they’re on tour. This, also, isn’t even a difficult song to play for him. When asked, he has never once said “Pneuma” was even in the top 10 hardest to play. He’s on cruise control for this song. A nice “cool-down” after THE GRUDGE. 😂 Imagine playing this not just ONCE, but EVERY TIME the song is up…… Danny Carey is the GOAT.

[@diverdown631]

That's one song in a 2 1/2 to 3 hour show

[@Veritas-TheGoader]

One of my favorite shows I’ve seen

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Pretty much solid like that straight through the set. They’re one of the best live band to see.. I would suggest them if someone only had one show to choose for any given year, despite the lofty ticket prices. Their soundstage is revolutionary and many other acts have copied it, as it’s optimized for great sound wherever you’re seated.

[@quincee3376]

Tool is incredible in concert.

[@TheBsnook]

Love some Danny Carey! Now you need to check out Neil Peart from Rush doing drum solo in Germany. It's an amazing journey. See where a lot of modern day drummers got their inspiration.

[@millerbeer01]

I prefer the Rio solo, just because it's great to hear the crowd go nuts. The Germany solo is more produced imo. Both amazing however 🤘🏼

[@AndresSanchez-pp3ho]

No Yyz exit stage left is the only solo to be baptized into

[@louofm1]

Neil peart (from Rush) in Frankfort Germany is a must see. Danny was heavy inspired by Neil. They became close friends during Neil's final years. RIP

[@christopherbailey557]

Just remember this is only one song. Imagine 10 or 15 in a row.

[@gesundheit602]

Doing two completely different rhythms with his hands and effortlessly playing a song with a crazy time signature like that is just incredible.

[@PongGod]

Not to mention the rhythms with each foot. Dude is incredible.

[@SharilynBratton]

I believe he wears whichever team jersey is the team of the city they are playing in at the time, that’s what I heard anyway.

[@trauma_junkies2145]

yes thats part of the contract when they play at a basketball stadium that he gets an outfit (jersey and shorts) for the team that uses that stadium

[@tojorozombie]

It may have began with someone who played for Atlanta (?) also a massive T00L fan, knew where to leave a uniform of home colors, in his size, also knowing D loved him some NBA…grew from there.🤷‍♂️

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

One of the best drummers ever and the polyrhythms are insane. Definitely need to check out Chad Smiths (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) Drumeo reaction. Best improv drummer out there now.

[@DizzyD850]

there is a reason he as known as "the octopus" in the drumming world

[@chrissmith1011]

Danny is a monster.

[@ronparsons8786]

Wake up child, release the light Wake up now child

[@christianwilliamson9752]

The sleeper has awoken

[@vishadow]

Love it! The Toolbox is full of surprises 😂 Great band and they have a very unique sound. Each member has an opportunity to shine in various songs.

[@isabelleb1648]

Danny is the master. He's the best. If you get the opportunity, go see Tool live. It will blow your mind.

[@fearlessvinyl]

and don't forget this is a live performance. no extra takes to make things perfect. pure talent!

[@dougoneill7266]

At some points in this he was keeping 4 completely seperate rhythms. remarkable drummer. It's why they call him the Octopus.

[@d4mdcykey]

Exactly! How someone can separate each limb and yet have them in rhythm at this level still blows my mind even after being a music fan for 50+ years.

[@jimmyredmond4239]

This level of genius reminds me of Oscar Peterson. Although a pianist, the way he had each hand doing virtuosic feats independent of each other simultaneously and on the fly is a rare ability.

[@rqu3-b2m]

🐙🔥🐙🔥🐙🔥 Danny Carry the Octopus. Fire 🔥 Song

[@zackamig4446]

Lol you're right people do talk about Travis Barker, but anyone that knows anything about drumming wouldn't havr daney carey snd travis in the same hemisphere

[@dwdrum1]

100 fucking % bro

[@stevenaleman7454]

Another great performance to react to is Mike Portnoy’s drumming with Dream Theater called “Instrumedley -Modern Drummer Festival 2003“ which is a collection of their best songs mashed together…his drumming will make you eyes fall out of your skull…🥁🔥🔥👍

[@WARdROBEPlaysWWII]

I’ve watched this drum video 100+ times through reactions and the video itself. It nearly brings me tears in some watchings.

[@spiderbass65]

I was at this show in Boston. He wears the hometown hoop jersey wherever he plays, and Larry Bird’s 33 is also the time signature for much of this tune. He wore a Kobe Lakers shirt for the encore just to fuck with us. Funny guy.

[@thisisitreactions]

He is alright in my book for trolling Boston lol! Much love!

[@spiderbass65]

@@thisisitreactions Being from Boston, we love sarcastic humor. Can’t wait to see Danny playing 80’s King Crimson here in Boston in a month.

[@michaelb1761]

@@spiderbass65 Yeah, that was pretty awesome when I saw Steve Vai, Danny Carey, and a couple of members of King Crimson were touring together this year.

