First Time Reaction | TOOL - "Schism"

[@Skullzrapper]

"Cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" has got to be one of the best lines of lyrics ever written! 💯 Awesome reaction Aileen! 🤘🌀

[@alshurdom6917]

Greatest lyricist ever. With all due respect to Neil Peart and Robert Plant, Maynard is in a league all to himself when it comes to songwriting.

[@DarkDruid7]

Notice the "cold silence" (rests) between words in this phrase.

[@shiznitshnitzel4]

Skullz my favorite KZbin reactor! Facts brother! My favorite lyric ever written!

[@aprilsf6697]

@@alshurdom6917 Yes. Just yes. Perfect comment.

[@cactusjuice8277]

This song makes me emotional and those lyrics hit me the hardest.

[@jrayez4995]

My guilty pleasure is watching people listen to and react to Tool songs. You are by far my favorite. I can tell by your facial expressions that you are loving what you hear. Love your interpretations of each song! Keep them coming please!

[@40kedge]

cannot say it any better. It seems like people are coming out the woodwork to react to Tool. That said, loved this.

[@oceanroi2924]

Can't stand these canned facial reactions of 90% of the re-actors. Her analysis isn't bad, but I'd just as well prefer that these re-actors bag their heads than see that same stank face I see everywhere, ever again.....and she's not hard to look at.

[@Ruprecttt]

I share this guilty pleasure 100%

[@richtigersoan]

One of the most legendary bass lines of all times IMHO

[@user-uk9er5vw4c]

that bass track, isolated, has been my phone's ringtone for years

[@daveb8559]

Justin is absolutely unreal. Watching him play live is amazing. He’s gone. Music just flowing out of him as he rocks forward and back.

[@1982jimeno]

4 musician at the top of their game. With no ego = the best music ever

[@imnotallergic]

without ego you cannot function in society

[@LucasBarber-rw9tm]

The music is haunting. The words are bone chilling The message is true The band is the greatest

[@Erik-cv4tm]

The bro is a poet

[@alihijazi4451]

Absolutely... this band is out of this world!

[@JohnEinarsson]

TOOL changed my life, in a way even saved it. I discovered them late, almost two years ago, and there hasn't gone one day that I haven't listened to them.

[@Gideonite]

Same I always have to get my daily dose of tool, it’s not living without tool

[@Ogt92]

LOL I saw them in 1992 for their 36th show ever in Seattle and welcome you to the #Toolarmy! I srill have the ticket stub lol along with many

[@himynameis3664]

Yeah me too. Had always known of them, but only started paying attention last year. It's been a very rough year and these guys have got me through it. They're the only band where certain songs genuinely make me get teary eyed

[@deliverance9366]

I’m feeling the same exact thing right now, it’s terrible knowing that I’ve heard of this band for so long but never checked them out till now. their lyrics resonate heavy through their discography.

[@DMKali]

There’s nothing trivial about Maynard’s lyrics - ever! He has a way of pulling you in and you feel every word, it’s surreal at times.

[@kevinwillems8720]

I think my favorite part of schism is that it uses some complex musical ideas (the alternating 5/8 and 7/8, the 6/4 bridge, the end) to describe such a human experience.

[@t.c.bramblett617]

One thing I love about them is the polyrhythms and strange time signatures feel so natural, and organic. Not like cold mathematics, more like a fractal emerging

[@ilikereason]

Tool is the rare band that is even better live in concert. They are insanely good musicians. It's not just a show but an experience that you take part in. No other band is like Tool live. I've seen them live twice now in the last 20 years. They are truly hypnotic live. They put you in a trance without needing any substances. Just the music itself in a stadium does the trick. If you have never experienced Tool play live then you are truly missing out. This song won a Grammy too by the way.

[@wirelesmike73]

Such a powerful line, "Cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion". I always liked Tool's sound, but sadly, I didn't pay attention to the lyrics until much later in life. That's a shame, because lines, like this one, are a much-needed reminder of how close we can all get to self-destruction, harming others, or just allowing harm to come to others. A little reminder, every now and then, could save us all a lot of unnecessary pain, suffered and/or inflicted, and maybe push us to reach out a little more often than we might, otherwise. I don't think that there have been many times in history that we've needed communication more than today. This song now feels like it could've been a warning of what would, and has come for society in the years that followed. But, too many of us (like myself) were way too busy listening to the noise and the fury, and not listening to what was being said.

[@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.

[@posttraumatic1312]

Thanks bro, as someone who went through some bs that gave me PTSD, I usually have no motivation and think I can't do much or learn.

[@flyingardilla143]

You know you are over the break up when this song no longer stings.

