Maynard James Keenan on Mixing Tool

[@rickbeato2]

Full Interview Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4Gbho1umNVomdEsi=Dcp7Z3O0_qeIBSoz

[@davidjavids2431]

ARE YOU RELATED TO THE SAME BEATO. NAMED FELIX ? TOOK PHOTOGRAPHY DURING 1860 IN CHINA AND SO MANY OTHER FANTASTIC PLACES. just curious.

[@dianacummins7616]

VERY INTERESTING INTERVIEW

[@nickirirs]

Rich Costey should be the mixer!! Best low end and most tasteful use of time based fx.

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

Wait.....i just noticed there is a second channel....I'm not sure why, but subscribed

[@graysonhuff8764]

Seeing Maynard enjoy talking about Tool is surreal

[@destructoau7526]

Maynard, one of the most guarded artists I’ve known in 33 years of live music, is this enjoyment?

[@darciedwards]

People evolve.

[@TheSkyline5467]

Yeah if you've ever seen him on Rogan, watching him talk to someone who FUCKING LIKES MUSIC is cray!

[@dreznoryorkekeenanbuckley2226]

@@TheSkyline5467 Fully agree! While I ALWAYS treasure a peak into his mind it's sooo clear Joe doesn't GAF about Tool or any of his musical projects!!! He has literally cut him off talking about it and I'm like SHUT UP! So yeah absolutely agree!! Although when David Cross interviewed him you could tell he was definitely a friend and a fan of his music... I wish they had more interviews because I absolutely love David Cross too!

[@quinncide]

@@dreznoryorkekeenanbuckley2226Rogan is one of those people who has been popular in one form or another since I was a kid and *I’ve never fucking understood it!*

[@Aiur]

No matter how legendary your band is, everyone is humbled by the car test

[@3clixtriplefuckingsix]

Real producers know

[@visisydandthevoid]

The final boss 😭

[@JeremyBurch-td7no]

And Fear inoculum stomps in my car !!

[@jcrosslin8]

Facts

[@SpaceJockey805]

@@3clixtriplefuckingsixDude, anyone who’s ever spent any time in a studio knows that. Doesn’t matter if you’re a “real producer”, whatever that means

[@DiamondTheifGaming]

I have never seen Maynard so relaxed, jovial, and personable before. It's nice to see him let down his guard and allow his REAL personality to shine through. And there's only one reason for that… Rick Beato. Rick, your interview style and the respect you command with icons like Maynard speaks for itself. Thank you for what you do. 🙏🏻

[@AI-Consultant]

he's also cool with joe rogan too

[@tannerwest6823]

He’s gettin old that’s why

[@stevemuzak8526]

Not true. He just enjoy talking to Rick because Rick understands music. Same as Joe Rogan understands good conversation. @@tannerwest6823

[@the_real_ch3]

You should look up the documentary that he made about trying to start a vineyard in Arizona.

[@DiamondTheifGaming]

@@the_real_ch3 I will. Thank you for letting me know about it.

[@JohnRegansReviewsTutorialsMore]

"It's a fight to the death every fucking time (to get my vocals at precisely a level where they both can and cannot be heard)." Maynard Keenan

[@jpfeif29]

lmao

[@rumblefish9]

As a TOOL fan that is so true. Didn't even realize it until you pointed it out.

[@evanneal4936]

So true lol...

[@h501x]

Honestly, isn't that the exact perfect sweet spot? I always found tool's albums a paragon when it comes to mixing.

[@PapaGoon420]

"Right where I can be heard but not understood." The sweet spot! 😂

[@Hammersmashed68]

I don't know why people are surprised by Maynard's character here. He's clearly IN his element, and is being interviewed by a well respected, well spoken peer who is having a conversation with him. This isn't a run of the mill interview with the same "how do you guys write a song" generic questions. I've noticed that Maynard is himself in interviews when the person he speaks with is just genuine with him and isn't acting like a robot just there to get specific answers from him. Excellent to see this chat between two legends

[@dag681]

Maynard is a performance artist. A guy, seeing what we all see, just using it and doing it in a show. And a very good show it is. A hard-working, lucky man, and we are lucky to have TOOL.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

I absolutely love this interview. MJK is not the easiest person to interview so to see him relaxed, engaged, humorous and not dodging questions is awesome. Good man 👏👏👏

[@wsad1337]

Who refers to Maynard as MJK? That's so weird to look at.

