FIRST TIME listening to TOOL - "Schism" REACTION

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[@xmetldrumr9913]

For you non musicians, this song uses 12 different time signatures, and switches a total of 47 times. These dudes are on a different level.

[@ds--pu1tv]

Everyone always talks about Neil being the best drummer of all time but man i really think there is a strong case for Danny, the dude has some wild time signatures it really makes you wonder how someone can even manage to keep time and in tune with the music.

[@FuhQH8Me4Lyfe]

@@ds--pu1tv Neil pert was an amazing drummer, but tho he could thrash out some insane drum grooves, he didnt do as many time changes or bounce around with as many polyrhythms the way Danny does so effortlessly and fluidly. so for straight up rocking out with your stockin out drumming the award goes to Neil, but when it comes to technicality, style, versatility, all around drumming and soul...Danny Wins...Flawless Victory...Fatality.

[@chewbacca349]

I honestly had no idea that it did. I’ve been try to learn how to play this song for three years now

[@Ray-lw2rh]

That’s insane

[@diltberg9627]

@@FuhQH8Me4Lyfe totally disagree Neil is way better

[@hollowbodymusic5673]

The odd time signatures, coupled with the staccato lyrical rhythms, are an acquired taste. It’s tough to groove to until you get a feel for it. Not for everyone.

[@AlessandroNardi_DA]

It's all about finding beauty in the dissonance

[@billybreeze1]

I disagree. It is for everyone, only some will refuse to listen

[@sunn000]

@@billybreeze1 It is for everyone who will listen and approach with an open mind, well said.

[@ericgoodwinart]

That hatred you had for the song growing into appreciation for it as it continued shows that you will grow to really love this masterpiece 🌀❤️

[@timothyneidholdt6807]

Tool is definitely an addapt acquired taste

[@CleoHarperReturns]

One needs to listen to any song by Tool several times before hearing the entire thing; this isn't a two-dimensional piece like much commercially-generated music and one can't be lazy while listening. The minute someone tells me they love Tool their IQ instantly goes up in my eyes.

[@Chris.Davis.2]

My favorite song by Tool.

[@fixfalcon2628]

"I know the pieces fit 'cause I watched them fall away..." Always loved that lyric.

[@saga1ism]

By far the most interesting band around. Right in Two....Parabola/Parabola....and Eulogy. Definitely do exactly what u say it does. "What the hell is this song!?!" "Oh wow I like this part!" Then ur mesmerized by the end. That's just what tool does. Tool = band where everyone solos at the same time. Keep going, u won't regret it. SPIRAL OUT!! 🔥

[@jimbojones8978]

Maynard seems ridiculously thoughtful. He's had a wild life and it's reflected in the music. Good that he can sing like crazy too and the bandmates he works with are musical legends.

[@blgeiger71]

I agree, and I also think it's so cool that when they play live he is not out front like your typical "Front Man". Rather, he stands in the back without a spotlight on him and just does his part, allowing the three guys playing to be "out front" - when this cd dropped it stayed in my car cd player and I listen to absolutely nothing else for a month straight. I was working in the Atlanta, GA area as a local courier/delivery driver so I heard it early and often on a daily basis. It still kicks ass!

[@jonXler]

You got it right. 4:53 Tool’s music does also reflect the meaning of the music in its patterns

[@MahmoodMikdadi]

Always say this - the intro of the bass gives me vibes of dream theater

[@jeremyp.6883]

I'd go with "The Grudge" next. Plenty to dive into....& the iconic scream...

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Listen to ENTIRE ALBUMS. TOOL puts out CONCEPT ALBUMS. Segues, Interludes, Backward Messages, Hidden Tracks, Album Art, Incredible Engineering. One of the RARE bands to still be doing this. 🤞✌️

[@N.California]

Tool songs grow onto your soul the more you listen to them. Listen to this song 10-15 times over a 1-2 week period and you will fall in love with this song entirely. the Pot, 46&2, eulogy, sober, Pneuma, and many more.

[@ATC980]

The interview you linked about Maynard saying fans can take whatever meaning they want from their songs is actually where the name of the band came from. I'm not sure if people don't know or don't care, but the music they give us, is a Tool! What people do with that tool is up to the individual. You can give someone a hammer and they can build a house or smash a window, but the tool doesn't get a say in that, the person on the other end does. Like with all things in life some people choose to feed the bad wolf. Tool is as much yours as it is anyone's, use it however you want.

