Hip Hop Fan's First Reaction and Analysis of Forty Six and Two by Tool

[@jonathanmiller4305]

I literally cannot wait for you to experience their discography….every minute of every song they compose has meaning, nothing is wasted. They don’t cheat the listener.

[@SyedRewinds]

they are 2 for 2 so far with me. No quarter and this have both been brilliant so I can fully believe your statement. Cant Wait!

[@billbeckley1474]

I feel the same way about Iron Maiden.

[@KumGuzz69]

hilarious how strongly you feel about tool

[@MorteDallAlto]

@@KumGuzz69 Weird that you care enough to comment

[@nealerigby8989]

Just subscribe can’t wait either

[@colestowing8695]

46 & 2 speaks to the next level of conciousness...when our genetics progress to the next level of evolution. Btw tool fans love watching people experience Tool for the first time-we get to feel the experience vicariously. Been a fan since the 90s - Just saw em in philly a couple months ago....was blown away all over again. 🤘😁🤘

[@SyedRewinds]

what an awesome concept for a track, Tool's depth has blown me away completely. Thanks for the comment Cole!

[@Tylerdoesit]

@@SyedRewinds you ain't seen nothin yet! Prepared to be blown away continuously during your discovery

[@lennyhedderwick1770]

Yes. I love watching reaction vids to Tool. They are just levels above anyone.

[@nabsludwig7462]

Actually great apes have 48 chromosomes, we have 46. So Maynard in his Evolution is gong to turn into an ape. I look forward to his next generation projects, especially the new song Forty-eight less 2.🦍

[@heatherodonnell7655]

I’m convinced Maynard wrote vicarious for tool fans who want to live through others experiencing them for the first time 🤣

[@2Quietus]

The entire song embracing Carl Jung's concept of the Ego's Shadow and embracing it to move through to the more enlightened other side. This tying directly into the concept of 46&2, referring to Sagans chromosomes evolution!? Absolutely brilliant.

[@campfirebear4083]

Tool is a deep deep rabbit hole. My favorite band of all time. It’s hard to even suggest a song because they are all so good, roll the dice and react to anything else of theirs, you won’t be disappointed

[@benhinds2971]

This also just happens to be one of the best drummers on the planet. Danny Carrey. Check out the ultra viral drum cam video of "Pneuma" Live. If not a reaction, then for your own personal awe inspiring enjoyment.

[@Tylerdoesit]

I venture to say best drummer EVER

[@Blackshirtz]

@@Tylerdoesit one of the greats for sure and a polyrhythm master. I put neil peart ahead of him myself but still not a knock on Danny, dude is a freak!

[@zachdixon413]

You get it bro. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@TsmithJustin]

This is the tool reaction I've been looking for. Dude is smart and organized. Much love my brother. Keep up the amazing work.

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

There is so much more to come from Tool. Keep up the Tool Reactions, the Tool Army will follow!

[@tadlewis2212]

Alice In Chains is one band that is also dark with a legendary vocalist. Paired harmonies with Jerry Cantrell (Guitarist) are some of the best in rock n roll! You won’t be disappointed

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Will second this. I'd start with "Would?"

[@lukefender94]

@@BalbazaktheGreat Yeah I would do Would?

[@metalmellie4371]

Yes, you need to experience their track " Down in a Hole " MTV Unplugged! It's A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

[@sky-magnet]

Maynard and Layne were good friends too!

[@hvitekristesdod]

Self titled Alice in Chains album is also very underrated

[@stephenantolich2155]

Watching a Tool Fan being born! I saw them in Concert 1992, They changed my life! I am now 59 and have studied Jungism and eastern philosophy that has helped me rid myself and clean up. You should take the time to read Maynards Book. You will understand the art and where the whole band comes from. Maynard has also fronted for Pucifer and Perfect Circle.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Love Pucifer!

[@duckfann13]

Dude, great great reaction and breakdown. Especially explaining how different parts of the music represents whatever the mood is.

[@Mr.PeabodyTheSkeptic]

I was lucky enough to see them tour this album 25 years ago. And seen them a couple of times since. The Tool Army welcomes you!🤟

[@dmwalker24]

The generations that went ahead of him. As a biologist, this song is practically a religious experience. The drive and yearning to survive, and improve, and overcome limitations. It's powerful stuff.

