Old Composer REACTS to TOOL Fear Inoculum | Reaction and Composition Breakdown

[@ethanmackay4785]

Geebz is the uncle everyone wishes they had.

[@JJ-zi3hy]

Haha so spot on! It is so comforting to watch these videos!

[@KahurangiSteez]

Dude just gives off the good vibes like crazy. Maybe I need to check out this Hawai'i place. I know Terrence Mckenna loved Hawai'i, too, and lived there for many years.

[@JS-qd5vu]

.....Where’s the one......

[@JohnMcGurrell]

Dad I would prefer

[@lindsayj667]

*husband

[@tomgrant29]

As you're obviously a Tool fan now, just remember this song was the first thing we heard in 13 freaking years :)

[@carolinehoward180]

🤣🤣🤣 Its so cool watching this guy be converted to The Church of Maynard lol

[@davidlindhout8106]

stop it!!!!! youire gonna make me cry

[@Berdawg1]

Hahahahaha let’s hope it’s not another decade until their next!

[@bryantwilliams7009]

Maynard snaps his gauntlet and Taylor swift faded 😂

[@leithal1546]

@@Berdawg1 Danny turned 60 few days ago. He might be 70 by the next album.

[@juhosuomi2551]

You need to imagine how this track hit when it dropped after 13 years break.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Goosebumps

[@StaatsAttackk]

so refreshing...

[@TheAskald]

I still remember where I was and what I did before and after like if it was a major event in modern history hahaha

[@destroyermaker]

I didn't like it at first. Now I love it; it's a great way to mark the comeback.

[@chrishirini5414]

@@destroyermaker I was the same I was sooo disappointed then listened a few more times and bam 💥 now i like it 👍

[@mehkayla6685]

Tell me youre high, with out telling me your high Geebz: "the string catches a buzz, *peels eyelid down to his dimples*... Gummybear"

[@KahurangiSteez]

This gif is exactly how I feel trying to headbang to a new Tool song lmao i.imgur.com/ChSIp5R.gif

[@dasmittelalterrockt]

Where is the one?!

[@PorkchopXpress]

I saw TOOL three times in 2019. They can absolutely do everything you hear on their albums live. I took my musician friend to one of the shows, and it actually brought him to tears. Seeing them live is beyond an experience.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

You said it 😌😌

[@hicksboson1]

They are absolutely perfect live. I think it's one of the reasons that it takes him so very long to build and release an album because as a group they want to be able to again be perfect when they perform

[@pmr1899]

i was brought to tears when i saw them on this tour, just it had been so long and i was so happy to hear new stuff. and obviously because.....well, its Tool

[@NamathCB]

100th like. Music moves us. What it's all about

[@metallicoustic6733]

3:35 he exhales in that "holy shit this is good" way right before the line "I exhale you" and you can see it in his face like "whoa, I just exhaled too!" hahaha

[@itouchmyshellfish]

Brilliant

[@TheSophiaQuestor]

caught listening to the words lol

[@ollyhudson9931]

Radiohead - Weird Fishes (Live from the basement) Also, Tool - 7empest

[@jacoblassiter6283]

yes 7empest is amazing absolutely need to listen, and for Radiohead, I think bodysnatchers would also be a great one

[@vetlejuul5220]

Basement with Radiohead is just timeless

[@chokovok7231]

I bet you’re gonna go crazy figuring out “where the one” is in 7empest.

[@cassargaming7008]

Danny is still trying to figure that out

[@gandalfthesober5502]

@@cassargaming7008 Danny knows.

[@anthonyheffernan5537]

@@cassargaming7008 Danny knew it before Adam did XD

[@210SMiTH210]

Totally agree!! 7emptest is awesome!! That intro!!

[@tomgrant29]

It's like the iconic scene with the kid in The Matrix: There is no "one"

[@knux1082]

When Sir. Geebz exhales right before the "I exhale you" line drops, and He realizes it ,PRICELESS !!!!

[@fiveseven695]

I get chills when I watch other people listen to Tool. Especially if it's for the first time.

[@RAVEKY1]

I actually tear up every time. 😊

[@fiveseven695]

@@RAVEKY1 beautiful.

[@benkelly7182]

Vicariously you Enjoy it while the whole world tries You know it’s true Don’t lie

[@hydraglyphics]

Danny is indeed triggering those sounds at the beginning. I had the pleasure of seeing them in November before the pandemic, and it hadn't even dawned on me until I saw them play this song live that Danny was behind all those sounds, rather than programmed synths or whatever. Also Geebz, you know how wild the Tool army is. This was their first new song in THIRTEEN years, so it has a special place in our hearts.

[@seanikins2972]

I saw Tool in Portland Oregon, ended up being their last show before they had to postpone then cancel the rest of the tour. So glad I didn't wait another day for the Seattle show that never happened! I bought fear inoculum the morning it came out, and actively avoided any and all early releases, because I knew I would need to hear more. Man, my cheeks hurt SO BAD after hearing this from the shit grin heading this for the first time... 😂 Where's the one!