[@girs666]

Glad i Only appreciate talent and musicality since few months

[@MnemonicHack]

"The light, the fuel, the fire that has burned the hole between us so" is my favorite part. What drew two people together can come to drive them apart. A light that shines too bright can blind. A fire that burns too hot will burn through its fuel and end up guttering and dying before it's time.

[@bobbydelamar606]

Ugh! I can't wait 16 hours 🤟🏻

[@Orchie]

When the lyrics can have so much ambiguity that they can mean or help all listeners in life is truly incredible. Tool and Maynard are all amazing musicians.

[@thisistheyear99]

Time to spiral out with Aileen 🤘🏼🌀👁🧘🏻‍♂🙌🏼

[@LeglessWonder]

Now this is how you write a breakup song. “I know the pieces fit, cause I watched them fall away” Also, such a fun song to play on bass. Justin Chancellor has always been one of my faves.

[@andrewfoster2296]

TOOL and RATM were the two main reasons I picked up a bass way back in 2001. Biggest inspirations for me to play. Still absolutely love both bands but Justin is just my all time favourite easily.

[@Inferiis]

as an amateur/hobby bass player Tool tabs are pretty hard, but I was able to play the intro of Schism, and it is so satisfying

[@thenoble39]

Yep. Breakup song

[@da9pauly]

Glad to have Tool back!!!

[@rcninjastudio]

love how you look really into this one (when I had my own eyes open lol ), as a bass player this is very high on my favourite list, Tool is good to just chill, listen to the music and just enjoy what your imagination comes up with

[@22TOOL22]

Cold silence has A tendency to Atrophy any Sense of compassion. Between supposed lovers Between supposed lovers, I know the pieces fit. ~"Schism"~

[@Tcanderson2]

Tool literally makes you look deeper and find your true self and then they are music next. It's almost like a forced meditation that you can't fight but realize you don't want to fight and allow yourself to see your true self. Then they are amazing music too. Idk how they do it but they do it everytime no matter how many times I've heard a song, they get me to open myself to myself and I learn something new everytime. The real Mrs Cleo lmao

[@fredbarnes2600]

One of my favorite reactors doing one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. So cool

[@zimiani]

This song got me into tool. I had never heard anything like this before, this song just blew my mind! I didn't even know that was possible to make music like this, like a puzzle! Nice video, Aileen!

[@ace2298ful]

You should give The Patient a listen. It's one of my favorites and IMO, one of the most underrated songs in TOOL's discography.

[@richardroberts957]

Absolutley underrated. No one reacts or covers it much. Its a certified banger man

[@phistoroboto8419]

This is the first Tool song I learned how to play on the bass and will always hold a special place in my heart. Just a powerful song. Great reaction. :)

[@LeglessWonder]

Same! That intro gets me every single time

[@phistoroboto8419]

@@LeglessWonder Hell yeah, same with 46&2. Such great intro bass riffs.

[@chrislong1629]

Love the reaction Aileen! So happy you came back to do some more Tool! 😊🤘🌀 The song might also relate to the band itself, working out differences between themselves and breaking free of the record label during that time when Lateralus was released. Things are broken at the beginning of the song then the build-up, and they all come together, the pieces fit! Much love!

[@AileenSenpai]

Thanks for the info!

[@chrislong1629]

@@AileenSenpai Adam Jones talks about Lateralus in Revolver magazine and how the band works together, their differences is what makes them stronger and helps make better music, so you hit it on the head with “beauty in the dissonance”!

[@suspanda1]

@@AileenSenpai Have you ever cried while listening to a cover song other than the original song? Probably very rare. But it does exist and many singers, vocal coaches and producers have moved or cried while listening to her songs. Since the explanation is going to be long, I will briefly introduce the evaluation and career of Korean singer Sohyang. - David Foster (Producer Whitney Houston) invited her as the main singer for the 30th anniversary and sang 'I Will Always Love You' and 'I Have Nothing'. - Michael Bolton. I fell in love with her voice on a TV show (a tribute show) and performed with her after the show. - Seth Riggs (Michael Jackson vocal coach) Acclaimed as the only Asian singer who can cross the Western wall. - John Henney (Britney Spears vocal coach) One of the best divas on the planet - Lizaquin (Ricky Martin Producer) sheds tears in response to KZbin cover song 'Bridge over Troubled Water'. Ps. The reason she's not famous is because she a gospel singer, but she doesn't care about fame or popularity because she thinks that singing is a gift from God.