[@grimmturd]

He wore Kevin Garnett's jersey when he came to MN on Halloween 2023.

[@BrashTracks]

Yeah I think maybe it's on their rider that he gets a personalized jersey of the town the play in.

[@greenmtngirl4883]

He wears the jersey of where he performs. This was filmed at T.D. Garden in Boston.

[@patches6309]

Danny Carey is nicknamed The Human Octopuss for good reason. The guy is absolute Fire on the kit. Best in the business with few equals.

[@TheSTR8dope]

Hey bros, it's time for lateralus, WITH LYRICS ASAP!

[@susiejo143]

Yessss more Tool, every thing they do is great stuff❤

[@st3phgr1ce]

You know it’s good if Corey drops the f-bomb twice in one phrase! 😂❤

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Perfectionists. Fibonacci sequence. Completely organized chaos. Love these guys❤😊

[@roboninja1]

Danny Carey is a drumming savant. His natural state is drumming.

[@stephaniewhite7512]

This never gets old. I love Danny. Long haired Larry Bird looking big boy can play ❤

[@michaeltveten8458]

Props to Corey for recognizing all of Danny’s crescendos and diminuendos. 👏…….And, Olliwood, it’s ok to hate the Celtics, Everybody did! But Bird thrived on that hate. 🤣. Y’all killed this reaction! Loved it!

[@mikerock5892]

You see / hear this and you think “Wow… Danny Carey is amazing!!”, but consider the fact that he’s almost 60 years old when he did that. Makes it even crazier. He’s a monster. The Octopus!

[@Iridium19219]

What I love about This video is that without knowing much about drums you can feel amazed at what you are seeing, and if you study on it you will be even more amazed, because of the switching odd time signatures that he perfectly weaves his part through. Coming up with really nice drum fills for odd time signatures is something that most drummers will never even attempt.

[@stevenaleman7454]

This song is played in such an odd time signature that it’s hard to follow, but it’s a great song to listen to…Dream Theater’s drummer, Mike Portnoy, was put on the spot by Drumeo team to see how fast Mike could listen and learn to play this song since he had never heard this song before…in a few hours and 2 run throughs, Mike played it start to finish while adding his own style to the song…The video is here in KZbin if you guys want to check it out….😎🥁🔥 great reaction video guys!!

[@susiejo143]

I could watch him drum forever, just the best❤🔥🔥🔥 Its ok....when theyre in the D hes got a pistons jersey😊

[@Ziggywillow1957]

Definitely a phenomenal dummer. His jersey the number was Boston Celtic Larry Bird number😊. Great reaction

[@chriswebb7822]

I've probably watched that video at least 100 times, no joke!

[@willjam465]

Was never a fan of Tool, but have always heard about Danny from those who know drummers and how highly regarded he is. When I first saw this video from Vic Firth, was blown away; absolutely blown away. And for those who know, his kit is set up very intentionally to allow him to play as effortlessly as he does. Dude is super intelligent. When I watch him, he reminds me of another modern (last 30 years) drummer I love, which is Carter Beauford.

[@dizzylizard]

thank you guys,Tool fan since 93 sending love from Sweden

[@dragonballz4998]

Danny Carey - one of the top ten greatest drummers of all time. I highly recommend going to see Tool 👁️⃤ in concert. It's rare when a band can sync together and create magic. Led Zepplin, Beatles, Metallica, Tool great bands great music

[@matrav]

Nice reaction, tool army checking in ..

[@buddhaprovide]

Danny was wearing a Celtics jersey in this one because this concert was in Boston. He wears the hometown jersey of where he's at for the show...so there's that....I've seen tool in Denver (Nuggets gear), Dallas (in a Mav's jersey), San Francisco (in Warrior's)....I bet there's something of him in a Piston's jersey from a Detroit show around somewhere....

[@robertgonzalez4646]

true!

[@sveinandersskolt4498]

But did you notice his shirt number? A reference to the drum time signature. Even Mike Portnoy didnt see it.

[@t_dawt_ers]

Just watched the intro. Can't WAIT to see y'alls reactions!!!!!

[@Sbolla81]

100000000th time i watch him .... i love him SO MU CH ! DAMN.

[@Kenna_Leon]

My drum set watches this when I am not home

[@danjohnson2986]

This gives you an appreciation for the level of skill that you may not appreciate just listening. Loved your reactions.

[@thisisitreactions]

I appreciate that!

[@Spudz76]

The double amazing part beyond the complexity of the patterns and all the different sounds is that on top of all that, every strike is at an intentional and exact velocity, like the middle rimshot/steel section "breathes" in waves of intensities, as does the cascading tonal triplets section. He doesn't just get excited and bang it out once the heavy bits come through. A bit more of a jazz drummer that happens to play rock/metal/progressive. Many of the drums are Mandala pads and play samples (live modified by 128 levels of pressure sensing, so they still get the "feels" and not just sound like a drum machine) from the big stack next to him that he loaded up the presets at the setup. That allows him to have more drum types (and some non-drum percussion like xylophone/marimba) without 20 trucks full of equipment or long resets between songs, and in some songs he's also filling what a keyboardist might do, with sticks. He built most of his soundbanks by playing the actual instrument and sampling it, like a sonic soul collector.