[@glandhound]

People get offended when you talk about triggers with drummers like Danny... but that's because people don't understand what triggers are.

[@ravixof159]

Would love to catch you giving Invincible or Descending a shot

[@FlyingHellFish99]

With the appetiser of A/Descending from ToolArchive channel first!

[@Monk_705]

I have a really good feeling that Descending is gonna blow his mind. That drum part in the middle is definitely Danny's best drumming to date.

[@IceKoldKilla]

Oh my god, absolutely!

[@IceKoldKilla]

@@FlyingHellFish99 😁🤘

[@slantythecamel]

Agreed. "Descending" please. Epic as epic can be.

[@korylinn2251]

I hope you can do “Descending” and “No Quarter” soon! Both will blow your mind!

[@lowellupchurch1609]

Descending!!!! No Quarter!!!! I couldnt choose one over the other to enthusiastically support these suggestion

[@krazzybastard]

Yes both are two of their best👍

[@GranTurismoJunky]

I love Descending buuuuut No Quarter takes the cake for me, would love to see that one

[@masonchewning9640]

No quarter live is amazing

[@Awoodward7899]

And 7empest!!!!!

[@MerelyPassingThrough]

This song was released ahead of the album. So it was the first taste of any studio recording for 13 years. I saw a reaction video from that day where the dude broken down when the first chorus hit. It was a big day for all us Tool heads.

[@UnderStanding_with_Javid]

Can you share the link please?

[@MerelyPassingThrough]

@@UnderStanding_with_Javid kzbin.info/www/bejne/opWtc4SaaZqrf7c

[@UnderStanding_with_Javid]

@@MerelyPassingThrough thank you

[@freedomof]

thank you for the link. watching him break down when that chorus hit made me break down. i thought i was the only one....

[@Refu5e]

Im facinating how the song is 10:22 seconds long. The lyric at the halfway point 5:11 he says "Mitosis". Mitosis is the act of a cell splitting. You notice the songs tone changes after the "split" from dreamy and more tribal / hand percussion to the more typical Tool sound with the full drum kit taking over and the bass and guitars becoming more aggressive. My admiration mr. Maynard...

[@nadussias]

The word Mitosis is also exactly halfway through the song, hence the split into two.

[@arranwalk]

Math rock 🥰

[@matthewconner5545]

Geebz: “Where’s the one?” Tool: “Yes.”

[@terbo2000]

Tool : "Are we not all... One?"

[@Itsunclegabby]

Also yes!

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

"I'm not having a seizure, I'm headbangin' to Tool!"

[@markusorth5450]

FW: Now I know, we are one now!

[@Downstreamphoto]

Geebs, the fact that you don't do this trying to get "numbers" is what makes your channel great. We all see how much passion you have for music and that is why we all love sharing our favorite music with you. Thanks for keeping it real man! Where's the 1 ?

[@acewizhyde]

funny thing is that might actually give him those "numbers" I mean it seems to be working so far

[@mementomori9781]

Yeah but he gets the numbers and its well deserved, keep it up Geebz, Aloha from Sweden.

[@scosstard3542]

If he was not trying to get numbers he would not be doing 1 or two Tool reactions per week. I mean it is obvious than the Tool fanbase can guarantee a great visibility to a channel like this. This is the only valuable reason why we have around 20 Tool, APC and Puscifer reactions on this channel when other bands don't get more than 3. It does not mean it is a bad thing, but it could be acknowledged. Still Geebz totally deserve his success and I wish him to keep being successful with what he does because his channel and his reactions are of high quality.

[@spaantz]

@@scosstard3542 I think he just wants to give the people what they want, not just to get numbers

[@petejung3122]

@@scosstard3542 Maybe, just maybe, he's liking tool and find it interesting enough for him to react to without the feeling he's going along just to please the audience. I hope "the maybe" is correct on this one.

[@ProgressiveMetalist]

He's doing volume swells with his guitar to make that effect in the beginning, fun fact, you can hear Justin doing the same thing but a half second later, and Justin's swells change and go higher up in the octave at some point too in the intro

[@spaantz]

I think they turn into power chords instead of just single notes

[@MrRevertis]

Just to prove how low tech Tool are, he really does all of that with his guitar, I was trying to learn to play it and people were telling me to get a volume or expression pedal, and others were saying it was a studio effect, turns out it's literally just a hammer on and the volume knob on the guitar!

[@spaantz]

@@MrRevertis Yep, and the sound of using the volume knob is different than volume pedals because with the knob it gets slightly less distorted as you lower it but with the pedal it just lowers the volume.

[@MrRevertis]

@@spaantz Not that I bought the pedal to check this, but when I was looking into it, someone said you can use a volume pedal to get this effect, if you put it in sequence before the distortion pedal, so it is changing the gain rather than just the volume - is that not correct? Or rather - not to get THIS effect, but to get something not a million miles away, sort of thing. Either way, yes Adam is doing it manually and, as usual, when you try to copy him you realise how subtle his touch is.