[@CoolCoyote]

Warm tones and trippy vibes 🤗

[@mitsealb3609]

The “I know the pieces fit” section- perfect. It sounds like he’s frustrated, thinking to himself at first, with the lower volume. Then the frustration builds as the volume increases, and maybe comes out in an argument. A great, well made song about communication. Yeah, we’re all lovers, ideally, like you said at the end.

[@quismar]

True

[@davidjarvie9546]

I came to Tool late In the game only in 2017,I've binged the shit out of them since,amazing musicians. 🇬🇧👍

[@mattboselli1099]

Tool is so magical. Words cannot describe. The feelings you get from the band tool. You will enjoy this ride.

[@Irazmus]

Such a beautiful interpretation...music is therapy and can often leave you silent (subscribed)

[@BenZoet]

Your eye-brows are only in sync when you feel at peace. It's amazing to look at.

[@BenjaminKoops]

I was just starting to practice this song for my band, so extra awesome you are reacting for it now. Greetings from the Netherlands! Always love your reactions.

[@judecarpenter2990]

Benjamin. That's awesome. Leo Düzey is a Dutch bassist that covers A LOT of Tool. U should check him out

[@BenjaminKoops]

@@judecarpenter2990 I will, thanks!

[@tomhardy6422]

Awesome! I've only heard anyone cover Sober by them. This one has to be tough. Do you sing or play an instrument?

[@BenjaminKoops]

@@tomhardy6422 I'm a singer and guitarist. But we've also got another guitarist.

[@judecarpenter2990]

@@tomhardy6422 I play bass. That's my main instrument. But I can play a little of everything. But a lot of bass. Lol

[@joseramirez-rp1id]

If you ever get the opportunity to watch them live…. Do it!!! It’s definitely a one in a kind experience. I was fortunate to see them live 17 times

[@chrono050]

right seen them about a dozen times since 99

[@Syphilon]

First concert in March was them. Loved it all the way thru despite getting sick during the second half lmao

[@Ogt92]

Something like that.. First show was 1992 Seattle with Henry rollins

[@Scrub_Jake]

Stank face activated! Haha love it!

[@divid3d]

i'd heard a couple of tool's singles before schism and enjoyed them, but when i heard this one i was in awe and it inspired me to go out and buy their albums. absolutely beautiful piece of music with an important message.

[@williamsummerson1204]

Really looking forward to your reaction tomorrow. You are one of the best reactors on KZbin hands down. Love the channel and content alot. Keep up the great work Aileen. 🤘😊💙

[@AileenSenpai]

Thank you so much!! 💗💗

[@williamsummerson1204]

No. Thank you. 🤘😊

[@williamsummerson1204]

@Joe dirty71 appreciate it

[@scottspears9347]

My wife's favorite Tool song. She wasn't much of a fan at first until we saw them in St. Louis and she was hooked after that

[@ralphdrees4413]

Lol same. She has literally always told me to turn tool off because I blast them. She went with me to the show in Dallas recently and the next day she was blasting Tool when I woke up. “Wow that drummer is really good.” Justin Chancellor her her favorite though. Especially when I explained that most of the guitar riffs are pretty much coming from him while Adam Jones is making weird squeezing noises lol

[@ellzedd4113]

The rage at the end "i know the pieces fit!!" Then the sudden stop. Trying not to let go.

[@sammysam2615]

Heard this in 2001 and it never stuck. Now I'm 41 and it hits home in so many deep and meaningful ways. Definitely appreciate music and the artists much more now.

[@ellzedd4113]

Total opposite. I blasted this when it was released. Sober was harder for me but it relaxes me. Tool is a mind bend ❤

[@MandyZor-El]

That ending tho! 🔥♥️

[@carlkitley6321]

Hello Ms. Aileen. Hope your having an awesome day. Thankyou for some Tool. If you ever get a chance look up how they formed the band . It's a really cool story and really brings a bigger appreciation to there band. 😎🤘🔥

[@tylerbarber973]

It’s exciting to watch someone experience Tool like I do. It peels our layers to the core, breaks down barriers and re-wires our subconscious. Spiral out 🌀🤘🏻

[@daveb8559]

Fucking, YES!! Appreciate you brother.

[@Jay-kz6ge]

First of all. Great shirt. I have it as well. This album is one of 3 PERFECT albums by Tool. Any song you react to from Fear Innoculum will not disappoint.

[@chrisingles102]

Unbelievable perspective on humanity. Maynard is a genius.

[@malhondize3898]

great reaction, and yes it seems that tool songs relate to society now. the album was made over 15 yrs ago. the fact that we are all different but we can make pieces fit. two puzzle pieces that are identical will not go together, you need 2 different pieces to make them fit. great song great band great reaction.