[@Ray-lw2rh]

This song is so good, been listening to them for over a decade

[@karlbecker8775]

Totally agree. The best thing about music is that we can interpret it to mean something that helps us individually. One song can mean 100 different things to 100 different people.

[@franniefromvenice]

Yay we're doing Tool now!!! Do Lateralus next, and then all the others, please!

[@texgarrett7158]

🤣 haha i literally just said that about them on your last tool reaction. It's one of the best things about them. Your next react should be Lateralus, which is long rumored to have been written using the Fibonacci sequence, although the band denies it. Lateralus is probably one of the best songs ever written.

[@da9pauly]

You should also react to the band Rammstein song Duhast live in Paris and song Engel live at Madison Square Garden their live performances are incredible with a lot of pyrotechnics

[@da9pauly]

Tool’s odd time signatures,polyrhythms and incredible lyrics are just a part of the genius of the music. The song Lateralus is based on the Fibonacci sequence and will throw you for a loop. You should have lyrics to follow Lateralus when doing a reaction. Parabol and Parabola MUST be reacted together as they’re 2 songs that are really 1 song and it will touch your soul. Descending is an Incredible call to arms song that along with Lateralus are my favorite Tool songs but it’s hard to have a favorite Tool song.

[@blainemurf]

Couldn't agree more 👌 the whole Fear Inoculumn album is incredible...but Descending and Invincible are flawless!

[@TravisBHartwell]

This is one of those songs I connected to on a deep level when I was going through my divorce. It was so profound to me then.

[@alfredthegreatkingofwessex6838]

Great great great song. Encouraging people to make sure they know who they are and the things they can do even after a traumatic event in life. Among all this hate, delirium and filth that you feel life is throwing at you please never forget that your humanity will survive. “I know the pieces fit cause I watched them fall away”

[@maureenleighp4979]

Fun fact, tool is my favorite band

[@kevinlents9545]

They are, hands down, the best band these last 25 years. *Easy*.

[@scottst.hilaire5828]

Once u understand the genius of they're music u will never dislike any of there song's..

[@EnervatedSociety]

I don't know about that. I most definitely understand Tool's "genius" but I still can't get into Fear Inoculum, the whole album. I really wanted to after such a long wait, but I like what I like. Honestly I wanted another Undertow or Ænima. Something more in that direction.

[@scottst.hilaire5828]

@@EnervatedSociety ok I stand corrected 😐

[@jakecampbell4294]

@@EnervatedSociety they’re too old for that. they’re not angry anymore they’ve transcended their expression and it came in the form of FI this time. these guys are all pushing 55-60 they’re not going to express like they did when they were in their 20s and 30s. FI is DEF not Aenima or Undertow but even 10,000 days was a lot softer than those 2. i think FI is perfect for who the 4 of them are at this point i loved it from the first listen. keep riding the spiral!!

[@jakecampbell4294]

quotations around “angry” lol

[@jakecampbell4294]

also, that’s why they threw in 7empest i think. to say “hey we can still do it” LOL. 7empest was a glimpse of the old Tool

[@blakemarsee4801]

Lateralus is an amazing Tool song.

[@TimothyCobleJr]

Maynard is extremely intelligent and thoughtful

[@AcesDwn1]

Music is ABSOLUTLEY subjective! Some artists set out to be objective, but in the end, it's still subjective. The listener will always take away what really hit home for him/her.. Love it! Keep it up!! 😎

[@eliot2283]

Eulogy is definitely the most interesting tool song. In fact, it’s the best tool song as well.

[@MaddSpazz2000]

Lol, I love Eulogy but it is neither of those things.

[@eliot2283]

@@MaddSpazz2000 Well since both of those things are highly subjective, I can confidently say that you are wrong and I am right. 🙂

[@ronnywilson2112]

TOOL official videos are really a trip to the brain. Maynard James Keenan lyrics are usually deep in all senses. Maynard's other band Puscifer it's more fun, easy listening in a way and with dark sense of humor, with an Industrial and Electronic style. Musically TOOL are progressive and intricate to match the deeper lyrical meanings. Try if you want to listen to a little less deeper Progressive bands like Marillion, Saga, IQ, Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard, The Flower Kings, Riverside, Soen, The Pineapple Thief, Paatos, maybe Dream Theater, things like that.