[@spaantz]

@@MrRevertis Oh yeah I could see that. I don't know much about pedals, just made an assumption.

[@HenningUhle]

Geebz: "Where's the one?" Audience: "Everywhere." Danny: "Hold my drum stick"

[@brandonkareiva3469]

Don’t forget the word “Mitosis” exactly at mid point, best touch to the song

[@pauljansen1137]

well...when this was released we all knew Tool was back after 13 years of waiting!!!

[@deftone366]

I was "waiting like a stalking Butler" for this one

[@atel-lexmusic9776]

Lol Brilliant

[@dauntevivone3578]

I will find the center in you! I will chew it up and leave! Trust me Trust me... Where's the 1?

[@glandhound]

Clearly talking about picking up chicks.

[@davidrosso1619]

WHERE IS THE ONE? As a Danny disciple the “Octopus” never disappoints. If there is a level past purple his drumming is it.

[@brianosullivan5960]

Dude your listening time with TOOL has been so intense, a few months? it's taken me 25+ years to be a TOOL army person of interest 🤘 Love ya work... Where's the one!!!! Danny Carey.... Beast!!!

[@StephenRP]

Adams guitar at the beginning isn’t a bow, he’s sliding whilst using the volume knob on his guitar, that’s what he does live any way 😶✌️✌️

[@carlgalilee7339]

Yep, this, although he's using hammer ons rather than slides for this particular piece and he tends to use a volume pedal rather than knob for most of his swell effects. Same result but much more control with a pedal. What makes it particualrly cool is he's playing notes ahead of Danny and syncs his foot rather than his hand to bring up the volume on the beat. If you practice guitar, it takes quite a bit of rethinking when you've trained your hands for so long to be in time with the beat. Adam uses volume changes extensively to shape his sound. He sets his amps up to his highest gain (and rarely changes channels on the amps) then uses volume to back it off for clean pieces or just on the edge of break up.

[@StephenRP]

@@carlgalilee7339 yes, this is far more accurate!

[@saemikneu]

@@carlgalilee7339 what does he do for the lower volume on clean parts? do he use a clean booster or does the sound tech raise the volume?

[@nateprusia9158]

This is good to know, I had assumed he was using an e-bow. A buddy of mine bought one year's ago and Adam was on the list of pros he got that have used those. Since I'm far from a musician I always like seeing info that educates me against my assumptions.

[@madlipzjagd5378]

@@saemikneu he brings down the gain with his volume pedal or his volume knob. Doesnt matter if its Disposition or the intro on Lateralus.

[@architectoverlord]

The engineering on Fear Inoculum is phenomenal. Tool always does a great job with panning and atmospherics, but this entire album is just perfection

[@deminybs]

listened to this album twice in a row on some hallucinagens 🤣

[@architectoverlord]

@@deminybs haha, hell yeah :)

[@ileutur6863]

@@architectoverlord Disagree, its good in the sense that everything is perfectly audible, but its way too clean for them. You can just hear it was recorded in 4 separate studios and it doesn't have the intense punch of lateralus and 10000 days

[@DadaPoopoo]

@@ileutur6863 It felt a little disconnected to me as well. Didn't help that I knew Maynard didn't want anything to do with it until they sent him finished tracks to interpret. Still, not a "bad" album. Just not as visceral as others.

[@increase9896]

Other than the awful clipping in parts... its amazing

[@qcmethical]

3:35 *Geebs exhales* Maynard: ...I exhales you Geebs: wtf 😂

[@ocrOPK]

Well spotted XD

[@witoldjanik]

Yup, that was the brilliant moment :D

[@dwaynemidson6437]

That made me smile so much!

[@JeyeNooks]

Hahaha I was giggling so much

[@klipfellgames1158]

As far as Adam with the guitar early on, it's not a bow. He's twisting a knob on the guitar. I've seen it live...from the 2nd row.

[@tampastu]

Correct. He's using volume swells.

[@mendronesg]

I believe Adam and Justin are doing it, which would explain the "back and forth" sound we hear in the beggining. After the first section when Adam returns to the volume swells, Justin is busy playing the bass track and it's clear that the swell in this part (around 7:40 in this video) is "missing" its counterpart.

[@chac65]

My guess was a volume pedal, but a knob also works. He often does volume swells with the volume knob, that sounds about right. It would be easier to do with a volume pedal, think Alex Lifeson just before Xanadu.

[@carlhurley6115]

Heard this song 100+ times and I still get a shiver everytime time he sings the Expel/Expel. 🥶

[@ronaldp.vincent8226]

I knew Danny was doing the tablas and "dulcimer" sounds, but I thought they had to be double tracked. After seeing it live first hand, I can confirm Danny plays both in real time!

