Lateralus |

Lateralus- (Tool Cover) ft. Samuel Hope and Suphala
Arranged by Andrew Gutauskas & Brad Hammonds
Web: www.brassagainst.com/
Order CD Here: brassagainst.com/store
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Project by Brad Hammonds | Arranged By Andrew Gutauskas
Follow the Musicians:
Samuel Hope: Vocals
Samuel Hope Official KZbin:
/ @samuelhopeofficial
Official website:
samuelhopeofficial.com
Samuel Hope is a multi-instrumentalist and soul/pop singer songwriter originally from NYC and currently based in Berlin.
David Torres - Assistant to Mr. Hope
Suphala- tabla, percussion
Tabla percussionist, composer, and producer, Suphala is one of the most sought-after and versatile artists of today
www.suphala.com/
/ suphala.music
/ suphala
Andrew Gutauskas - baritone saxophone/arranger
www.andrewgutauskas.com/
m.kzbin.info/aero/P...
Frank Cohen - Trombone
Mariel Bildsten - Trombone
marielbildsten.com/
Tyler Tritt - Trumpet
Oskar Stenmark - Trumpet
Nathan Ellman-Bell - Drums
/ belldrums
Brad Hammonds - Guitar
www.bradhammonds.com
Kenneth Bentley- Sousaphone
Video shot by FILMSHOOTERS MEDIA
Cinematographers: Josh Keys & Blaze, the Rebel
Edited by: Blaze, the Rebel
Recorded at Avatar Studios
Mixed and Mastered: Chris Davies | Whitewater Music
Special Thanks to Patreon supporters:
Will McCreary

[@SamuelHopeOfficial]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to say thanks to Brass Against for inviting me to join for this project. I’ve been a dedicated fan of Tool for over 20 years and also recently become a huge fan of Brass Against. Was a real pleasure and honor to work with such impressive professionals and to get the chance to channel my inner Maynard. It’s not often I can let it out a metal scream, but damn, it felt great. This meant so much to me. What an experience. 🙌🤘

[@hadair407]

Thanks for delivering such a brilliant performance Samuel, highly enjoyable for the dedicated fans of Tool and brass against to see your interpretation, would love to see more of your covers in the future! I wish you a happy and healthy 2019 and hopefully you will have some more Tool material to sink into in that year. Spiral out 🌀

[@SamuelHopeOfficial]

Harry Adair hey thanks for the kind words Harry! Definitely eager to do some more also! Stay tuned!

[@kyleagee]

Fabulous job, absolutely amazing work!

[@bryancaron3582]

I was so over the moon about Sophia when she did the Pot. I see this one with you in it and sadly did not give it a chance, until. You are every bit as good and it shows how much of a fan you are. My wish list is Jambi, or H. with you on vocals. Great job, Mr. Hope. I am now a fan.

[@NathanDePaulo]

That was an exceptional performance. I hope this is a beginning of many collaborations together!

[@F3Ibane]

putting an ad in the middle of this violates the geneva convention

[@bitemaja744]

Good one

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

When that happened I thought to myself “this should be illegal”. Lol you nailed it.

[@ryanroehrig54]

Yeah it is really painful

[@skyguy5587]

It’s treason then

[@samanthabennett-medievh5328]

Indeed.

[@AreUmygrandson]

Vocalist is channeling his inner Maynard with the way he is moving

[@mirabraa7855]

His inner Maynard xD made my day

[@dougk359]

With the way he's singing too, mad impressive.

[@kimmyfreak200]

haha.. and I just saw Tool in concert for the 1st time so its fresh in my memory (october)

[@hemogoblin3076]

Gotta get into it!

[@3598468463]

You have to even if you’re just listening! Midnight oil does the same thing to me lol.

[@collinspears9861]

In my intro to psych class, we were asked if we believed in the death penalty. The professor tasked us with writing a position paper on the subject, which caused me to undergo a personal crisis. Did I truly believe that the State's taking of a person's life could ever be justified? I wrote enough of a response to pass the class, but that question has stayed with me ever since. In fact, it stayed with me right up until the 9:38 second mark of this video, at which point the music was disrupted by a youtube ad for car insurance. I now know the answer to the question that has plagued me, and recognize that there are some things that even a lifetime in prison can't atone for. Natural justice must be pursued.