[@FallMatic]

If you want a normal formulaic song that you can bop your head to the rhythm, you won’t find it with tool. Lol

[@justingibson6624]

Awesome reaction! You called it. They're genius at using musical space to create a complex emotional state. From what I understand of their writing process, Adam, Justin, and Danny get the instruments down and Maynard listens to the music and writes lyrics from where the music takes him. As far as the song whose meaning eluded me the most, that's tough. I wasn't sure as to the meaning behind Jimmy until I found out more about Maynard's past. Then it became pretty clear. It's a great song, too. The second best track on Ænema (very close behind Pushit). Lateralus, Pneuma, and The Grudge can really cut to your center being. Each can be quite profound,

[@user-mm7is4vl5e]

They r from another planet. Music that opens the soul

[@scrolemodel]

"Reflection" is a great song, of the "Lateralus" Album! Very tribal metal! Excellent guitars and drums.

[@rx7dude2006]

My favorite Tool song to play on guitar and Bass as well.

[@SatansBirdLawExpert]

DUDE, THE MUSIC VIDEO IS SO KEY TO THE SONG! This isn’t a complete experience

[@gregw74]

You should definitely do Vicarious

[@jeremyryan770]

The music is designed to take you out of your comfort zone

[@MostlyCloudy]

46&2 definitely. same album you'd find sober on. it stayed with me so much i tattooed a reminder on my own flesh.

[@namelessghoul2840]

-Disposition/Reflexion/Triad -Wings for marie/10 000 days -Third eye

[@metalmark1214]

Lilly, you've probably noticed that some artists are pretty direct with their lyrics while others are so abstract you'd think they were on a psychedelic drug. And some have a mixture within their discography. It runs the gammit.

[@glennhansen6794]

Thanks for the Tool luv.

[@Sithman1776]

Great reaction Lilly! I’m not crazy about Tool because I’m a drummer and their crazy time signatures leave me mentally exhausted after one song. But they definitely are interesting! Schism is my favorite Tool song.

[@atraxisdarkstar]

Danny Carey does more counting than the IRS.

[@Frostrazor]

see???.....i thought I was the only one!!! I don't even try playing Tool on my drums... Lol

[@da9pauly]

When you listen to Tool the music takes you on a journey and some songs like (the grudge) or 46&2 ( chromosomes and evolution) you can find the meaning of the song but most Tool songs are open to interpretation and you can derive your own thoughts and opinions as to what you feel about the song is about for YOU.

[@onii-chan1560]

To someone new to tool let alone trying to figure out their weird rhythms itd be pretty funny to watch them react to their music videos.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Maynard James Keenan (vocals) revealed that 'Schism' was written about the band... In 1999, Tool had not worked on any new music for 3 years since 'Aenima' in 1996... It's no secret now that the other members (Adam Jones, Danny Carey & Justin Chancellor) take a lot of time to work on music before Keenan can work on lyrics and vocal melodies... and that wait was frustrating back then... So, Keenan got a new band together to work on new music w/ guitarist Billy Howerdel, and that became A Perfect Circle in 2000, and their debut album 'Mer de noms' dropped in 2000 and became a platinum success and the band toured successfully as well. That success created more tensions within Tool and by the time Maynard wrote the lyrics to 'Schism' in 2001 for the 'Lateralus' album, he expressed his frustrations in the song and the uncertainty he felt in Tool. Thankfully, the album charted at #1 and was a huge success for Tool in 2001.

[@metalmark1214]

Lilly, always like your break down of lyrics and music, being right or wrong, it's very interesting to have your take on it In this song, lead singer Maynard James Keenan describes the effect a “schism” can have on a relationship when the parties disagree and communications break down.

[@adnap]

Parabol + Parabola I think you will fully vibe with the beautiful message, dare I say Mantra within that song. Jambi is a personal favorite, for me. In addition, one of Maynard’s other bands, A Perfect Circle may be even more up your alley. Peace and love, always.

[@davidderousse6293]

TOOL - Right In Two

[@bobbymoss6160]

The reason why these guys are still together after all these years because they were meant to be together each with their own unique skills and are able to vibe like no one else.

[@davidward9737]

Lilly J in the house listening to some Tool! Love the vids ,interpret things the way you see them.. love hearing your take on things and what it means to you.. what Tool song..all of them, been a fan since the early 90s. "Eulogy" "Lateralus" I know will blow your mind as well as "Vicarious" because we watch you vicariously and you will have alot to say about that one. So many other songs too. Hope you are well

[@shanebrown4146]

I put the vinyl version on my own page & got my first red flag

[@DanABA]

Everyone will be talking aboutf polyrhythms and different time signatures. More to that point though, different instruments will be playing different polyhrythms. The drums are often not playing the actual tempo of the song, but the bass usually is when it chooses to. You have to keep the tempo yourself, basically, or you just listen passively, which is probably the best option unless you want to challenge yourself into seeing if you can keep the tempo through the changes.