[@jaimeurbano3653]

I just saw them live in Corpus Christi and it was insane to see Danny work his magic. He really is the octopus

[@Steam_Engenius]

Don't be afraid to give us a why does Led Zeppelin's No Quarter make your face melt and then turn around and give us Tool No Quarter reaction the same day, we will not be disappointed.

[@seanharris5134]

I couldn't agree more I would love to hear his thoughts on this

[@cerberuscrafts5351]

THIS

[@Mjwestneat11]

Yes yes yes

[@StuffedAnimalPeople]

Love Zepplin but Tool version WAY WAY better. Maynard just kills it

[@benkelly7182]

It's a great idea. They do the cover justice to say the least

[@NeoVoodooTech]

Can we just make it Tool Tuesdays? lol another great video brother. Well done!

[@bradhaines3142]

someone else has dibs on that (not in a legal sense) maybe Thursday?

[@pigeonmann9131]

Orestes by A Perfect Circle is amazing, I truly think you'd love it

[@texastom0530]

Great APC tune. Maynard's voice on that one...wow.

[@asheronwindspear552]

@@texastom0530 After all APC is the Tool you listen to when you're not listening to Tool.

[@dekadenser]

I lost my mind when this song dropped lol, the wait for new Tool music were painful to say at least but BOY was it worth it. This album is a masterpiece like every other Tool album. So glad I got to see them live before Covid hit aswell, touring some of the new songs!

[@erin.murphy]

Australian? I saw them in Melbourne. Magic.

[@Ttamlin]

Where's the 1! Another person suggested No Quarter by Led Zep, and then No Quarter, Tool's live version. I'll throw my hat in on that idea, too!

[@metal.head.]

Fearing Inoculum, how fitting right now. Clearly these blokes can see into the future, and I'm not surprised. Geniuses

[@leem2849]

i felt the same way... they knew the pandemic was coming. nuts.

[@Itsunclegabby]

Bless this immunity.

[@hankbagels6150]

Calculated steps away from you- 2 meters or 6 feet

[@5piral0ut]

Free fall through our midnight This epilogue of our own fable Heedless in our slumber Floating nescient we Free fall through this boundlessness This madness Of our own making....

[@PongGod]

"allegorical elegy" Would a songwriter other than Maynard ever include that pair of words in a song? I think not.

[@armanlopeman]

Neil Peart maybe

[@dodgrblu]

yes

[@anteaters-R-us]

Um. Paranoid android.

[@LordofSyn]

Your last sentence. Descartes does not approve.

[@50NewEyes]

Most people me included don’t know what the hell it even means....lol

[@ronalddavis2234]

I saw them last year on my birthday in Nashville, and they sound exactly like the music from online as they do in person. True masters of their craft

[@noelcorbett8042]

I was at that show!!!! Damn good show!

[@garrettk7166]

I'm hoping they go back on tour after the pandemic ends. I was scheduled to see them here last June... but... *waves casually at everything*. I want to see them live.

[@90FirstGenPGT]

Same!

[@Demoncleanerrr]

Welcome to the best TOol has to offer! I dont care what anyone says this is the pinnacle of their greatness in this Album.

[@SegundaOfficial]

Yeah this is my favorite song on fear inoculum and possibly my favorite tool song

[@nicholash6851]

Meh

[@humzakhalid7902]

11:34 the thing u mention here about everyone being in synch n almost shadowing what the others doing, the perfect example of that for me has always been at around 3:52 and 7:53 when maynard says "UP to you" when he says up danny goes up(on the higher toms) on the toms and when he says "to" danny hits the snare with a splash or some fx cymbal...these little nuances are just brilliant to hear as a drummer

[@justin4531]

Where’s the one? Please give listens to Jambi, The Grudge, and Eulogy!

[@raz0rcarich99]

Where's the two?

[@justin4531]

@@raz0rcarich99 somewhere in the vicinity of the 46

[@raz0rcarich99]

@@justin4531 You were supposed to write "Where's the three?" and then we would continue like that all the way to 46, and then we would "spiral back" to 2 :D

[@justin4531]

@@raz0rcarich99 oh damn, my bad! I wasn’t thinking that far ahead 😂

[@raz0rcarich99]

​@@justin4531 Actually, the true OGs would only write a Fibonacci number: "Where's the 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 ...?"

[@klipfellgames1158]

Maynard also says mitosis at the exact halfway point of the song. It's ALL by design.

[@DadaPoopoo]

I think he's just a smart lyricist. He didn't know these songs before they were written. I could be wrong though.

[@garrettk7166]

Holy crap. I checked the song on my phone, and you are 100% correct. That's insane!

[@bradhaines3142]

@@DadaPoopoo he knows every song before its done, they've said in interviews the band makes the songs and he goes in after and puts lyrics to music

[@Greg-um7hh]

@@DadaPoopoo Maynard doesn't write anything until the others are done with the music. Still might just be coincidence, but maybe not.