[@benjaminjohnson2510]

Perfectly said.

[@SporeMurph]

HAHAHAHA. You really had me reading along and thinking seriously, and then... hehe

[@10kCrows]

😂😂😂

[@linusfotograf]

Haha

[@latinconcept]

🤣🤣😂

[@AdamNeely]

Oh hell yes

[@deltasea4710]

Adam Neely Eb11

[@mathiaslowes3320]

BRASS

[@mrkrunch4340]

@@mathiaslowes3320 👏👏👏

[@mrkrunch4340]

@Adam Neely - agreed, one of my favourite Tool songs, and now one of my favourite renditions. P.S. - you want to give your mate Mr Beato a gentle nudge and get him to release his third "What makes this song great" Tool video he's been teasing since the last one? He promised after all.

[@brojobassist]

okay wasn't expecting to see adam neely here but this already perfect video just got a million times more perfect

[@torperator1555]

Dude preparing to sing like a Mortal Komat character idle pose

[@thomjenkinson6465]

Underrated comment.

[@friedpickles342]

Scree÷eeeeeeeeam

[@ilyakretov364]

he pretends to be a MJK :) if you know what I mean

[@OurSweetBlasphemy]

lmfaooo

[@kry0stat1s74]

Lmao

[@RobExNihilo]

I'm not gonna lie, when I first saw this I wasn't super enthused about hearing my favorite Tool song get massacred by a bunch of horns, but I'll be honest, the exact opposite happened. This is absolutely fucking badass.

[@YI-vw8xz]

Same. All time favorite song, and was worried. They did it justice.

[@kbanghart]

Horns, by their very definition are inherently badass.

[@Kluiiii]

You mean its absolutely brassass 👀

[@mandalorian48]

My sentiments exactly.

[@jasons6281]

Opening statement had me laughing so hard. I love you how you stated it, but also love how this group took this song and did THIS☝

[@shahinghaziani8504]

I am addicted to this version of Lateralus.

[@jonharis]

It passed the goosebump test.

[@deepsolar169]

I honestly feel that any time the entire ensemble has passion put into their performance, there are immediate shivers and goosebumps... That may just be me, though.

[@chantingMajic]

Word.

[@JDay19]

Yup

[@ssenssel]

Frisson

[@MissRandomComment]

For anyone criticizing the vocalist: singing Tool is harder than you might think for a vocalist, in my opinion he really put in all his time and energy to correctly represent Maynard and he did a terrific job.

[@petarpavasovic6333]

Criticizing? He fucking nailed every single part of the song almost perfectly...

[@brianliberante]

The comments seem to be positive. I thought he did amazing.

[@tankdiggitydawg]

Ive been singing my whole life This guy nails it. Who ever says otherwise is F-ing jealous his tone is even similar

[@GrandHighGamer]

He was perfect. Not sold on how they handled the barely audible scream at the end but I think that was changed in the mix.

[@internetexplorer1057]

He even has Maynard's swaying moves!

[@marcushand1647]

Everyone is commenting on the brass or the singer, absolutely no one is giving the drummer credit for being on point giving Danny his dues. This dude absolutely slays this song. His poly’s are amazing.

[@alexbetrozov8442]

drummer is perfect, like vocalist and every other man of this band :) Its one of the best track that i ever heard. Sounds just amazing

[@wesleyhitchcock4414]

Yes. Spot on my friend Danny Carey is the reason i started playing drums along with Mike Portnoy's work with Dream Theatre. So those two drummers along with Blake Richardson and Larnel Lewis i get all the workout i can handle. I am 66 now and it wears me out but worth the pain🤣 i don't know what Danny may think but i am guessing he likes it! My friends who i play with goung back decades always ask me why i started to learn with pieces so difficult. I just smiled and muttered to myself "what a bunch of pussies"🤣😂🤣

[@torvisaid4433]

I didnt like his performance that much, but I dont blame him, trying do play Danny songs is a hell of a task

[@BazzillioBJ]

he is good, and yet, you can see that he struggles a lot in a section where he starts playing against the band (aprx 6:00). BUT it was Dany who made his part really hard to play/copy.

