Old Guy REACTS to TOOL ROSETTA STONED | Composers Point of View

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Oh oooooooooo, I guess I'm in for it. So sorry, gang but I didn't know that this was part two of what I should have started with, "Lost Keys". I never got the heads up so, please, be gentle in giving me the people's elbow over it. 😬 🤙🤙

[@cikame]

S'alright :P, it's just a small intro and only important if you're doing a lyrics breakdown.

[@JimNewstead]

I was only joking buddy, they'll be gentle!

[@weedman420147]

God damn ,shit the bed! 😎🤣

[@inthewoods999]

This song requires the lyrics to do a full review 😁but you know that by now....you vids are fun and great to watch 😁🤙

[@piotrgpt-4178]

Yeah this is one of few Tool's songs that require CC especially for me non native english speaker. There is just no way to understand them damn insane lyrics. Its well worth it tho. They are "purple" level squared.

[@chunkyshrapnel]

This song has one of my favorite lyric sections of all time. "Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position Such a heavy burden now to be the One Born to bear and read to all The details of our ending To write it down for all the world to see But I forgot my pen Shit the bed again Typical" Gets me every time. So relatable.

[@stephaniebaxter7556]

It’s the “typical” that really makes it. You can actually hear the eye roll...

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

Yes.

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

@@stephaniebaxter7556 ...and yes.

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

Funny thing, though, is that by the time this album came out, all of my friends knew that no matter the situation- if they needed a knife or a pen, I was their guy... I was going to start a 'cult'- The Church Of Pentology... 'Thou Shalt Not Covet Thine Others Pen' (piss off, pen-thieves)...

[@Redhotrussian1]

Don't know how he doesn't crack up laughing when singing it live

[@jacqf3583]

the build up and drop for "overwhelmed as one would be" has to be one of my fav moments in music ever.

[@fcon2123]

It holds so much meaning from a psychological and audial sense. This guy calls it the most "traditional" part musically. And that is the point - it is a harmonic release from the fairly disjointed rhythms of the song. The duality is it fits the story of the song too - that harmony is the moment of clarity the man Maynard speaks as experiences. It's his epiphany that he fucked up royally by forgetting what they said, and he probably doomed humanity because of it.

[@brandonthesteele]

@@fcon2123 there's a major farcical aspect to the "dooming humanity" thing, which is one of my favorite parts of the song. The character that was "abducted" was heavily implied to be on drugs, and to be kind of a burnout as well. Even if he was in fact given all this information, no one would believe him anyway. He'd be just another freak talking about the end of the world, and this incredulous story to tell about aliens. That's hilarious to me, especially in contrast to "you are the chosen one" and "such a heavy burden".

[@davidkeetz]

same. I was so maniacally giddy the first time I heard it.

[@travis3754]

“BUT I FORGOT MY PEN” is my favorite lyric of all time. So epic and so funny simultaneously.

[@paniklewe]

Yes

[@sanik9181]

Don’t be afraid to make 40 minute videos, we will watch them and we will love them

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

Agreed 100%

[@Dwendele]

I agree 100%! I listen to quite a few reactors... Well I did. But you are the only one that I consistently listen to the ENTIRE video. I'd listen for an hour. Lol

[@miller496]

Yep yep. I very much enjoy your brake downs. For as many TOOL reactors as there are....and I enjoy watching anyone experiencing TOOL for the first time, your educated reactions are super cool old guy. Thats coming from another almost as old as you guy 😅 I asked that you take a listen to 10,000 days and Wings For Marie before, and suggested that you look into the songs origins first, and I am sure you will do a reaction to them, as I have no doubt you have been bombarded with this request. I respect that you don’t do the lyrical videos, and just take Maynard almost as another instrument, but please....if and when you do the songs I mentioned please do it with the lyrics, his voice is so soft it almost gets lost in the instruments...more so than it does in most of their music. Hope you are doing well. Thanks.

[@chrisvaughn4399]

I typically won't hang out anywhere for 5 minutes of pretentious fluff.. wouldnt have any problem thoroughly enjoying hours of *this amazing techincal content* whenever the opportunity presents itself.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Yes we will.

[@jasmaxi1]

Justin Chancellor, Tool’s bassist, is their secret weapon. He’s absolute elite level.

[@MainelyW212]

I’ve spent the last few months learning every bass track... it’s the most fun I’ve had playing bass since I learned Pearl Jam’s “Vs.” back in 1994. Full stop; top 10 bass players. He’s so deep in the pocket he’s stealing your graddaddys pocket change.

[@Trevor_Shepherd]

I think the secret weapon is all of them. Danny is a god, Justin is incredible, Adam is technically gifted, and you have maynard, one of the best metal singers ever

[@jasmaxi1]

@@Trevor_Shepherd Agree 100% but Justin took them to the next level. Reading MJK’s biography and he says as much in it. Loved his work with Peach beforehand. He’s at a rare level and under appreciated by most reaction channels. Follow his bass lines for the groove and the tempo. Loving the respect he’s getting off Jeebz. This guy knows.

[@aderi31415]

I remember, back in the 90s when I heard that Tool had a new bassist and expected the worst. I've never been happier to be so wrong.