[@dubbleplusgood]

@ThisIsIt - FYI, Danny Carey wears the jersey of the city he's playing in and this was recorded in Boston. If they were in Chicago, he'd be wearing the Bulls. Originally, Danny wanted to be in the NBA.

[@chrisegbertky]

More, far more, difficult than a free form solo! Drumming at it's finest. Love the tabla sounds he has programmed in the e-drums. I guess I've watch this at least 10x. Will probably watch many times more. I think it's a great song about the spiritual nature of our experience as humans.

[@stevewillis8710]

He gets full kits from a bunch of the venues Tool plays. He probably has one from a Detroit show. Glad you enjoyed seeing this maestro at work. "The Grudge" or anything from The Lateralus album would make for an interesting listening experience. Peace.

[@ronb6152]

He has basketball uniforms for all the cities they play in. This show was in Boston.

[@sveinandersskolt4498]

But did you notice that his basketball shirt is a reference to the time signature in this song? Mike Portnoy didnt.

[@noren3117]

Il est vraiment très à l'aise ce Danny... La maîtrise elle est vraiment parfaite avec ses doubles et triples croches... Un grand bravo !!..👍 Merci à toute l'équipe et du partage !🙏!.. respect de France 🇲🇫

[@bernardh4635]

I went to the concert in Dallas. You could feel everything in your chest. lol drums in the front and guitars in the back and the voice just goes around and around. lol Fun concert. I took my best friend, The last concert we went to together was Pink Floyd. Almost 30 years to the date. We almost stole a limo. Fun times.

[@ellisavage72]

I did enjoy seeing your reactions! I enjoy seeing others discover the music I love. The whole band are musical genius... 😊

[@marcwright8395]

One of my favorite Tool songs

[@syx3s]

i hope one day soon tool releases a whole crapload of footage that fans didn't know about because they've always been against being recording while playing live. it's easy to listen to this song (and all of their other ones) without having any idea how insane what these musicians are doing. i really hope that they've been amassing a huge archive over the years of their performances because it would be such a shame if what they do live was lost when they stop performing.

[@justinlovince8816]

Welcome to the Tool Army

[@PeacE-pj8gv]

from 8:29 onwards is just rhythm insanity. The way Danny moves these complex rhythms around the kit is quite difficult and is one of the reasons he's a personal favourite drummer

[@nathancilley153]

Simply the best, never gets old.

[@alkamz]

this band is hypnotic

[@morphine0000]

"He does work". Understatement of the century here.

[@theivory1]

That is from another planet.

[@brandonbanks4394]

Best drummer ive ever seen live

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

4 limbs, all doing different patterns at the same time. Rub your belly, pat your head, tap your foot, and slide the other foot side to side. At the same time. Now keep rhythm to a weird time signature with all four limbs.

[@J7C3B]

For 9+ minutes...

[@patrickkaltner8554]

Saw it twice live in November. Just as good

[@pauletteriddle3776]

He makes me tired just watching him. Ain't he somethin? He is the best!

[@RogerEssigArtist]

First time I watched tool was in 2000 abd had 'bad' seat in the venue. But it did mean I got yo watch Danny Carey from directly side-on. I watched all his limbs in perfe t view, it was incredible to watch.

[@donthomas7090]

I heard that whatever city they are playing in Danny will that team's uniform.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

He does, I’ve seen him with various other team jerseys and he pretty much sports the colors of the home team wherever they’re at.

[@akven0m]

Danny wears the jersey of whatever city their playing in at the time. He's a huge basketball fan.

[@sveinandersskolt4498]

But did you notice his shirt number? A reference to the drum time signature. Even Mike Portnoy didnt see it.

[@Libbe4815162342]

Fun reaction, gentlemen! Did you notice how in certain parts he sits up very straight with his head and neck tilted back a bit? I think any drummer can relate to that stance. He is most literally elevating his entire mind to this ethereal space where he can navigate all of these parts at once. It takes A LOT of brain power, besides the obvious physical feat. Remember Danny Carey is like 51 years old in this video. GOAT!!

[@thisisitreactions]

Great observation!!

[@revranrandallharoldlewis1131]

Dudes, I dig y’all’s Show!!! Thanks for the JOY! 🤟😎🔥

[@thisisitreactions]

Thanks for watching! Much love!

[@garynwrede4572]

This is one of those songs that should be heard with just audio. It's a completely different experience

[@jkmarshall3553]

This blows my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best drummer I've ever seen/heard!!!!!!!!

[@tommym5023]

Yesss been waiting for you guys reaction to this 👍

[@nycjunior6380]

This guy is not human great work 👏👏👏👏

[@josemoyan5792]

Great reaction guys, universal blessings 🥁🔥♥️💯