[@instruMENTAL183]

I can see he's a good drummer, but every time I watch one of these, I notice he isn't playing what I'm hearing. Like hearing a totally different fill, crashing symbols or just more drums to what he's playing

[@DrPunchTV]

It's all about the guy crushing it on the tuba. Amazing.

[@aaggsmyhoopt2428]

“We’re gonna cover a tool song!” Drummer: *OHHHHHHHHHH FUUUUUUUU...*

[@iPanicTheDigital]

This wins the internet

[@yrussq]

And then he fucks up all the parts of the song without even trying to learn the Danny's masterpiece.

[@figloalds]

Bass player be like: Oh shit, here we go again...

[@stevencrispin3796]

Do you even play drums, mate? I reckon he did a fairly damn good job playing a 4 piece kit notwithstanding. Nailed the time, groove, fills, dynamics and essential fills.

[@rayrodriguez4769]

Hahahahahahaha, right!?!?!

[@christopherwelsh7008]

Is there anything more chaotic than a bunch of brass instruments playing the polyrhythms at the climax of Lateralus? This is fantastic.

[@alanmartinez9058]

I love that the only legit way we can pay homage to this song is with 20+ musicians. Speaks to the power this track carries.

[@elhefe83]

I was so blown away by the tool covers with sophia urista that I did not dare checking the lateralus cover because of being afraid that this-other-singer-guy wouldn't meet the standard. Boy was I wrong. I am really happy to state that Samuel fucking nailed it.

[@JinxMarie1985]

Sophia still rocked it better

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

@@JinxMarie1985 different, not better.

[@nscardino34]

At least this guy conducts himself like a respectable human and dosent like to piss in another human beings mouth.

[@sweety4271984]

​@@nscardino34what? Did I miss something?

[@rellimnahtan]

Homie is ROCKING that sousaphone. I never thought I would have said that unironically.

[@bct1959]

Even if the universe is infinite, I believe this will be the only time that sentence exists.

[@gertnood]

But now we know it can be done - one more mystery of the universe unravelled.

[@connerphillips1228]

Word.

[@James_Sutherland]

Fantastic. But of course now we know you guys have access to a Tabla player, a cover of Right In Two has to be next right?

[@momishka7]

James: have you seen this version, it's very good. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHaUdZ6dirOZeMU&start_radio=1

[@kevinkibbe2679]

Good call!

[@carlosteixeira240]

Up up you must goooo!!

[@coloreilly9947]

James Sutherland yes! Right in two please!

[@deftooldaily9266]

momishka7 Omg that Right In Two cover is one of my all time favorite vids on you tube. The subtleties of the background noises (dogs barking etc.) is so fitting. Gives the song a real, authentic feel that no words can do justice.

[@amypopsbubbles]

The trombonist is absolutely giving me life right now, I could feel her energy

[@nathanwelch7911]

This vocalist did a phenomenal job

[@NikxFlix]

I was searching for this comment. His voice is so clear. Fuckin sexy

[@Phlegm187]

The more i listen to him the less I hear Maynard and the more I hear Weird Al for some reason lol.

[@ultimatebulldog2824]

What a hard band to cover in Tool and they killed it.

[@jerodterry4667]

Drummer is nailing DC polyrythm like he's eating cereal. 😱 blowing ny mind here

[@maxvilla5558]

Fo real

[@swaggerdo7231]

fake drummer; could be Carey's isolated performance.