[@Bloodyglove9939]

Guitarist is rolling on the volume, he hits note w no sound then rolls on the volume to get the guitar sound to emit but without the strike heard, quick roll on roll on off of the volume, can also use a volume pedal

[@Downstreamphoto]

First time I ever saw anyone do that live was Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age playing Regular John back in 99. I was awestruck...

[@ajagoff]

But more than that, the guitar is doing exactly what you just described, followed directly by Justin doing exactly the same thing on bass, so it's like a double swell effect. So smooth.

[@mjkorb]

Checks out. Got to see it front row at soundcheck (:

[@7stringedmetal]

@@ajagoff Yeah, it's a cool call and response thing between Guitar and Bass.

[@The_Left-Hand_Path]

@@Downstreamphoto Dude yes, one of my favorite uses of that effect. that first QOTSA album is gold.

[@Sulandion]

I learned about Tool after Neil Peart’s death. Heard that Danny did a tribute to him during his Chocolate Chip Trip drum solo the night Neil’s death was announced. Decided to check out the album after some reading and man, Fear Inoculum has become one of my all time favorite albums. It’s driving, it’s loud, but it’s smooth. So, I can have this amazing wall of sound around me, but still focus. I plug in some headphones at work and hit this album when I need an hour+ of focus and I don’t want to hear my coworkers anymore. The first note of the title song hits like a comforting balm. And man, I hate having to interrupt any of it to talk on the phone, etc. One cool fact about the title song I read about - it’s 10:20 in length. Maynard drops ‘mitosis’ at 5:10… 🧐😁 In all fairness, I do have to skip Mockingbeat at the end. That discordant jangle just is not what I need anymore.

[@j.mbarlow5952]

this song is INCREDIBLE live. Unbelievable. In Vancouver, 2023, they opened with this song. Absolutely unreal

[@linkenski]

Where's the one! A Perfect Circle: Magdalena

[@bradhaines3142]

has he done orestes or 3 libras yet?

[@linkenski]

@@bradhaines3142 He did 3 Libras yeah.

[@texastom0530]

That's one of my favorites by APC

[@jctheii]

We appreciate you to the max! Always here for the TOOL reactions 🖤 cannot wait for you to get to “Pneuma”, “Invincible”, “7empest”, from this album.. something magical my friend🪄🧙‍♂️

[@madman147kk]

Pneuma is done. The drum cam version. Was a nice one.

[@jctheii]

@@madman147kk no for sure! but when you’re eyes are off the drums, and the sounds aren’t as meant for just the instrumental but for the song as a whole? I feel like it’s more of a journey instead of being fixated on one person in particular even though Adam and Justin’s instruments are strong on the live drum cam version.

[@dereks.6858]

This "hands down", was one of the most real reactions I've seen from anyone!🤙

[@derricktipps9867]

That's why his channel has grown so fast.

[@sab5043]

You make a Tool fan of decades appreciate their music even more, if that's possible. LOVE your informative vids!

[@evmartin-gonzales2035]

I just saw tool for the first time Friday 1/28/2022 in Colorado Springs the live show took me to another plain of existence it’s an experience that I will never forget and am so thankful that I got to be there. If you get the chance to see them live go it is so worth it.

[@cyberdelicxp9125]

Pneuma made me cry in the middle of the night, in the dark, the first time I heard it. I'm a grown man. Come at me. I legit enjoy that he is enjoying the music on such a technical level, as I don't know shit about music, I'm just a listener. He breaks down what makes it great in an unpretentious way to non musicians

[@marchmont5918]

Descending still has that effect on me sometimes...

[@strongemotion]

You're not wrong. Pneuma is just that amazing. Drives new sonic intensity to our cores.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@marchmont5918 Descending is the best thing Tools ever done. I cried like a baby when I first heard it. I still get weepy. So sad they didn't play it when I saw them in 2019. Hope to hear it one day. Too f'n beautiful.

[@marchmont5918]

@@rubaidaallen2764 They played it when I saw them in 2019 (I know they switched up some of the set list for each tour date) and I swear I dissociated during the long instrumental break in the middle. It’s such an amazing song.

[@jasonbosel5630]

Pneuma brought me back to rediscover Tool. Being older and wiser I appreciate the music on so many more levels. Still gives me goosebumps today

[@jacquedenney5846]

I feel like Adam, Danny and Justin take turns passing the melody of Maynard’s voice around so gently and perfectly. It’s like they cradle his voice so lovingly. Thank you for your break downs. Loving them!

[@harsharavi150]

A rather perfect, poetic reflection, here. Love.

[@seanharris5134]

The crazy thing is all the instruments are recorded before Maynard puts vocals to it it's so cool how his voice matches seamlessly as if it was all put together at the same time

[@jacquedenney5846]

@@seanharris5134 agreed

[@moztardo]

Geebz, pls pls pls... work through the whole album on this channel :D

[@Trizzbizzness]

Yes please!