[@seandobson6221]

The syncopation in this song is epic because the time signature is a constant changing being.

[@nucify9228]

You NEED to listen to vicarious by tool. it’s such an amazing song with such an incredible message behind it. Love the videos Alieen!

[@Triggerhippie70]

Tool is one of my favorite bands EVER!

[@Billinois78]

I remember buying Lateralus, which this is on, on cd when it came out. Lots has been said about the songs, but also, the multi-layered artwork on the original release. There were multi-transparent pages overlapping, like you might see in a medical journal, where you turn a page and the skin is gone, turn the next, the muscles and tissue are gone, etc. until it's down to the skeleton. It was like that, but disguised in the brain tissue at the final layer was the word "God". Then the case was inside a transparent/black case that had the band name/album title and more. The packaging was art in itself that hits you before you even hear a note. It was later re-released with a simpler traditional single-layer version, like you see in this video, along with the band name/album title. You can see someone unbox the better version in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fanEZnyijsqLh7s

[@bigounce562]

The original packaging was and is so unreal.

[@trackaholic9549]

Ahh yeah. I have that CD boxed away in the garage and totally forgot about that layered cover until you mentioned it. Very cool part of the experience.

[@datubeda]

I remember where I was when I first opened it and pressed play... then that intro into The Grudge came in. Went on a long drive so I could listen to the full album without interruption.

[@bigt243]

Love the shirt babe! 🤘🤘🖤🖤

[@jasonups5386]

Beautiful song 😎 🎵

[@ickerolig]

One of the best songs made IMO. This made me start playing instruments. Dunno why, but it really introduced me to the depths of someone that hadnt really experienced music that music can reach.

[@chancepeebles7016]

This song is bigger than a personal relationship. It is about civilizations. Mildewing and smouldering because they topple over due to lack of communication.

[@douglasdrain]

I was just flipping through your videos and it seems like you’ve overlooked Descending from TOOL !!! IMHO the finest music TOOL has ever released … Give it go !!!

[@AysKuz]

Apropos effortlessly cool: There is a video of a concert out there where Maynard tackles a fan that runs to the stage and sits on him while he doesn´t miss a beat - singing the whole time.

[@vinchenzo2502]

Your eyes bring out the beauty of this song

[@wynard]

Probably one of the most well known Tool songs and my favorite. That part starting at 5:50 always grabs my attention, makes me focus and manages to give me peace.

[@brentburgess2159]

Those tessellated lights on your wall are freaking awesome

[@eriklunden5218]

I have pretty wide tastes, but Tool was likely a big contribution to my love for complex and overlapping time signatures.

[@adrianherrera9537]

Love hearing different perspectives. Respect u

[@scottspears9347]

I'm so glad that I'm in a marriage where the pieces do fit

[@treysalazar7791]

Looking forward to this. One of Tool's best. Next you should do is "Ticks & Leeches" or "Descending". Also I don't know how familiar you are with Led Zeppelin, but Tool does a cover of Zeppelin's "No Quarter" a great version. You should do a reaction to that. If you haven't heard the original version, maybe do a double reaction you know to compare. Viewers would love it

[@atmb]

I'm here for the No Quarter content

[@310siddharth]

A dream come true watching them at Download 19 after 13 years that they had been off the grid. Laid my back on the barricade while I was drowning in the best sound I had experienced. Overwhelming. It was surreal.

[@facelift5628]

the deepest of love songs. tool never misses.

[@megatryn]

Totally my favouritest (yes, favouritest. sic) Tool song. The whole album as a whole is such a masterpice. Love your reaction as usual. Your reflected thoughts about the songs that you so eloquently express is the reason I return to your reactions. Keep it up

[@joumasepoes88]

I have been waiting for this one. Thank you

[@AegisKHAOS]

Watching this vid has exposed my age while also making me want to re-listen to not just Tool, but also A Perfect Circle. Schism and Sober are two of my favorite songs from Tool.

[@tonykubilius9971]

One of the many great songs of Tool and I happy that you reacted to this song Aileen❤️

[@mr_black2157]

You're a genuine wonderful person and reactor. It comes naturally and charm can't be faked.

[@tolooselatreck7422]

U are Already Amazing Aileen & Are Growing Each & Every Day in Every Way U Wish just by Having an Open & Willing Mind to Take the Time Not Just Listen to "Tool" but to Break there Music Down Thinking wth an Open Mind to Study the Brilliant Lyrics & Musical Ability each Member Offers Each of Us.... Each One of there Albums are Amazing Seeing them Live Is Truly Life Changing I would Love to See "Tool" Live wth U Because I would Love to Watch U Grow Rapidly in a Blink of An Eye.... Keep up the Greatness I will let U know nxt time I'm going to "Tool" Concert See How Many Tickets to Get... Thanks U Rock....💯😁💥

[@glennhansen6794]

Love your tool reactions girl. 😁

[@brodie6222]

Absolutely LOVE this song! Thank You!!! Maynard Keenan is amazing!