[@josealejandrogonzalezb4611]

@@swaggerdo7231 i was looking for something related to this... at least the edition is weird isnt? it looks really off with the sound... i dont know really if it is fake, i want to believe is not, but in this song and even de Toxicty one, the video is completely off the drummer movements and makes it really weird

[@dmcarter1512]

@@swaggerdo7231 its not, probably just video editing mistakes, this guy performs with them live too

[@vanezzarockwell4777]

It doesn't only take a lot of skills to cover Tool's songs, it also does take a lot of confidence to choose to cover one of the most complicated bands in the world. In addition, I'd like to dedicate a compliment to Samual Hope too. I can see that you're a huge Tool's fan by the way you sing, and I love your body language through out the song. It's obvious that you 'feel' what you sing. Great job to both Mr. Hope and Brass Against. Hands down. 🙌

[@alexbetrozov8442]

I cant understand how i miss Tool music 20 years ago, but im so happy to meet them today in this outstanding cover. Sounds just amazing

[@MalcolmAkner]

Whenever I've been asked "what's your favorite all time song?" Lateralus by Tool has always been my answer, hands down. I've listened to that song more than I can even imagine, Maynard has been my biggest inspiration in my love of singing, I know that voice so intimately. To hear, and almost as importantly see, Samuel Hope absolutely nail it was breathtaking. Every movement with his body perfectly matches what he's doing with his voice and what he's expressing, it's just one thing, so rare to see.

[@robertallain8966]

i dunn no . hooker with a penis is a pretty good song . lots of rage .. this is good to ..

[@the510wagon]

Absolutely. Maynard's phrasing & timing choices are always so unique. Sam Young nailed this cover 100%.

[@chantingMajic]

Takes serious stones to take a stab at Tool. This group does it with fing flare, class, respect, and panache. I really would love to see them perform live.

[@paulkarp958]

I'd pay to see that for sure !!!

[@TheGagginator]

Lateralus is close to perfection, and this was an amazing cover. The vocalist did a fantastic job, especially at 7:55 and beyond. "Spiral out, Keep going" is my favorite part of the song and he nailed it.

[@bigdankenergy]

This is probably the best cover I have heard of this song yet. The tuba player blew my mind in the beginning, the tabla player in the middle and then all the other horns and guitars and bass kicking in at the end... No cover has brought me to tears in the same way the original does, but you guys stayed true to the entire cadence and Fibonacci sequence in the timing, and nailed the vocals and the energy levels in the same way that Tool's version does. Tremendous job everyone, you've earned me as a new listener.

[@alexbetrozov8442]

not just a best cover, but one of the best track ever. Legendary.

[@damarahutchins6443]

Oh. My. God. This was incredible. The band. The singer. The interpretation. How did it take me so long to se it?

[@jackadams3245]

Drummer knocked the bridge out of the park. those fives on the hihat adding with the bass drum are no joke.

[@monolithic7739]

YO. That's all I could think about watching him rip that section. I come back for the Vocalist, and the band, but holy shit every time I hear this I am gently reminded how AMAZING this drummer is with those Hi Hat 5s and the bass, and at @7:25.

[@PrashantSingh-tt7up]

Man but Danny Carrey is a month monstrosity

[@davesdelta7836]

You’re not kidding. That part is THE most difficult section for anyone other than Danny. Maynard gives him the props with his lyrics in this section.

[@1993COB]

I just wish Maynard would listen to this! The whole arrangement is top class, and the vocalist pretty much nailed it. Haven't seen many tool covers where the vocalist have done justice to the song. You guys rock!

[@thedevilworshipsmexiii]

He's busy harvesting grapes to make me wine.

[@fartzinwind]

@@thedevilworshipsmexiii he still works with his bands between grapes harvest. Eat the elephant came out not long ago. Though I don't know if he's much for listening to covers, may go along with him being kinda of a hermit.

[@internetexplorer1057]

@@thedevilworshipsmexiii LMAO

[@mierardi88]

Maynard doesn't like Tool or Tool Fans

[@internetexplorer1057]

@@mierardi88 and no one likes you

[@dtyler69]

They nailed it so well that Tool is taking them on tour around the world in 2022.

[@ryrythefryguy4645]

i got into these guys in 2019..... their rage and tool covers blew me away. love that tool is touring with them on european leg of tour. best thing is that some tool fans are pissed. lol. tool is the ultimate trolls. they dont care what anyone thinks

[@cocotill1]

Congratulations on touring Europe with Tool for 2022. It will be amazing :)

[@justaddguitar]

Tool, tabla, sax, guitar and brass. Am I on heaven?