[@GalactusOG]

He's a dork.

[@GalactusOG]

@@kate-pure I don't mean it as anything other than what it means. it's just on observation/ Opinion.

[@jaystat6545]

Weird too knowing he's friends with Rogan and yet those interviews seem somewhat forced.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@jaystat6545 I don’t like those interviews either. This is just two guys who know their shit talking and it’s natural and easy.

[@peckcomstock6264]

The relative quietness of Maynard’s voice in the mix often has me listening more carefully. I’m glad I tuned in for this, thank you!

[@rutabega2039]

Yeah, I always imagined him fighting with the other guys to have the vocals mixed down even quieter.

[@Hollylivengood]

This has been the draw for me with Tool. The sometimes quiet in the midst of the organized chaos. Not many bands use quiet as musical notes like Tool.

[@harry2993]

I had no idea vocals can seem sharp if they’re louder than the rest

[@rumblefish9]

I didn't even realize this until someone pointed it out. There was always something different with his singing for TOOL vs APC vs Puscifer and just realized APC is more vocal forward.

[@MrKarmapolice97]

I thought and it’s just in the last album that his vocals were low

[@TheRedverb]

Maynard has chosen to be affable during this interview. I love him like this.

[@Lebowski333]

It helps that Rick is nice and same generation

[@waylamer1]

​@@Lebowski333couple guys relaxed talking shop and shooting the breeze.

[@daftnord4957]

yeah you can tell when Maynard has any respect for the interviewer

[@JB-qt3wo]

He’s had an actual real job for a few years now (owning a winery). Probably has been good for his social skills.

[@Noodlyk18]

My first thought as well hah, I love the guy's music but he's notorious for being a dick to fans/interviewers, which I don't really care about, just funny in comparison to Jusin/Danny who are really sweet from everything I've heard.

[@cloud9847]

Very grateful to have been in Highschool when they launched. My Highschool/early young adulthood days were spent hanging with friends jamming to TOOL. Loved them all these years.

[@RevShifty]

Same. Opiate still hits as hard today as it ever did IMO.

[@studiojo280]

Same :)

[@DarkAssassin2025]

Justin Chancellor was my biggest influence in choosing to pick up bass!

[@raineyjon]

That makes us around the same age and I think about this a lot. We hit the jackpot. Hitting our formative years of finding our taste in music and all that we had to choose from.

[@gregbors8364]

I can’t speak for Maynard, but my favorite mixing tool is the Sunbeam Beatermix. Lightweight, easy to clean, and makes perfect pancake batter every time.

[@rustyramsey7845]

Shut it

[@pronounshismajesty3542]

Wow you’re so funny. I bet you hope James Maynard will read this and smile, maybe even chuckle to himself. Obviously, you’re an extremely smart and interesting person. Wow

[@gregbors8364]

@@pronounshismajesty3542 I’m really not that interesting

[@QaysSyed]

⁠@@pronounshismajesty3542you sound miserable, go get some sunshine

[@marlonscloud]

This made me laugh

[@MatteBlackEverything]

It's crazy to think that tool was so elusive when it came to interviews. Now that they're older, they're handed them out like candy as long as they're friends.

[@Livvvid]

Its true. My uncle had this old cheezy Tool documentary from the late 90s and it went so heavy into insisting how cool and mysterious they were. How we didnt know much about them because they wouldnt do interviews.

[@garrettapperson9927]

Thats because the interviews became about the music and not pushing an album. Theyve always let their music do the talking for that reason.

[@SubSonicDistortion]

Maynard is another gem we have and I hope he remains around forever. We lost so many and his bands and music keep me going. Rock on Maynard and keep the wine flowing.

[@stormcorrosion176]

Oh god help you

[@mostlytranslucent]

Maynard's gonna die cuz

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Rick gets the coolest interviews , the guest seem to really open up around him.

[@majesticbison_]

some of the best mixing in the game. especially when the music is complicated, its very important to highlight all the members of tool specifically cause they are all straight up demons with the skill level

[@progmanmike]

Literally demons

[@Strepite]

I would disagree with their last record. The mixes didn’t struck me as amazing

[@majesticbison_]

@Strepite i felt with their last album the only issue was maynards vocals seemed kind of faded in the background at times. So I can agree with your statement sir 👍

[@bauhausdesyn]

Experience Tool back in the 90's, and APC in the 2000's.etc.etc. Maynard is still just as ridiculously articulate as he was way back when. Awesome..