[@rl_schism]

I’ve been waiting for this moment 😭

[@justinrisen1929]

My favorite song of all time of any band. Means so much more now in my life than it ever did before. Lateralus is amazing but this is the best for me.

[@darkphoenix2]

That quiet bridge with the repeating, fairly simple riff and the other guitar doing those interesting sounds was a trip when I experienced the song for the first time in Guitar Hero. It's not that long a section but at the time, playing it was so weird not just because I wasn't good at Guitar Hero but because my ears and hands were confused about which part I was actually playing. The guitars in this song weave in and out and around each other so well...like two lovers creating poetry out of dissonance. Wow, I just came up with that while writing the comment. Not bad 😎

[@Unlikely_Hero]

If ever there was a brilliant song written about a break up lol this is it 😂

[@jgzero18]

Smashing Pumpkins- Cherub Rock

[@the1khronohs40]

Tool in general is a damn masterpiece! 🙌

[@danielnel4467]

Tool is one of my favorite bands of all time.

[@zahira_rania]

the doors pink floyd fleetwood mac tool u2 blondie radiohead nirvana evanescence my favorite bands

[@Boogenhagen100]

TOOL- the best most consistent band of the last 30 years. Notice how they haven’t fallen off or broken up due to drugs etc etc. everyone in this band knows their clearly defined role and are virtuosos at their given craft.

[@vladv8534]

It was the first Tool song I ever heard. fell in love instantly

[@davidmarino1913]

If we were all the same...never were such words more true than they are now.

[@joshschwarzbauer8155]

I am so stoked to check out this reaction. One of my favorite songs ever. Also, what a bitchin shirt!!!

[@dustinalexander9801]

Heyo! I have watched a couple of your vids now... you deserve a sub. Thanks for doing this

[@joshs8685]

I always always always return to this song to remind myself of the importance of communication in all my relationships 🙏

[@HohnerCornell]

One of my favs Tool songs. Played with the bass once. PD: We all are members of Hellfire Club🤘

[@scottst.hilaire5828]

You know ur playing the FLOYED you're playing the TOOL and every thing in-between. I'm hooked...

[@Nicholas_Burmeister]

What a spot on interpretation of the lyrics! You're a very sensitive and wise person. It also goes a long way to justify my stubborn position that Tool rock. Some folks dis it as early math-rock.

[@DerpyBerb]

It’s the “hellfire club” shirt that tipped me over into subscribing.

[@eleptheria1]

the unresolved melody plays in with the unresolved lyrics... really beautiful combination.... one of the amazing things about tool is the marriage of audio and visual.... also, l agree with your take...we are all flesh puppets trying to navigate this space together

[@GangGreen80]

This has been my alarm clock for a while now. Such a great tool song. Cant go wrong

[@marktaylor8205]

If my memory serves, the schism was with Maynard and Adam, at the time. Between supposed lovers, between supposed brothers.

[@mook360]

Schism one of my favorite tool song....

[@chadedwards4309]

♥️♥️♥️🤘🤘 one thing that always stuck with me going to classes and therapy, your problem isn't the problem, your reaction is the problem!! So fuckin true!!

[@Randaddy25]

8th grade....i asked my mom for one of her CD's. You can probably guess what band that was. It ignited a fire in me with this band. Tool will always be my all time favorite!

[@Djcimofficial]

My favorite TOOL song!!

[@Dexiray]

Your analysis at end was very satisfying, so well said.

[@seanslen]

Love your reactions! Also, great shirt :)

[@ilikereason]

Tool has always been my all time favorite band by a long shot. They have always been my number 1. Number 2 is Deftones. If you trust your audience for recommending Tool, then may I suggest Deftones. Another amazing band that created their own unique sound the same way Tool did. They are also like Tool in how they formed in the 90's and are still around releasing albums. Maynard and Chino have also appeared on each other's albums as guest singers. I'm not sure if you knew that or not. The way you fell in love with Tool and keep doing more videos on them I suspect you will do with Deftones. As to what song would be the very first video to do - I would probably have to pick even Change (which is their most popular song they ever released that you probably WILL recognize) or Digital Bath. Digital Bath you probably have never heard of before if you aren't already a Deftones fan. Like Tool they have a lot of albums and a lot of amazing songs and they have a sound that is truly unique.