[@dustingalloway329]

Every single second of this is pure gold, the energy, the timing, the camaraderie, THAT VOICE, my god, I've still got chills, I have to say this is one of the best things I have ever watched!!! True and pure talent is what it's all about 🤘🤘🤘

[@dickflinghammer58]

Maynard must take good care of his one of a kind voice. After all these years he still hits it ALL hard and sweet as ever. Incredible piece of music by all artists in that room.

[@livethebmxlife]

except this iisn't maynard?

[@mattguest6326]

This was high art. Suphala’s tablah playing (or whatever those drums are) added a subtle-yet-significant dimension to this performance. It’s a class act.

[@billybobson123]

I don't know of it's because I'm Australian, but this needs a didgeridoo.

[@bloglivrada]

I think this should be the mandatory comment for all music videos on youtube. Please spread the message

[@martyanthony3419]

My brother from Down Under, I'm afraid Parabol has the only didgeridoo, for you. For now...TOOL for life!

[@danielwebb8374]

maybe more cowbell?

[@thec130side]

Agreed

[@stanleythedoggy]

Maybe they should didgeridoo that.

[@Rudderify]

The sound from these mics are crystal clear...amazing. The sound engineer for this is on point.

[@LogsMaggot]

This made me literally cry my balls out by the end. I showed it to my father who barely knows about tool and has no clue what this song is about cause he doesn't even speak English (Italians) and even he got emotional. I don't know how you guys did it but I needed it.

[@LogsMaggot]

I LITERALLY CRIED

[@polamin]

Me too

[@travispoettcker1078]

You can tell Samuel FEELS ToOL. You can tell he has felt ToOL for a long time. Those who can feel ToOL can feel the others who feel ToOL also................spiral out........♾

[@NoButIDoHaveHerpes]

Travis Poettcker smoke more I don't think you're high enough bro

[@shizamza]

Don’t have to be high to just thoroughly be moved or touched by something bro........but it does help

[@jasonBGI]

...keep going!

[@digitalbath8577]

Haha, got you the 100th thumbs up! I feel Tool but refuse to Feel Tools.

[@anikatahsin1427]

Tool makes music from another plane....no other band can just compare with them for me...

[@leizelle]

This is my neighbours favourite song whether they like it or not.

[@nathaninnes8945]

Leizelle Guinness I know what you’re getting at but that’s not how it works.

[@kel.7748]

@@nathaninnes8945 when its this good, YES it fuckin is.!

[@ashika1009]

Leizelle Guinness Excellent!!

[@mikeswift8155]

It's cool! We love it.... Wink!!!!!

[@mattsoundguy]

OMIGOSH MINE TOO!

[@harryp6915]

Can't stop coming back to this. What a performance!

[@giorgiomartinico3774]

Masterpiece of a Masterpiece!!!!!

[@kartikmishra6894]

Tool complete discography deserves a grammy

[@natethomas587]

Me: Maynard is my favorite singer, there is no way anyone could actually get his vocals right. a few minutes later: I just can't decide if I like this guys or not ... 4:44 omg why did i ever doubt you!!!!

[@SamuelHopeOfficial]

Nate Thomas 🙌🙌

[@KUR1ST0]

@@SamuelHopeOfficial Crushed it. Much love.

[@ponedog]

Amen. That moment was fucking great. Every note was flawless. And the way he pulls back from the mic for the diminuendo is perfectly executed.

[@googuser3145]

@@SamuelHopeOfficial amazing job brother

[@KUR1ST0]

@@SamuelHopeOfficial You need to do a prog rock album now.

[@csj9619]

Very entertaining rendition of what may possibly be my very favorite song of all time, including the future.

[@alicemalt5099]

The frakking tabla, the frakking tabla - mucho grande carumba !!!

[@jezusghoti]

4:44 is probably the most anyone has ever sounded like Maynard.