[@chawk678]

Maynard is truly a person that does his own thing. Listening to him talk with Rick is awesome to see a little behind the curtain.

[@Sweet..letssurf]

Saw them last week in pa They were amazing Sound was unbelievable They definitely pay attention to every detail

[@TheSkyline5467]

Spent more than half my lifetime enjoying Maynard's music and still find the guy himself as likeable as the music itself. Just a normal but very smart human being.

[@sheepwhisperer3660]

“Some people say when the album is done, it’s good. In Tool, when the album is good, it’s done.” -Danny Carey

[@bradcrowe668]

Thought that was Adam...

[@jefflebowski3319]

Adam said that.

[@julianhernandez9646]

@RepoManZBad bait

[@mdazzle33]

Sucks to be you

[@RC-hv1yx]

@RepoManZ idk how anyone can listen to Pneuma or Descending and call it B-sides. Those two tunes are right up there with anything off their previous albums. Invincible is almost great but it kind of fizzles out in the second half. 7empest too could have been shaved down to a 8 minute song and been fantastic. Overall though, it's a damn solid record.

[@101wormwood]

Never fails to make me feel awe. So personable and clever.

[@petesashlyn]

Listening to conversations like this, I'm happy I hung onto my old stereo equipment and big arse speakers. Having access to my dad's stereo system as a kid, then being able to build my own and experiment with the sound of album has literally shaped my perception of life and the world around me. It's so easy to forget what music really is listening to a random whatever song on some crappy phone or even the best headphones or car stereo. The music becomes flat and lifeless. Maynard talking about the old amps, sitting around with a left and a right speaker perfectly positioned in a room so you get those sound waves bouncing around just right, that brings back some good memories. Oddly enough, my old equipment is still going strong, while more modern/trendy/convenient equipment such as my phones and digital formats have crapped out on me and had to be replaced. That being said, if I had the money for some of the stuff out I've seen for sale out there...never mind my own house, I would attempt to rattle my neighbor's house!

[@TedByrne-kf2jo]

Nothing better than firing up the amps for 2 channel listening and letting my Klipsch take me away!

[@TheOriginal35er]

15" cerwin vegas. 15" rca sub. 20 year old Sony receiver, close to same age CD player. I don't usually turn it up past 35 but when I do... the neighbors know.

[@somber321]

Thank you tool for all the beautiful moments I've had listening to your music.

[@erakattack]

I never knew that radio stations used compression and that it varied by station. That totally makes sense. It never occurred to me that they might process songs differently for movies too. So many times, I've been walking out during the closing credits and the music playing (even if it's a song I've heard before) sounds phenomenal.

[@Viper-dz2kw]

Yeah I read a story a long time ago about how radio station processing is part of what helped nirvana blow up, because the way they were used to compressing music was not configured for their extreme loud soft dynamics and it just made them sound gigantic compared to everyone else on the stations at the time, or something along those lines

[@Rr0gu3_5uture]

Compressors were originally developed, specifically for radio in the 1930s.

[@rlibby404]

It's not a gimmick for radio stations, they have to adhere to power standards and such. There's several things they do to the signal before broadcasting, and compression in modern times is more likely to just be a perceived effect- from what I've gathered it's more like multiband expanders and maximizers. Nowadays, it's probably just a black box processor with all kinds of automated and/or pre-programmed features. As for theaters, your enjoyment is probably due to the effect of just being a theater. Large enclosed rooms with sound design and acoustic treatment is kind of the ideal listening environment, but who knows, maybe that multimillion dollar movie took an already professionally produced hit song and just slapped a compressor on it lol

[@CDJF1]

Look up Orban Optimod. It's a limiter/comp. most radio stations use.

[@DOGOID]

Yeah, music is mastered differently for different mediums.

[@Chuckle-Teeth]

TOOL = 1 year to make an album, 15-20 years to mix it.

[@RevShifty]

And it's worth the wait, every single time IMO.