[@ds--pu1tv]

Tool is that type of band that's hard to get a "handle on" or an "understanding of" as far as their music goes, the timing, the lyrics, and the overall sound is just so different but my Lord they have such an influence on SO many bands (especially in the 2000's ALT metal era) so many bands were and still are heavily influenced by them i'd suggest Vicarious, Parabola and Lateralus all 3 amazing songs.

[@diegofiorillo6412]

oh shit, she is hitting the TOOL rabbit hole.....Right in Two.

[@typerkins9053]

Definitely 🙌

[@nickmagrick7702]

4:38 damn she figured out that connection pretty quick

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

You should see their nightmare-inducing music videos. They are absolutely unforgettable

[@lawrenceelgrin2205]

Tool - Master Class will always be Lateralus.

[@richardsouza1532]

Lilly you should react to Lateralus by TOOL, beyond the lyrics, they like to put some mathematical references in their music especially in this one

[@carbon1479]

The three Tool songs I think of as their top S-tier are Pushit (original), Right In Two, and Descending. The one I'd want to recommend to you next though is The Grudge, mainly because I think you'd find it interesting on a lot of levels.

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

Maynard once also said something like....it means whatever it means to you.... Keep listening to it. I bet you end up really liking/appreciating it the more you hear it.

[@blackheartrevolution9964]

46 and 2 that's the next tool song you need to listen to. The album Aenema is amazing all the anime are great, but Aenema, and Undertow are still my favorites 🤘

[@bevrosity]

i didn't care that much for this song at first either, but it grew on me. and lateralus eventually became my favorite album of theirs.

[@windog551]

This was the album when they started the off time signatures they all play around each other. Like guitar is 4-4 and Danny is in 7. Bassist is in the middle. This was around the time A Perfect Circle started so he started singing instead of just yelling all the time.

[@mtojebogi]

Schism is about dividing, so yes.. is suppose to feel like fighting.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

I love the video quote from Maynard...draw your own conclusions.

[@shanebrown4146]

Most interesting TOOL? Winner goes to the title track of Lateralis - the ENTIRE song is a mathmatic equation called The Fibernati sequence. It is used to create fractals "SPIRAL OUT!" PROMISE YOU WILL LOVE IT ,The other TOOL track to explore is 24 and 6

[@ysinvangulik1004]

You probably mean 46 & 2

[@shanebrown4146]

@@ysinvangulik1004 ooops , typing in 1/2 dark and you are correct & sucks I mispelled my 4th fave Tool song so thanx for the correction , we should all start throwing out our type 5fave songs then let her decide kinda by votes LOLCant use schism)1Lateralis,2Parabol/Parabola,3-46 & 2,4 Vicarious (no one has reacted yet!)5 Sober

[@vincegedeon6583]

Incredible album💯🔥🚒

[@chrisfran1144]

I found I had to throw out everything I expected based on all bands excluding Tool to enjoy Tool. Tool is so amazing that you must cleanse your pallet and take them in fresh with no expectation of what is supposed to be.

[@kenrichards4838]

Vicarious

[@dmwalker24]

This one is mostly just multiples/sub-divisions of 6/8. I mean, sometimes they are odd subdivisions, but it's still (mostly) multiples of 3. At one point, it's basically 27/8, but 27 is divisible by 3. Regardless, the phrasing is regular enough that it feels pretty smooth. Unlike the main section in Pneuma which feels like tripping on the curb twice per cycle until you listen to it enough to get used to it, or Lateralus which is just an intentional mind-fuck of putting directly contrasting rhythms on top of each other.

[@nauseantrock532]

It’s a Awesome band playing non traditional music ..

[@xmetldrumr9913]

Ok Lilly, if you want a deep Tool song to decipher the meaning: "46 and 2"

[@MoBot249]

I'm not an expert so don't quote me but I'm pretty sure most of TOOL's instrumental parts are put together then Maynard basically reacts to the music by putting lyrics on them. Could be why it feels that the instruments help relay the emotion behind the lyrics. Sorry I don't have a source but there was an interview Maynard did for Fear Innoculum (he doesn't do interviews often so not hard to find I imagine). He explained that's how he did it for that particular album and when asked I think he said he's always done it like that, or something of the sort.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Nice TAKE Lilly Jane.✌️

[@pjsebadoh5412]

I love your take on this song... I felt the same when I first heard it... messy, and then not messy, like relationships... Hard at times, and sometimes so hard, or off balance, you don't see the beauty in it until "it's" over...