[@hedorodoom6654]

Those hand movements!

[@anime4andy]

listen to adam monroe too hes amazing been lovin him forever sounds ALOT like jkm

[@piotrnod6489]

heresy xV

[@vinniep9562]

But without imitation. This is great.

[@mikemcguire3676]

Yes, but his voice was still thin compared to Maynard. Maynard's vocal authority is INSANE.

[@roseagain2]

That was f****** amazing! I'm impressed with the vocalist.

[@jackwayne8809]

Akow man especially the part that begins with, " with my feet above the ground.….". Powerful stuff !

[@paavobergmann4920]

me, too

[@kyndred2008]

the guy is really good

[@Mytelefe]

I loved how he was "charging up" before starting to sing :D

[@williamnaugle2100]

His comment is literally right before yours. Lol

[@albuch520]

In my opinion the greatest cover of brass against, great musicians and great vocalist, it's really professional, well done!

[@ISM313]

Takes all these great musicians to recreate the 4 Tool masters but they killed it..bravo

[@Xvpurgatory]

This is like if TOOL won the bid for next Bond theme...love it!

[@jonrussellcring3015]

Make that happen

[@kritikhata]

Props to everyone for not seeing Lateralus as just another song, respecting its essence and how it's meant to be played. This is absolutely perfect.

[@paulmessikommer4027]

when we'll arrive in heaven, we'll be welcomed by rock angels playing that song

[@ronmelancon66]

This is what you call talent across the board. So freaking good!

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

As a drummer for 20 years, the first thing I thought when I saw this vid title was " don't do it guys" but wow he really showed up. A drummer who knows his reach and nails it . And amazing job to rest of band. There is just not enough that can be said about the talent in that room.

[@risemore]

Love that he closed with the scream. Such a composed song, it needs it. Well done! Love how his voice isn't identical but harkens back to Maynard's.

[@TaylorCohron]

Love all of the Brass Against covers, but I keep coming back to this one, it might very well be the most well executed cover across any genre of music. The pick was perfect and adapts to the big band sound and Samuel does a goosebump-inducing job of bringing the deep soulfulness of Maynard's style from the original track.

[@sealessnlv]

Organized chaos...my favorite state of mind😍

[@d4mdcykey]

This was mindblowingly incredible. Samuel knocked this out of the park, and Suphala's drumming woven around it was....perfection. I can't stop watching this on repeat. Just wow.

[@hadair407]

This vocalist and guitar tone in this is amazing. I've got my ticket to go see Tool at the Mercedes-Benz arena in June, first night of the European tour. Never had the opportunity to go see them before, being from Belfast in Northern Ireland. I am travelling alone as I don't have friends are even remotely interested in this kind of music, but couldn't pass up the opportunity, we could be among the first to be hearing something new and very special that night. Don't forget your pen.

[@valentinacaire4987]

LYRICS Black then white are all I see in my infancy Red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me Lets me see As below so above and beyond, I imagine Drawn beyond the lines of reason Push the envelope, watch it bend Over thinking, over analyzing separates the body from the mind Withering my intuition, missing opportunities and I must Feed my will to feel my moment, drawing way outside the lines Black then white are all I see in my infancy Red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me Lets me see There is so much more And beckons me to look through to these infinite possibilities As below so above and beyond, I imagine Drawn outside the lines of reason Push the envelope, watch it bend Over thinking, over analyzing separates the body from the mind Withering my intuition leaving opportunities behind Feed my will to feel this moment Urging me to cross the line Reaching out to embrace the random Reaching out to embrace whatever may come I embrace my desire to I embrace my desire to Feel the rhythm, to feel connected Enough to step aside and weep like a widow To feel inspired To fathom the power To witness the beauty To bathe in the fountain To swing on the spiral To swing on the spiral to Swing on the spiral Of our divinity And still be a human With my feet upon the ground I lose myself Between the sounds and open wide to suck it in I feel it move across my skin I'm reaching up and reaching out I'm reaching for the random or whatever will bewilder me Whatever will bewilder me And following our will and wind we may just go where no one's been We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no one's been Spiral out, keep going Spiral out, keep going Spiral out, keep going Spiral out, keep going

[@kimtrevino8691]

That last "spiral out" at 8:57 though.👌👌👌🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍👍

[@FairFuse]

This couldn't come at a better time for me, seeing how this morning I was lucky enough to purchase my very first Tool concert tickets. So excited!