[@dodgrblu]

no please

[@blipbobeep8345]

Unfortunately FI is Tool's weakest album. The magic just isn't there. They gave it a fair shot (the production sound is superb) but the album lacks cohesion. It is a collection of nice ideas, riffs and grooves that are performed excellently but it lacks that uniformity in complexity that the earlier albums had. This is not to say that you can't like Fear Inoculom, great if you do, but this is the first Tool album I don't want to listen to over and over again.

[@moztardo]

@@blipbobeep8345 I agree Fi lacks the thematic uniformity found on their earlier albums, but I see it as a kind of anthology album which draws on riffs and sounds from days gone by but also has the quality of sounding more mature and sophisticated. Aenima is (& probably always will be) my favorite Tool album, and I definitely get ppl who say Lateralus is their best work. That said, I believe every song on Fi stands out on its own merits.

[@blipbobeep8345]

@@moztardo Fair point. I'm glad they went for it and made the album, and reflected on their history in the music.

[@quiners9174]

Your descriptions, your adjectives, your articulation and most importantly (IMO) your deep rooted understanding of composition is what keeps me here 😁🇮🇪

[@oliverprins4399]

Been following you since your Opeth - Reverie/Harlequin Forest. I really enjoy all of your reactions. I am a fan of TOOL. I definitely am a big fan of the Opeth reactions. You should do more of them. But also, I know you get so many requests, so no worries! I love what youre doing!

[@cooperbrouchoud4870]

Where's the one!? Stoked for the No Quarter breakdown! Hoping for Streetlight Manifesto - Point/Counterpoint, Here's to Life, The Three of Us, A Moment of Silence & A Moment of Violence, or The Big Sleep.

[@scottweagel5416]

"Get too far behind the fret, you'll get a buzz. Oh yeah, GUMMY BEAR!" Lmao. Love the channel. Aloha from Oregon. Where's the one?

[@zachchristensen1104]

What town in Oregon I'm from Lebanon, well from Albany live in Lacomb next to Lebanon

[@scottweagel5416]

@@zachchristensen1104 from Coburg, just down the road. Lol

[@Sutherlinite]

In Vernonia here, Sutherlin native.

[@zachchristensen1104]

@@Sutherlinite Shad fishing been years since I've done that but I used to go to Sutherland when they have the Run, funner than shit

[@seamusburke639]

I hear Justin's bass drop in and all I think is "Oop, here we go..."

[@danutd94]

Yes man!! I’ll never ever forget the first time I listened to the album after all the waiting and all the hype and hearing Justin’s bass kick in there. Grinning like an idiot thinking “oooooh fuck it’s finally here, I’m actually listening to it”

[@thomasschonenberger6758]

Some weeks ago, I saw the "pneuma"-drum cam - video for the first time. Since then I'm listening only to tool, every album up and down. I also watched a lot of "so called" reaction-videos. YOU - "the old composer" - are for me one of a kind!!! You analyse the music as a musician with a lot of knowlage and you appreciate the art of these musicians. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@chriswiest5517]

I’ve really enjoyed your journey in getting to know this band and I fully appreciate your analysis...you’ve taught me to listen to all of my favorite artists in such a deeper way! I wish you all the best in the life my newfound friend.

[@theMJL]

7 dislikes probably from people wearing levi's and sippin cokes

[@FutureExitsMedia]

Wearing dope Beastie T's, with nipple rings and new tattoos

[@ethanmackay4785]

They still all shut up and bought it though.

[@ordazhank1]

With new tattoos. Lol

[@mbolu349]

Also sucking up to the man

[@skippityblippity8656]

@@mbolu349 im the man aswell

[@valk4869]

Please react to either The Grudge or Ticks and Leeches, they are absolutely essential!

[@MoistMouthMags]

LOL 3:35 that "GET OUT OF MY HEAD MAYNARD" moment

[@hydraglyphics]

I noticed that too lmao

[@brianc5410]

Lmfao awesome

[@tezeta3725]

Lol I saw him let out that huge breath and knew exactly what was coming

[@JohnGarryDrums]

LMAO we already know about all of the synchronicities with Tool lol

[@kearansheppard12]

Noticed the "I exhale you" caught you off guard just as you exhaled. Hahha. Great breakdown

[@badledgend1172]

Having been to their show last week, Danny plays all of the percussive elements live. I did not know this, it's incredible.

[@slantythecamel]

For the love of all things holy, you have to do "Descending" off this album. It's a masterpiece among masterpieces.

[@rafanj824]

Yeah, the most precious jewel of Fear Inoculum, oh Geebz, you have to listen this song!!!!! It's the most atmospheric song of the album!!!!

[@soundgardengods]

Yes! Descending is a masterpiece. Although Invincible is my favorite from FI. Descending is a very close second place.

[@DogmeatDied989]

Descending is pretty good.