[@seth9485]

That’s why fear inoculum is so perfectly mixed

[@jonnygrowlately]

@@RevShifty not for similarly sounding songs... not at all 🤦‍♂ Also, JOHN 8:44 ... JOHN 2:22 🤷‍♂

[@RevShifty]

@@jonnygrowlately You shit up my inbox with fairytales. Your opinion on music or anything else couldn't possibly mean any less to me.

[@munkyzunkle1781]

​@RevShifty Exactly what I was thinking... the fairytaler's need to learn the difference between relevant statements worthy of inclusion in adult discourse, and dumdum SkyDaddy redundancies! Have a great day! Peace.

[@Pksparty2112]

I have several stereo systems. The one I have for jazz, classical and acoustic is the one Tool sounds the best on. That’s how clean their mix is. Freaking awesome!

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Fortunately, no one cares about your alleged "systems".

[@claytondennis8034]

Maynard and Danny are 2 guys I'd love to just talk to about anything. They seem so real and grounded for the amazing artists they are. Justin would be cool too. Adam.... man, Adam would probably be cool too, but he seems intense.

[@stevefromyellowstone7911]

Adam comes across as someone who’s done a ton of lsd or mushrooms and loves to talk about it lol not a bad thing at all but yes I see what you mean. But Maynard has always seemed like the most intense in the band. With Justin or Danny being the most chill

[@AyeCanMakeThat]

This is such an incresible interview! Everything said is so incredibly important, relevant and honest; thank you for this! A lot of wisdom in this video for sure.

[@chrisbose]

this is a great interview, talking freely about the band, the environment, my favourite mint, lol, but a caring human being instead of a sarcastic prick about the future. good one rick beato. how you keep scoring these interviews, good on yah and i support what you're doing my friend, these are courageous and important interviews for the future. keep going!

[@mademois-elly]

Ayyy! What an experience, to be able to interview Maynard James Keenan. Well done, Beato!

[@d36williams]

Rick you're on such a roll, you do the best interviews. It's fun how your channel transmogrifies over the years

[@imwiththeband8290]

LOVE the t-shirt....and thus Maynard more every time I see him.

[@Jesses_jamming_again]

yeah I see what hes doin there and the MTG reference. the tshirt is a funny joke til its proven true on Maui. he wont look so edgy then

[@smack9516]

@@Jesses_jamming_again😴

[@Clockwisegnome]

It’s going to be okay

[@Elrond_Hubbard_1]

@@Jesses_jamming_again Yeah I see you laughing at us Bigfoot believers. Haha funny joke, until Bigfoot is proven to be REAL, and then you won't look so edgy anymore. What I like about this line of reasoning is that you can swap out Bigfoot for Jewish space guns or anything you want, really. It's endlessly versatile.

[@Jesses_jamming_again]

@@Elrond_Hubbard_1 I believe in big foot too. 🤷🏻‍♂️😆

[@logannewman4532]

My two favorite artists moved to Arizona and I couldn't be happier to have them. Maynard and Doug Stanhope.

[@stevefromyellowstone7911]

Has Doug done anything of note in 20 years? He’s gone full tilt woke liberal and it’s tough to listen to him anymore.

[@FYMASMD]

@@stevefromyellowstone7911then don’t. You can bet he doesn’t give a shit. 🙄

[@design2survive]

Yeah..I’m sure they love these blue staters rolling in and “fixing all their problems”.

[@willo7734]

Maynard is a legend and Rick was a perfect interviewer. Great one!

[@todds.6028]

"With four perfectionists in the band, we have a hard time reaching perfection." --Adam Jones

[@MrZythFx]

​@@Tryn2bgoodalways an upwards climb tho

[@joshuatoms7664]

Without it, it wouldn't have created the furnace that resulted in the masterpieces they produced.

[@galreya]

​@joshuatoms7664 exactly. It stinks we haven't gotten a lot more from them but the perfectionism sure shows!

[@Product_Of_Culture]

When he mentioned Portlandia's small speakers, I couldn't stop laughing, Lol. Maynard James Keenan, You are the greatest of all time, EVER! ❤️

[@DegsArtistry]

Maynard is a rare type of TRUE artist. I’ve listened to his work for essentially my entire life (I’m 30) and he simply fits the profile of someone true to their craft. Mad respect 🤘🏻

[@robspectre1973]

Seen Tool twice. Been a huge fan since 1993. Good interview bud

[@ventarfield7115]

Haha I used to call going to a Tool show "going to church". They are on their own level.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@ventarfield7115 So true lol

[@Danny-wv8ec]

lucky man, i live in the middle east and i've been a Tool fan since 2001, i've seen them 0 times.