[@theseabast6515]

Tool are insane with the atmosphere they create in their music. Every song of theirs has it's own feel to it that is always recognizable as 'Tool', but still unique in its own right. Imo if it's atmosphere you want you gotta check out Third Eye, from the same album as 46&2. The whole album, Aenima, was dedicated to Bill Hicks, and they play a part of his stand-up at the beginning of Third Eye.

[@benhinds2971]

"Lateralus" is a must. I am curious what you think of the usage of the mathematic Fibonacci sequence in the song. There is a YT segment that explains this. I realize not all of it was deliberate. You can make numbers add up fit any agenda you may want.

[@Tylerdoesit]

I agree. In my opinion and many others.... Lateralous may be the greatest song ever written. It comes across as an epic delivery and is packed full of emotion and provokes such an emotional response from listeners. Can't wait

[@lvincent8843]

@@Tylerdoesit Greatest song on the greatest album of the same name. Lateralus is the magnum opus, the magna carta, the holy grail of modern music.

[@heyskipj]

Tool rewards you for listening. In every way, and ways you didn’t think possible. My favorite stool song changes each week. For you I’ll say, “Eulogy”

[@Eliaskruggan7117]

Welcome from the Tool Army, We are one. We are all.

[@starburstppl]

Saw Tool in 2002, and it was life changing for me. I couldn't fathom how much they blew me away. BTW, fantastic reaction!!

[@shuheihisagi6689]

So crazy you got most of the references on the first listen, I can't wait to see more

[@zazune56]

Their song The Grudge is amazing! It is about holding grudges and how they can destroy you. And the scream!! OH MAN!

[@SyedRewinds]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll maybe cover that one next. Sounds interesting

[@davetheark]

Yeah please check that one out man, trust us, you’re going to love that masterpiece ! 🤟🏻

[@willliam1343]

So many deep rabbit holes in these lyrics.

[@joeroberts1408]

BTW, Lateralus should be on the short list. It features the fibonacci sequence in the lyrics....but don't over think it lol

[@soth1sol]

tenacious d "tribute": look into my eyes and it's easy to see, one and one make two, two and one make three, it was destiny..." -_-

[@chuckbontrager5747]

Longtime Tool fan here, I even ran a Tool tribute band for a while. Thank you for this video, and especially thank you for noticing the conflict and resolution in the instrumental section before the outro. Bravo. Subbed!

[@SyedRewinds]

Cheers Chuck!

[@timjenkins4065]

I must add, the final song, of the final show, of the final tour was ‘Ahead by a Century’ broadcast live across Canada, the whole concert was broadcast live

[@danieldaniels7571]

that concert is one of the best concert films ever made. It's also the most watched broadcast in the history of Canadian television. A must-own Blu-ray.

[@timjenkins4065]

Not only those songs, but I’ve yet to hear a song I don’t like.. 😁

[@alexbarie4812]

I heard this song on the radio a few years ago, and this song catapulted me into their discography. They’re an all time favorite. Subscribing to you just to follow your tool journey. Spiral out brother 🌀

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

That bass is an homage to Frame By Frame, a King Crimson track

[@Gideonite]

Maynard James Keenan (Vocalist/Lyricist), Danny Carey (Drummer), Adam Jones (lead guitarist), Justin Chancellor (current and bassist since 2nd album AEnema) and Paul D’amour (original bassist from 1993 undertow Album).

[@kimnolan4084]

You had me at "lyricism, atmosphere and musicianship"!! So many reactors just listen to the music and never dive into the meaning of the songs..Tool is a deep band (as is Pink Floyd and so many others). IMHO, in a lot of songs, if you don;t get into lyrics you are missing out on a LOT! and musicianship~!??? this band oozes it! I'm a 58yo, brought up on blues based guitar driven rock (I also dabble in metal , right now obsessed with Ukrainian metal band Jinjer and love the heavier bands) but also can listen to anything from Beethoven onward! lol. I will be subscribing to your channel! (as a side note...of course you must listen to Pneuma featuring Danny Carey on drums and there is a cool duet with Maynard and Tori Amos doing her song "Muhammad my friend")

[@primateinterfacetechnologi6220]

Maynard and Tori Amos? never would have occurred to me but... makes perfect sense actually. I'm going to look that one up... Thank you... peace.