[@visitesbladil784]

Welcome and welcome to me. Please help me in my page with the participation .. Thank you very much

[@cancerrific]

FairFuse congrats! It’s life changing.

[@GarboBadger]

Enjoy your show! Just don't forget how to swim. You'll need it ;)

[@deftooldaily9266]

FairFuse That's Awesome congrats. Your gonna see the best band in history enjoy it.

[@thomaskarren5545]

Awesome! So glad they are still touring. It'll be a shame for the generations that won't be able to see them.

[@adampsowden]

How good was this. Shout out to the drummer. Well played sir

[@nikksandland8435]

Wow😮

[@IndianMetalScene]

I see a lot of love for Sophia in the comments, and I've got the biggest crush on her myself, but goddamn. This guy honestly KILLED it. Mad cover, all round.

[@j10984]

Yeah he sounded very similar to Maynard

[@deftooldaily9266]

George Bro this Vocalist is a straight up Rock Star! period.

[@bubanga]

George disagree, we want Sophia back!

[@kredonystus7768]

Even his visual animation was on point. He's looks like the type of guy who dances to street performers as he walks past because music.

[@abaranihei2608]

Exactly!! These People make it seem like hes lacking in comparison but not at all, his voice is incredibley close to the original. Good stuff. Both covers are masterclass projects!

[@headbangingbiker]

I've watched this a 100 times already. Never get bored of this. Love the vocals. Love the energy. Loved Suphala's bit in the beginning. Excellent cover!

[@ALucienLachance]

Sam's energy is incredible, his presence is amazing

[@tonesthegrey6452]

Holy sh*tsnacks! I'd forgotten how badass this is/was! How do you guys manage to find people who actually manage to put down "Maynard" vocals without coming across as a comical attempt trying to sneak up on "near miss". This is the second singer not trying to do a Maynard impression but making it sound damn good I've come across on here now. So now I'll also have to listen to more Samuel covers. I actually just realized that I hadn't seen these videos from around 5 years ago. I temporarily confused myself with the "String Quartet" instrumental covers which I believe were a bit earlier and there are also some damn impressive piano arrangements. So many incredibly talented people out here on the interwebs! Thank you all for keeping it interesting!

[@alexbetrozov8442]

one of the best creations of mankind, honestly. I love original, but this cover is just perfect with all of instruments and vocal. I down my kneel before you with much respect.

[@alessandroboscaini8424]

Let’s be honest ok? We were ALL waiting for this!!

[@leandrolanda5783]

totalmente de acuerdo!

[@JoachimKessel]

Die Eier von Satan.

[@stevestandley5571]

Been checking back since "the pot" which blew me away.

[@boyd211]

20 years listening to Tool and this is hands down the best cover I've heard... Really moving work!

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

boyd211 lol namesakes I first recorded Sober on VHS in 1993

[@leoneverest]

if you havent already seen, likely has since its popular, check out Aaron Okeefe Music Foundation. Its like a music focused academy for kids. Lots of talent. they produce some great content. They do a great cover of Dream Theater's Pull me Under.

[@BotchFTW]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp6VmJ-raLx_fc0 this one was nice too

[@swish007]

this one is great too kzbin.info/www/bejne/iau1dqtqq6iNprc

[@ashimpdeb]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHaUdZ6dirOZeMU this one as well!

[@o.g.punkrocker4842]

Gave me chills, and that doesn't happen too often. Dynamically nailed, and the vocalist got the essence of this song

[@markpitre4257]

Keep coming back for More….. Well done 👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏

[@janwijbrand]

You know it is good when you have a smile on your face, can’t stop your feet from tapping and you have a faint tear in your eyes. Thanks. So. Much.