[@swingonthespiral]

It's the best song off the new album for sure. All the songs are great but that one is the true evolution of their sound.

[@rafanj824]

@@soundgardengods man, i thought that as well but when i heard "Descending" again some time later, i changed my mind.

[@arthurguillermo]

Such an incredible album. It was epic seeing them play this live! Should definitely check out Descending as well.

[@GCFproduckins]

When you come back around to your Tool reactions you should do “Invincible”

[@theartofgoldenlily]

Its a kind of song that you dont want to stop if the song is not over

[@keeganmaybery4317]

"Catch a buzz" serious look, pulls eye down, I died hahahahaha

[@xXWeerdooXx]

Where's the 1?! Dude you make my day any time I see a new tool song video that I absolutely love. I've listened to this song probably hundreds of times by now, but it had been a while before this video. Noticing new things at the same time as you makes me feel like I'm some kind of student who's finally starting to get the hang of what you're teaching. I'm going to send this video to my best friend who introduced me to Tool almost 2 years ago, I'm so certain he's gonna love it. Thank you for doing what you do Geebz!

[@tesina21]

Please look at this! I think you'll find it fascinating if you were previously unaware. Tool is unique because Adam, Justin and Danny make the entire song as an instrumental first. Maynard has no input during this foundational song writing process. He is very adamant about wanting the COMPLETED, final song (instrumental) in order to start visualizing the melodies and writing the lyrics. He views himself as being a complementary instrument added at the end, meant to enhance the beautiful, powerful music that was already there, already composed by his 3 bandmates. From what I understand, this production process is rare.

[@croneryveit9070]

It's how ever many awesome tool reactions he has now and you thought no one brought this up before between the 100,000 of us?

[@dustinhouston7372]

the early albums they would all be inside the studio. As Maynard got older and busier with his 100 different projects then moved on to that format. Geniuses!

[@laurenhunterviolinchannel1123]

Where’s the 1?! 😉

[@kpsa7108]

It seems so perfect because if I sit in a dark room, headphones on and listen to any Tool song, at least for me, I see patterns, I see and feel so many things. I picture MJK having an amazing process of the lyrics coming to him the same way

[@ragonktwelfthman1311]

@@kpsa7108 My car in the driveway, dark , loud , eyes closed, with a doobie. My neighbors know every word.

[@therealradagast]

The "bow" sound from Adam in the intro is him doing volume swells with his guitar volume knob with right hand while left hand frets. Hes specifically raising the volume half a beat after he frets so the intial "attack" of his fretting hand isnt heard. Makes it sound soft and pleasant.

[@undead12335]

You can hear the Jambi influences in this

[@andrewdonnelly8369]

'I took my musician (bass player) cousin to his first tool concert before the pandemic in LA and the first thing he said was "Man, these guys are tight!

[@lilscrydvl]

This album is Danny saying, "OK guys - you can play with me" lol

[@nicktorres9262]

Would love to see what you've got to say about Faith No More.

[@AnitaHandy65]

Ooh good call

[@avedic]

Interesting to read this now. Yeah, good call. Until 2 days ago I'd ONLY ever heard Epic....and always liked it well enough. But the whole album that song is on blew me away. I need more listens....because there's a lot of super interesting ideas throughout. Very versatile hard to pin down sound....which I like a lot.

[@marchmont5918]

I was just listening to the Angel Dust album this afternoon lol.

[@larryhaug71]

@@avedic You must check out the many different projects of Mike Patton, Faith No Mores singer

[@benkelly7182]

@@avedic Every FNM album is like that! It's fantastic you're really in for it. And like the other guy side he has many incredible bands/projects. Tomahawk, Peeping Tom, Mr Bungle, Mondo Kane and many others to look into. I've been listening to FNM and these other groups for 25 years I'm so excited for you lol

[@jamesamaral8185]

Always love your analysis. TOOL has always had great engineering, but Fear Inoculum sounds more like TOOL to me than TOOL ever has. There is just so much polish and intentionality to it. By the way, where's the one?

[@cliffgillette3420]

This entire album revolves around the number 7. While I don't know what time this song is in, I'm sure it has something to do with 7. Incredible songwriting

[@kim7seven964]

Cool reaction G, your understanding of audio production and the ability to interpret music straight off the bat it impressive. Respect!

[@Indreju]

A friend on the east coast linked me with one of your videos shortly after I moved to Oahu. Been a pleasure listening to your content ever since.

[@Zander_Schilling]

Invincible and Culling Voices are really good on this album!

[@coolhandchunk]

Culling voices doesn't get nearly enough love. I like better than decending and Invincible.

[@Zander_Schilling]

@@coolhandchunk yea. Invincible is my next fav, then obviously 7empest

[@ileutur6863]

@@coolhandchunk culling voices is literally the worst tool song ever. Its still a good song, but for their standard its bottom tier

[@shredb4dead]

@@coolhandchunk Culling voices is very underrated. Great song indeed.