[@sevenduster27]

You would love “pneuma” and then the Danny Carey LIVE drum cam, it’s absolutely unbelievable 🔥

[@johndevoist8129]

Welcome to the TOOL army, brother.

[@SquashPile]

I think you nailed it @ 2:13. You said: "OMG.. listen to that atmosphere" They create it and then it's yours. Love bands that can do that for me.

[@mattiusgabe7354]

I love Tool. Tool and Led Zeppelin are probably my favorite bands.

[@clab5864]

Same!!!

[@kharma7755]

Tool and Zeppelin are my husband's two favorite bands, as well... (Tool and SOAD are mine)

[@EMal-mf9pc]

This song is extremely philosophical and reminds me of Nietzsche's idea of the "Superman"

[@dontbeaturd763]

The Supermen would walk in file, guardians of a loveless isle…

[@rachaelb.]

Holy shit! This song gave me full body chills toward the end! What a great song!! Thanks for sharing! Loved your take on it.

[@anthonypallen7919]

You are eloquent my man. Ima fan . Great review

[@SyedRewinds]

Awesome, thank you!

[@thisistheyear99]

Tool is the GOAT 🐐 Enjoy the journey bud. Check out "Descending" from them. You'll sh*t your drawers. Spiral out 🌀👁🧘🏻‍♂🙌🏼

[@miketython4282]

Factual, saw them in January and it was the most amazing experience ever. My dad always played them as I grew up, now at 17 I listen to them every single day and it never gets old💯

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Tooooool. Nothing else quite like it. Check out H, Aenima, Stinkfist, Eulogy, The Pot, etc. etc.

[@SyedRewinds]

So far they've blown me away!

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

@@SyedRewinds They've got a really distinct sound, and the musicianship is astounding.

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

@Presley Steele Obscure? WTF you talking about, most of those were radio hits.

[@steviekc9057]

Great selections! I think Aenima might blow his mind! I'm also a big fan of Prison Sex. (Which feels really odd to say.)

[@scottw5253]

TOOL is their own genre. Every song they do has "atmosphere", layers upon layers of it. How 4 individuals are able to write this music is one thing, but they play it live exactly as good, some might say better, as the album recordings. They are truly a musical force. I've drawn life altering inspiration from their music since 1994. Ride the spiral to the end, it may just go to where no one's been. Spiral out, keep going

[@bluewater82]

Another Tool Army member, checking in. As mentioned in your live chat for this, we do love watching new fans being born and seek out these reaction vids 😊 I particularly enjoyed the fact that you chose this particular song as one of your firsts. Everyone always listens to Schism but I personally feel that other songs like 46&2 are better for first impressions. Just my own $0.02. Great reaction and analysis! Heading off to watch some of your other vids!

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

Back for TOOL, finally! This isn't even their best song. It's up there but EVERY song in their collection is incredible. No lie. No exaggeration.

[@SyedRewinds]

Lance I'm gonna believe you because of what I've heard so far. Their music is totally my taste, it speaks to me for sure. Have a great one bro!

[@burleighboy42twenty]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Tool..as soon as I saw this link it made me smile because I know this is gunna be the start of an epic journey for you👊👊👊👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@timothyamaya3477]

Tool army in fact checking in for the reaction. Hope to see more on your channel. Enjoy the ride.

[@ymfemptyb6967]

really liked the reaction and analysis. saw tool live this year. its second to none and they actually played this song!

[@stephenmorelli6741]

Love the breakdown, we are gonna need you to take on the tool catalogue

[@RichKolasa]

Best reaction/analysis video I ever saw. Awesome!

[@edwardmunoz7853]

Everyone is a Tool fan they just don't know it 💯🔥🤘

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Syed….Hi..Helene here. Like Nightwish, Tool was another band that blew me away about three years ago….that I discovered on reaction channels. The unusual time signatures grabbed me immediately, and then the sheer power of the musicianship and the lyrics had me hypnotized. The group gets MASSIVE respect from me. Many people try to describe them by saying to imagine that Black Sabbath (or some say Zeppelin) and Rush, had a love child….with the ability to create an atmosphere like Pink Floyd does thrown in. In other words, the rhythms and complexity suggest prog influences, the heaviness harks back to earliest metal influences….with lyrics about theology, psychology…….the entire width and breadth of the human experience. To me, they are progressive metal. And live, they give a totally immersive experience, in the tradition Pink Floyd. But really, Tool is unique…….in its own category, and having been with you for several weeks now, I would say they are a perfect match of band to reactor! I hope you continue with them…….Try Schism or The Pot or Pneuma.