[@kevinspohn7392]

The fact that there exists another human alive that can come close to sounding like MJK.... is nothing short of astonishing. Albeit while still sounding like himself and not doing a “Maynard impression,” my god man-mad respect bro. MAD respect ✊🏻.

[@rylestknuckles]

Still my favorite Brass Against cover. This rocks hard as hell 🤘🤘

[@arkadiuszkopraczynski1904]

👍Great 🎧❤version 💥

[@garycampbell6031]

BEST PERFORMANCE YET. GREAT VOICE. TROMBONE GIRL !!!!!

[@kittehhatetube]

Big love for trombone girl.

[@EVSGirl87]

I would LOVE to see the reaction of the Tool members seeing this piece for the first time! It send shivers down my spine!

[@edijskocins1271]

Right? For both this and Pot. Because this is quality stuff right there.

[@ostarakonrad9907]

drummers nailed the polyrhythms in this one

[@MsFuqyu]

the scream at the end sealed it. fantastic rendition. horns fuckin rule, they are so goddamn powerful.

[@abhishekrajsinha3353]

One of the best covers of Lateralus I've ever seen

[@mikmak980]

When the whole brass section enters in the beginning, it's straightforward breathtaking

[@vcorley1]

This whole team absolutely killed this. I hope I see them live in the very near future. Absolutely outstanding

[@RyanMurray]

Whoever mixed this is a badass. And props to that drummer adapting this to a jazz kit.

[@SuttonSantiniPaulo]

I wish tool had the scream at the end. That was perfect.

[@UncleCharlieJoe]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST COVER I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY WHOLE MISERABLE LIFE. (Why am I yelling?)

[@yellowman4337]

You are living vicariously.

[@leksche]

(You feel pain)

[@socratese5]

You are yelling because there is so much more that beckons you....😊

[@brianlow7915bl]

Okeefe Music Foundation. Give it a listen and get back to me. They kill this.

[@finmoc6545]

UncleCharlieJoe because you are so happy? Good for you!

[@tiagoraimundo5673]

Que energia boa, abraços do Brazil.

[@the4thamigo]

Kids voice is killer. Amazing rendition

[@loganstroop1602]

I would buy tickets to see these guys play entire albums of Tool, APC, and Deftones. I like the female singer a lot for Audioslave but this guy nails Maynard's mannerisms and vocal inflections

[@jackneely9404]

Agreed.

[@Rayk76]

100%

[@MaxkHz]

I just want to point out as a drummer of 24 years just how difficult it is to perform any Tool song at a proficient level. With that said this is about as good as I imagine anyone could do. By that I mean this is freakin incredible! Amazing Vocal performance!

[@Arrica101]

If you think this guy nails it you should watch John Kew absolutely slaying the kit to tool. That guy is insanely good

[@Sprosbold]

@@Arrica101 I second this, he's been doing it for a while and has worked up to some of the most insane DC tracks!

[@ericaustin6511]

Homie was reading a damn chart... that's impressive

[@gertnood]

@@ericaustin6511 Oh yes. Imagine walking into the studio and someone hands you the drum part for a Tool cover. "oh, shit"

[@swaggerdo7231]

the drummer in the video is fake; just a guy who can use the sticks adroitly; yet no way is he the talent needed to carry out the full drum sound in the recording.

[@Bord750]

His parting blast is worth the watch on its own.

[@jabbarmuhammad7529]

Excellent performance

[@kalilebron007]

Just purchased a new pair of studio headphones and now listening to this for the 1000th time. Still amazing. At times even better each time I listen to you guys!

[@klaramee]

Out-fucking-standing.... kudos to all. Big ups to Samuel, crushed the vocal. Amazing. Loved it!!

[@KawlinRolfe]

The mixing on this is flipping amazing. Props to the sound engineer... And all the epic people playing the music!

[@user-yt7zx7rj7u]

Holy sshhh... What just happened.. BRAVO!!!;))))❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮

[@joshkennedy1135]

Bruh! I can’t even with you right now. Never have I been more excited about a tool cover. Except for that other time you guys did a tool cover.