[@spiderbass65]

5/4 7/4 time signature. Hard to bop to, then the more you listen....

[@andrewkiffe5354]

One of the interesting things that I like about tool is the wide array of topics they have in the songs they write. From sex to to anger ,abuse , to hardship over love one's, addiction, etc. One song that really struck me with a lot of thought was parabola , parabla ,(if I got the name of the songs wrong I apologize I'm not the best at remembering everything) where he talks how everything in life is but a fleeting moment in time , and to really make the best at what life has to offer , so I suggest you check it out. Love watching you discover those songs like I did when they came out , it's really nostalgic and entertaining! Keep it up !

[@billybreeze1]

Right In Two. An indictment of the human as a species.

[@Duke_2373]

I did not know all the words for 20 yrs. who cares. its the feeling!!

[@kylesage-clontz]

In my opinion, their masterpieces are Lateralus and Parabol/Parabola. I think a lot of people would agree with me on that.

[@Forty_six_and_two]

I've been a fan since 1997 and Tool is not for everyone, but it's interesting to see how the band has grown from their early years ..... spiral out, keep going

[@SigmundFreud187]

😂😭😩 Grateful Dead shakedown street and touch of grey.

[@flyers1383]

You gotta watch the video for it, it’s a work of art

[@DLysene]

Regarding most interesting song from TOOL, mine is Lost Keys (Blame Hoffman) and Rosetta Stoned (they are meant to be heard together). A close second is Wings for Marie and 10,000 Days (also meant to be heard together). Very thought provoking, fun to listen to for me.

[@williamparrish9954]

Hey Lilly few of my favorite tool songs are forty - six & 2 .Tick and leeches also and Stinkfist

[@thomasmalmin6194]

I love the fact you're getting into the Tool "flow", Lil. Like some before have said, their odd time signatures really can throw people off, but if you can get past that, as you've discovered, there's an immensly deep meaning behind everything they do that's next level genius. I definitely recommend "Pushit", "Parabol/Parabola", and "Lateralus"

[@MrZadWallop]

I agree that songs are up for interpretation. Art is supposed to evoke a specific yet universal felling or emotion I think. I just get angry when people say 'it could mean anything, it's totally on the listener'. Like the song is not about making a tuna sandwich! It's not about changing a tire! Your interpretation has to relate to the actual content of the piece! It can't just be about anything!

[@bullpup33]

She started the journey and doesn't even know it...😃

[@kyleburns1340]

Homie love the reactions we clicked when it came to dax. This song to me sends to me back to a very toxic relationship

[@efjefe]

My whole life. Trust me. Let it go.

[@TimothyCobleJr]

A genre of music called Tool

[@PowderedToastMan420]

PUSHIT from Salival Album. Thanks. 🤯🤞✌️

[@nauseantrock532]

Excellent band🔥🔨🔨

[@snuggilyd]

Making the listener uncomfortable is a central theme of Tools art. So you experiencing discomfort is a normal and expected part of the process ❤😂

[@brianbetts5637]

If you want to go on an emotional roller-coaster, start by listening to A perfect Circle Judith. A perfect Circle is another of Manard's bands. Follow that up by listening to Tool Wings for Marie part 1 and 2. This is him singing songs about his mother, who had a medical condition that left her in a persistent vegetative state for almost 30 years, while never wavering even slightly in her devotion to her religion, even some of the people she went to church with would Wisper she got sick because she wasn't good enough. If you want to go for a hell of a ride, that's a great way to get deep into some tool. Just be warned, these are some seriously emotional songs.

[@TimothyCobleJr]

Tool Army will follow you and thanks

[@Mountain862]

Each instrument in tool plays a different heartbeat maybe that'll help you understand

[@Fatrickswayze17]

This band is more of an experience, nothing is basic or straightforward with tool. It’s hard to understand the time signatures and polyrhythms unless you play music. The more you listen the more you’ll learn and understand. I think you may enjoy a Tool song like Aenima or Lateralus better.

[@shep4life]

They are the best

[@hvitekristesdod]

One of the best bands of all time. Listen to: Rosetta Stoned, Pushit (Salival), Lateralus, Third Eye, and Disposition/Reflection/Triad… mind altering stuff

[@heyskipj]

Here’s a hair metal fan trying to explain music to a Tool fan.😂

[@da9pauly]

If you haven’t noticed, Danny Carey the drummer for Tool is the best drummer in the world IMO