[@chrisgore8597]

I am happy to hear you mention Jung, his Red Book is absolutely amazing, enlightening, and inspiring. It's a damn shame that he's rarely talked about compared to his contemporary Freud.

[@murfseye]

Excited to see your journey from here. Thx bro

[@FatherDingo]

Instantly subscribed afterwards. I love your great understanding of philosophy and your love for good music. Keep up the good stuff Syed!

[@stevemiklaucic]

Fantastic and descriptive, your interpretation is spot on. Well done!

[@kevindonn10]

Well done Sir! Pandora's Box just got cracked open and you are in for an amazing journey with TOOL. Can't wait for the next one. Do yourself a favor, before you dive into the POPULAR TOOL requests, react to "Right In Two ". You won't be disappointed!

[@johnnelson3869]

You're in the deep end of the pool now!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@Presley Steele ah….not a fan I see….

[@legionsherwood2163]

The singer is Maynard Keenan James. He was in the Marines.

[@clintedmonds1241]

Yo such a good straight to the point intro, I stopped the vid and ended up back at Led Zepplin No Quarter through tools No Quarter back to here subscribed. Dope videos man 👌

[@clab5864]

Dude, all I can say after that is MORE TOOL!

[@timjenkins4065]

Syed…. Please consider covering the band ‘the tragically hip’, among many great songs is a video, also live performance of a song ‘locked in the trunk of a car’, thank you sir, you are the best I’ve seen at what you do. ‘The hip’ as they’re known are a Canadian treasure, i from USA, that said, after discovering them this year, I’ve heard from many Canadians, they love em, as do I. They’re lead singer, Gord Downie died of an incurable brain cancer in 2017… they have great music, soul driven rock with variety…. 🙏

[@bramdijks9420]

what a weird coinsidense.... been a Tool and Hip fan for 20 years. Never met a person who actually know and likes both bands. they're so diferent, yet so much the same ! cheers Tim!

[@speckledove]

new sub here. love the thoughtful analysis of what i consider my generations most incredible genre

[@therocknrollmillennial535]

Tool are like a roller-coaster that, at first watch, while you wait in line, looks like the twists and turns will be enough to break your spine, but once you're on the ride, you feel how smooth the ride is.

[@vhveloz]

Subscribed for more tool. This is just the beginning. 🤘👽

[@johnstewart150]

Syed, Thanks for the lyrics analysis. It is the best for music. Please don't go away. You get less support than others who are less than you, but only because of judgements on your name.

[@timjenkins4065]

Also, a suggestion of the tragically hip a song called ‘ blow at high dough’

[@danieldaniels7571]

Tool always has such grooving basslines.

[@Wizzard033]

Glad to see someone else jump down the rabbit hole that is T00l and MJKs' works. You must hear "Right in two" and another hundred or so epic Tool tunes. For sure try one of Maynards' other bands too Puscifer and A Perfect Circle They are both great.

[@rawke7279]

nice reaction. yr interpretation of the lyrics is great. keep up the great work

[@SyedRewinds]

Thank you so much!!

[@brandbird]

Love hearing your thoughts. I recommend Lateralus (the song) next. Greetings from Finland.

[@armchaircivilian3076]

Tool fan - check Loved your enjoyment and analysis - double check :) Well done for not losing it and bouncing off the walls like i did the first time i heard that drum solo :)

[@graysonmichael8335]

I don't know how I found this guy but I just watched him become a tool fan ....subbed

[@paulehrenzeller8305]

Another Tool fan evolves from the muck. Welcome to the Tool Army! Spiral out, my friend!!