[@Totally_Not_The_ATF]

Pneuma is by far the best track on this album.

[@matandcat2506]

Hellllllll no! Descending, 7empest, invincible, hell mockingbeat is a better track than pneuma

[@samhammond7199]

@Thomas Grey Descending made it into every point above - it wins

[@lucifchristo]

Danny uses something called a mandala pad for his synthetic effects

[@TheDeadAlewives]

"If any ads run, which I'm pretty sure they will..." Me with an ad blocker: "You're good, bro."

[@thegrandloofty2621]

Geebz, my fiancee found ur page a while back and we have loved watching you fall in love with Tool, one of our favorite bands. Thank you for all your awesome videos. I hope to watch you discover Eulogy, it is my personal favorite song of there's. Stay awesome and please always be your self on here, and stop apologizing for stopping the song to add to the experience it's why we watch you.

[@connorpost]

Absolutely love your incredible insight man it warms my heart to see this channel blow up the way it has. Well deserved!! A cup of coffee coming your way

[@WildWonderfulOutdoors]

Second stop: Literally had no idea what was coming next.

[@iammaxhammer]

Underrated comment.

[@kaceydillin7367]

Lovely as always. Would love to see you do Reflection ❤️❤️

[@shaunhedges9815]

The intro is all Danny then Adam and Justin doing a “ call and return” technique with only using volume control knobs!

[@tedrich7273]

Wears tha juan .sir your knowledge has made me hear and see tool in a whole diffrent light im 44.years old huge tool fan since a young country boy from Georgia and wow your breakdown is unreal.thanks buddy

[@billmedic1995]

You have such a way of making very technical engineering modalities easy to understand. I really appreciate that about you!

[@mouseshadow5828]

This was released well before Covid-19. No one talks about how prophetic this album is.

[@coma718ny]

Right? I've thought this for a while now

[@ileutur6863]

Because it isn't.

[@poker_dealer]

@@ileutur6863 you’re running late for the Katy Perry concert you’re going to tonight.

[@z117poh6]

Seriously dude. If you had the lyrics in hand you would be 100% sure this came after COVID.

[@z117poh6]

@Jordan B Eddie Bravo has entered the chat.

[@MrDslfast22]

First time chiming in after several episode watches and all I can say is I want you as a neighbor, mentor, and drinking buddy. We need to also look at some past great songs from the composer's perspective in you such as Rainbow's "Stargazer", Rush's "La Villa Strangiato", or Dream Theater's "In The Presence of Enemies". Hang Ten!

[@DaaaaaBears]

Invincible, descending, pneuma, culling voices...pretty much whole album is masterpiece

[@heathleblanc9604]

Descending... Just an absolute masterpiece

[@RunikO_]

7empest Too...

[@jonathonwalters906]

Quickly becomming my favourite TOOL Album

[@Eon-Blue]

Invincible easily one of my favorite songs

[@thunderstock42]

Where's the one!! When I first heard this song I liked it....then I saw them do it live and now I LOVE it!! This song is absolutely amazing done live and at concert volume. It never ceases to amaze me how good this band is live.

[@itzmemarzie]

Hey you are about to hit 100k subs! Wow!! Congrats man, we enjoy your reactions so much simply because of your good vibes and attitude. Greetings from Honduras!

[@relinquished6974]

Where's the one?! Also, I'd like to recommend Opeth - Windowpane. It has a vintage 70s vibe to it with modern production by Steven Wilson. No death metal, pure prog rock!

[@TheWitness369]

This song is an amazing trip sitter. For the psychonauts watching

[@frankydapimp001]

Good to know Rosetta stoned is rough but worth it lateralus is enlightenment and third eye well that'll pry you open while you swing down the spiral #dmt 🙏🤣💜

[@2510LuL]

Fuck yes, 15-25mg of DMT with a good headset blasting stuff like this (also highly recommend King Gizzard, Tame Impala, Kikagaku Moyo, Elder, All Them Witches and Black Sabbath for this) and lots of candles. You're bound to have and insane and unforgettable journey

[@boboso4705]

If you see the yellow tabs on the play bar that represent ads, just drag the cursor to the end and replay the video. Boom, no ads.

[@crowman5936]

Better yet get an Ad Blocker. I've never seen an ad.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@crowman5936 my adblocker kind of sucks, i still get the popup for it but it doesnt play. my problem with them has always been the interruptions

[@stump713]

Tool are masters at playing circles around the tempo. Maynards musical genius, warped creativity and profound expression combined with the like minds of Carey and the rest of the crew have created some of the best music of our age. One of my all time favorite bands. Keep up the good work.🇺🇸

[@amyforward673]

Sounds like they stir rhythm in a cauldron with huge wooden spoon!

[@gregmcmillan6996]

I think it’s fantastic when you grabble on! I started watching you for your decomposition of 46&2! Caught my attention as 46&2 is one the first loved by me. I can remember when Aenima was released! Great Day!!