[@chrisgilbert4016]

It is like a religious experience.

[@Blake-ub4ts]

God, I hate tool fans, but I love tool. Whuduhiduh?

[@honorthedead]

It's great to hear this view point from Maynard regarding listening to mixes on phones etc I still listen to TOOL on both mobile devices and on CD when I get a chance and Tool still sounds amazing regardless. As a musician influenced by these guys, whatever you hear from their albums will always have a positive impact on the way I produce music. They're still amazing in my ears 🙂 If this makes sense.

[@jimdukeproject]

No Maynard, whatever you think you missed, we wouldn't know. Always sounds great.

[@doodlebob3758]

A single scream in Fear Inoculum, perhaps? He can still do it. Always felt it shouldve been the climax of Culling Voices.

[@alvieteal4980]

So awesome he listens to the mix so much he can repeat it live. They are all bands amazing live and almost just exactly like the album. Such a pleasure to hear him live. Super talented.

[@tonyred5166]

I cannot stop playing pneuma, invincible, and descending on my guitar. It’s just so simple but hypnotizing. It opened my eyes to a whole new way of writing. I’ve come up with about 13 potential songs since that album came out.

[@clanwaddell5628]

The 7/4 time is really cool and the chord shapes aren't crazy, it's the rhythmic complexity that really elevates those songs.

[@Jen-nd4us]

Pneuma gets me every time

[@Benjamin-k8z]

Rock on brother

[@itsajahoo]

Pneuma is by far one of their best songs ever.

[@Musician12345]

Me too!

[@eIandrien]

Maynard is the definition of 'The cool uncle' :D i could listen to that man talk for hours.

[@ElijahMendiola]

i just make music in my garage studio and i can relate to all this. its cool , even at his level we have the same problems and the same thought process about engineering

[@theodorebedard6429]

man as i get older i love to see how the people who made the music... the artists...deal with the world and balance trying to make the music they want that we all enjoy. Id love to just have a 5 min conversation with Maynard or anyone from tool just to talk about some of the songs I loved as i was growing up.

[@illusus_aten]

very fortunate to get this interview!! thank you much for sharing!! 👽

[@brianivory4783]

Rick seems to have such a calming influence on everybody he sits down with, wish other interviewers would watch a few of his videos before they go into the usual ask a question answer it themselves approach most seem to take 🙏

[@nunocarmona]

Uau!!! Maynard actually laughs. Rick, you're the best!!!!

[@mikefreidline5429]

Love Tool! I saw you guys at The Ventura Theater in California, early 90s. It was best concert I've ever seen! Still my favorite band.

[@notanymore9471]

Damn Tool at the Ventura Theater? Epic!

[@nikkic2581]

Maynard is such a down to earth dude. Aside from being a great artist. I love good music and great wine and just being happy lol he's so relatable

[@johns1159]

Rick, you did a great job with this interview!

[@shadownet_nft]

Awesome interview, respect to Maynard and Tool.

[@WColeZPorter]

Thank you Rick and Maynard for this interview!

[@cyphernyquist]

You allways come through with the legends. When I first found your channel several years ago I was just looking for guitar tips and new ideas. I didn't realize what you were doing in and for the music industry scene.

[@cades.clips101]

Such a good interview from a legend. Thank you, I’m going to make the best music soon some day n know I can become big. I have to tell myself this because I’m not gonna waste my talents I work so hard on and love. Some day ppl I know I will

[@traintour3763]

I love Maynard!!! so down to earth

[@SarahLittle-wk6oo]

Maynard is my favorite musician. I love everything he does. Too bad I’m in AA because I would love to try his wine. I love this guy but even Maynard can’t push me off the wagon. I learned a lot in 11 minutes though. Awesome

[@bensweeney5878]

Its a fight to the death that makes for one of the most compelling musical ecosystems!

[@Vivianblue.]

Puscifer is one of the greatest bands I've ever known. Maynard has such a special connection to the earth. A beautiful human. ❤

[@Dennzio1]

to the earth? like we don't? c'mon man sheesh

[@casewojo6186]

@@Dennzio1she’s one of those crazy spirit rock people man let her be. The first thing she’d ask you is your zodiac.