[@shannontreiber1070]

And bravo to you for looking up the meaning. Even as a fan, their words are hard. And I’m a linguist:)

[@dazed1nyc]

Watching ppl become among the initiated was my fav quarantine hobby \m/

[@carlgalilee7339]

Really enjoyed your reaction, and welcome to the rabbit hole :) Tool has an enviable list of 'wow' tracks. If you're looking for fairly straight up time signatures, (for tool anyway) then 'the grudge' and ' the pot' are must listens. And for epic syncopated masterpieces try 'Lateralus' and 'Invincible'.

[@PeteOliva]

I'm glad you caught on to the instrumental section being the metamorphosis, it represents the evolution and then the final part is after the change, it's even in a different time signature, if you understand that stuff. The song starts in 4/4 time and the end it's in 7/8.

[@SyedRewinds]

i didnt catch the time signature change but i felt the emotion changing, brilliant concept to put in a song!

[@rmcdaniel423]

4:42 I've been picking my scabs again . . . pause . . . builds intensity . . . then SLAM your fists down!! That single downbeat hit was a sublime masterpiece in itself.

[@patrick9876]

I could be wrong, but I believe that Forty-Six & Two touches on the concept of the Shadow in Jungian psychology, which I would find fascinating if true!

[@mikeconnors8360]

Tool puscifer and Perfect circles all Maynard james keenan bands all are amazing in their own right. Try The Grudge by TOOL 👍

[@MojoMaddison]

Loving your channel. Cheers.

[@lorcazola]

YOU ROCK ! You gotta do "Third Eye" by Tool.

[@haniffat]

Subscribed. Love your analysis and breakdowns! Love me some Tool too, one of the best bands ever imo

[@TheArdencroft]

Would love to see more reactions to tool!

[@gsuk28]

You should check out (and react to) Kids Cover Forty Six & 2 - O'Keefe Music Foundation. It's absolutely amazing and will surprise you :)

[@sunshinefogleman127]

What I would give to hear this masterpiece for the first time again.

[@edwardmunoz7853]

Carl Jung

[@bigdaddypiggy]

Every very 1st time ever hearing Tool reaction ….🤨😳🤯😍

[@briansohr2319]

Transcending what you're codified for... Dope song... I was twenty, but had an awesome roommate, so we wore this album out

[@oliverjackson5070]

Hey man, just found your channel, subbed after watching your "Dark Side Of The Moon" Series & then "A Day In The Life" video. I just want to reply to that Beatles song here: HIGHLY SUGGEST A "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" ALBUM REVIEW. Yes, that was the first time a song like that had occurred especially because most of the music around them was still folk-y, romantic love songs. "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" was the first album of it's kind (majority of albums were just compilations of singles like Elvis Presley would do ) & when it was released immediately shaped & formed the path that pop-culture & mainstream music would follow. Jimi Hendrix learned & played some of these songs live that same weekend it was released so that is really saying something.

[@miked3956]

Please do a Tool reaction for Sober Live (1993) !

[@zak2986]

Enjoy your TooL journey, I'm jealous that you're only at the start. 🤘

[@sqonk21]

I have heard of Tool but never really listened to them...until now...I really really liked this track...!!

[@aaronkessler7773]

Love you get excited about great music!

[@kurtev]

NOTHING BETTER IN THIS WORLD THAN SEEING A PERSON EXPERIENCE TOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME. FUCKING PRICELESS!

[@mistameanor1]

Tool is a spiritual experience. Enjoy the journey.

[@jthizzlefoshizzle]

If you like Tool def give A Perfect Circle a listen, same singer

[@Raiv1980]

Welcome my friend, enjoy the ride!

[@RisenOnFire]

It's slightly longer than usual but I'd recommend the Holy Trinity - disposition, reflection, triad by tool. From the lateralus album.

[@LadyO_333]

Would love your commentary on Alice n Chains "Love, Hate, Love" at the Moore Theatre Seattle 1990. Absolutely mind bending -- one of the best voices in music history.

[@jimholt1635]

I'm pretty sure what he means by picking scabs again, he's picking through the Old Wounds in his life, and bringing them up to light.

[@timjenkins4065]

While Gord knew he would die of his disease, quite emotional

[@ncmetalfan5267]

I’m just realizing parts of this song sounds exactly like parts of “right in two” from them

[@mattthescreamer177]

The bass solo in the song is my favorite of all time