[@Renegade_222]

Hes seems calmer ever since his mother died. Incredible musician. Love all three of his bands

[@williamhurrelbrink3324]

Maynard is so great!

[@billrhea]

Going to see them 2-17-24. Can’t wait

[@foxtechconsultants2.0]

LOVE Maynard's shirt!! :D

[@BeansEnjoyer911]

always love when MJK sits down for a good conversation

[@Nephilim-81]

Tool record extremely well. My ears have absolutely no complaints. ❤

[@Tom-ok2rh]

Definitely don’t get cheated on any of their tunes..all instruments come in loud and clear 👍👍

[@IsraelSocial]

This channel blows my mind! So many good guest

[@dstyles8913]

The only interviewer that Maynard takes seriously. He is aware that Rick has an extensive background and knowledge of how music works and operates.

[@joeygilbert3558]

He took Joe Rogan seriously. Didn't get so in depth musically, but he got to talk martial arts and wine-making

[@stevefromyellowstone7911]

@@joeygilbert3558that’s probably for the best. I love the JRE but anytime he talks music I get so fucking mad. His musical knowledge is essentially Hendrix, Guns N’ Roses , and fucking Gary Clark jr who he views as a god of guitar lol

[@kai326]

@@stevefromyellowstone7911 Joe Rogaine knows a whole lotta nothin

[@FreakinRican6969]

​@kai326 and you do? Please....

[@kai326]

@@FreakinRican6969 never claimed to be on a intellectually higher ground than him, just saying he’s a windbag.

[@EasyHeat]

Thank you soo much Rick for this interview. I believe TOOL is the one band that I've personally experienced multiple times live more than any other in my life. Soo amazing!

[@mattm7798]

While sound tools have come A LONG way, it still amazes me how worth their weight in gold a good producer/mixer is to make it sound professional. That is not easy.

[@comet206]

different platforms will alter your mix differently as well. tiktok will add more compression and gain, sometimes ruining your mix, but if tiktok completely destroys your mix, it could mean that your mix is already overcompressed. i find youtube to be much more forgiving. it's not easy doing your own mixing as an artist. there's no ''one mix fits all'' and there are multiple factors that can effect the pitch of your vocal. i'm really glad maynard pointed some of that out. it's nice to know someone of his caliber deals with the same issues.

[@extendedpinky]

He is growing up but he took his time yet still did pretty much everything excellent. It’s like he was given a handbook somewhere on his path “how to live life to infinite fullness “

[@BrandonKyle7]

Yeah, he's got it figured out for sure. I need that handbook!

[@X3R0NZ]

Listening to this, man, it really wakes up the audiophile in me. This is what I nerd out on 👌

[@montanatony5838]

The video length would be 11:11 representing spiritual guidance, positivity and universal connection

[@በተሰበ]

Live-testing the pre-mastered music on multiple devices is key to music production.

[@dennisjager770]

I could listen to Maynard for hours talking about music wine and just life.

[@HibernusMortis1]

MJK does not let his music side get into his own personal side in any way. Great interview!

[@nunyabidness454]

this setting makes a super human look and feel regular. i very much love that people who absolutely excel at any given thing make that thing seem so easy. maynard is entertaining and i appreciate getting these opportunities to hear from him without the persona of the front man being the dominating force. very enjoyable, rick. thumbs up.

[@lol-wj4hx]

the complex intelligence of a human is the most "human" trait .

[@OGdoorstop]

I saw them for the second a couple nights ago, they are by far the best band I have seen live. Maynard's voice has aged but the band still puts out a great product in everything they do that is heard by the public. And they have so many lasers.

[@templeofthegold1881]

The talk, the smoothness, T-shirt 🤌🏼 See yaa in Mexico

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

It’s the reason why their music is so great. The approach to want to be perfect by all 4 shows in every album.

[@doghouse3464]

Gotta love the TOOL Men and their associates in delivering this mental music which is with us for the long haul.

[@soundhealingbygene]

insightful and well articulated i loved his book

[@STVG71]

Wonderful interview Rick. There have been a couple of good MJK interviews posted the past month or so. Just bought one of those shirts he's wearing too!

[@The-Dom]

Most of us have no idea what music can really sound like. If we listened to our favorite tracks on a $1000+ pair of studio headphones we'd be shocked at how much detail we've never heard.

[@michaelknight4041]

And never cared about

[@disturbed157]

You'll probably hear things the band wants left out

[@frontsidegrinder6858]

Imagine turning the radio off and listen to the V8 in your car and never miss anything.

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

@@disturbed157 probably not because they'd be mixing the album with $10,000 headphones.

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

I don't do cannabis much, but when I do a little to moderate amount and listen to the music, I can hear all the separate layers. Imagine if I did it with $1,000 headphones.

[@thenext9537]

Tower records! I remember them. 90s, sometime haha. Saw Danzig behind the store where it was a surprise concert. It was a mix of Danzig and also Misfits (where eagles dare, teenagers, etc). Somebody brought a 12 pack of rolling rock as well. Good times.

[@dsxa918]

Ahhhhh what a time. 12 beer haha, I love it.

[@chefdirtyhands6631]

I’m 52 now. I just want one more album from TOOL. Seriously and I say this apologetically, I did not like Fear Inoculum as a typical TOOL concept album. However 7empest is a mind blowingly bad ass masterpiece. That gawtdamn song resonates within my bones. Maynard is a young 60 year old man. Dude and company is the greatest American metal band ever. Please just one more album Tool. Thank you and bless

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

I would kill for an interview of the whole band. Probably very difficult in terms of logistics, though

[@Dexiray]

I think everyone would be onboard BUT Adam Jones. IDK why but he seems to be the most secluded/diva.

[@VeyroneR]

​@@Dexiraynot at all, he is super humble not acting Like Diva at all. He just don't Like spotligh and keeps everything private. Nothing wrong with it.

[@thirtyred7091]

That’s hard for any band

[@MMAVoodoo]

​@@Dexiray rejecting the media is based. Let the art speak for itself. Adam's probably the coolest guy for that

[@tallzombiebetty]

Such a dreamy voice,-still

[@Ultravod]

I'm loving Maynard's shirt.

[@GregCarlet]

Was able to visit Cottonwood and Jerome this summer. It was great!

[@TroublesomeOwl]

i'm visiting the area in april after the Sessanta show in Red Rocks. Really looking forward to it!

[@VolvoImpala]

I really enjoyed this little segment. Nice work.

[@hamhi98]

Tool is the most dynamic band in history, every song is a masterclass in musicianship.

[@damcama]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanlusby569]

@@Philosufur They can coexist. They're entirely different bands. But if we're gonna act like one is inherently better, then we're being ignorant. I'm a fan of both. That's like comparing Pink Floyd to Rush. You can have your own opinions but they're not even close.

[@kwhyland]

@@PhilosufurLOL I love Meshuggah, but I would never say their music is particularly dynamic. Intricate? Absolutely. But it’s peak aggression and volume 98% of the time. Their records are very heavily compressed, to boot. Not many dynamics to be found.

[@brianinglis3805]

The most dynamic band in history? Then why do all their songs all sound exactly the same.

[@dick8997]

Their last album sucked

[@Prod.Flappymermaid]

Nah I love him talking about the different mixes on the phones etc etc.. too real.

[@nybsfp7486]

FI was just another level of music. I hope there’s a follow-up

[@jackiep5009]

His restaurant in Cottonwood AZ is awesome! Solid farmer too

[@Hankhubris]

Fear imoculum is awesome. The drums really steal the show in a good way.

[@JeremyBurch-td7no]

I agree but that's every tool record.....a band is only as good as their drummer

[@harshtruth9148]

Im goin to see Tool in Philly in November....first time.....I CAN NOT WAIT!! Great seats about 16 rows from Adam Jones

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Maynard’s T-shirt is hilarious!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erikhartel456]

What is that shirt? 😅

[@blakek2619]

It's an attempt at calling a republican politician an antisemite by the media for questioning project blue beam

[@bloopgoesdonald6045]

​@@allencapps4622found our triggered snowflake

[@lol-wj4hx]

@@erikhartel456 A reference to mtg's conspiracy about jewish space lasers

[@DEVINSANTI]

I've never been able to hear his voice so clearly before

[@DR.DisInfect]

Maynard James is 💯 the best love all his bands