[@markshaffer6447]

It’s hard to have a “secret weapon” when all four elements (vocals, drums, guitar, and bass) are at the pinnacle of their art

[@autumnetcetera]

you would like Jambi. trust me.

[@gilbertocunha5938]

who tf doesn't? just that intro is too darn tasty not to love it

[@alyssadanchuk3807]

Just loooooooove Jambi

[@redaffix7320]

I always felt like the end of Schism fits so well into the Jambi intro chug.

[@jethrotool4828]

He would enjoy any Tool

[@Phoenix-dh2ih]

From the composer's stand point you have, you will probably enjoy Wings for Marie Pt 1 and 10000 Days (Wings Pt 2).

[@Fjdjwbsjdbfnr]

Yes yes yes. But with lyrics!

[@ryukan250]

Tool's masterpiece IMO

[@DaddyTrax]

Yessssss plzzzzzz!!! This!!!

[@Fjdjwbsjdbfnr]

@John yes definitely! The first time at "give me my"... makes me tear up still.

[@Lleanlleawrg]

Or the 'hidden track' you get by syncing Wings pt 1 and 2 with Viginti Tres. So good.

[@accretioncleansing]

You instantly realize that TOOL is the real deal. And then 25 years pass you by and you’re still breaking down tool music and as blown away as you were as a teen... it’s more than a rabbit hole, it’s wonderland and OZ with a dash of willy wonka ❤️

[@JimNewstead]

Hahaha, the Tool Army will crucify you for not including Lost Keys at the beginning of this - they did me! Still, how the hell are we meant to know, eh? This was one of my very first Tool reactions 2 years ago.... lets just say, it wasn't my last! Well done, and enjoy the wonderful journey this discovery of music will take you on. Be guided by the comments - they're (usually) good and well meaning!

[@mikemargheret3174]

You are the best...although this guy maybe giving u a run for ur money...lol 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andrewj3398]

Hey Jim!!!! Thanks for the amazing in sequence reviews! Nice to see you in the comment section here.

[@broadwoodwidgerah]

3,2,1 bosh

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Hey Jim

[@carsonkennedy1265]

Really enjoyed your reactions Jim!

[@RCT1963]

‘Lost Keys’ is basically the overture to this. It also puts ‘Rosetta Stoned’ into better context.

[@kasheppard503]

Agreed, really wished he would have listened to both tracks back to back.

[@ataberkozcelik9328]

Actually Lipan Conjuring is the overture of "Lost Keys" lol making a trilogy like this brings you to another atmosphere

[@coolkille420]

I don't think you know what an overture is.

[@Father-Figure.Risen8]

@Richard Horrocks Hm

[@thesupremeduck]

alternate title "man gets so high he gets sent to the hospital"

[@82christos]

There's no other band that can invoke such emotions after listening to their songs over hundreds of times

[@NRG2]

Straight up bro. They’re my biggest source of energy. Between them and the Dead. Those two groups are beyond all else

[@scope40k]

Yeah, I feel like it brings even more emotions the more you listen to the song. Like exploring something new and diving deeper with each round. So much to discover.

[@natemartinez2745]

They can always brighten my mood and get me feeling a way nothing else can. Whenever I’m having a bad day I can throw on any of their songs and forget about my problems for a while. They’re truly something special

[@jameslandon4126]

TooL, Pink Floyd, and Porcupine Tree are three bands that I can think of off the top of my head that do that for me time and time again.

[@Merkaba954]

Thats for sure, been a fan since 93' and they are still the best, only in the last 6 or so years forund tesseract and then about 8 years ago found Karnivool. So love them all!!!!

[@shootermcgavin398]

This song is actually funny lyrically. Basically he got abducted by aliens and they chose him to deliver a message or warning and..... he forgot what they said lol

[@ItMightBeFlock]

Sounds like a trip!

[@shootermcgavin398]

@@ItMightBeFlock its Maynard.... so I'm sure it was

[@paulweisgerber7654]

It’s about an experience a friend of Maynard had and related to him.

[@andrewbenoit8380]

@@paulweisgerber7654 to be precise, its a guy from green jello

[@bradhaines3142]

you forgot it starts off with him waking up in the hospital

[@taylordinney1484]

"Then he looked right through me with somniferous almond eyes, don't even know what that means" One of my favorite lines of anything anywhere

[@davelighthall9435]

Sleepy eyes

[@TOKRocK84]

"Forgot my pen shit my bed again" and "Can anyone tell me why you all sound like Peanut's parents" It is hillarious, but it is not a joke at all. I believe You, Maynard. Thanks for sharing this incredible experience in such a wondeful creative way

[@rhysmoreby1605]

@@TOKRocK84 that peanuts line is amazing, and he starts the song with a garbled vocal that represents that. That’s how speech can sound when you’re tripping HARD on acid, which the character is in the song. Clever shit.

[@NeverMakingVideos]

@@davelighthall9435 it's more sleep inducing

[@markbranch682]

Must remember to write it down.. This is so real Like the time Dave floated away.

[@LeeQuarella]

Your humility, deep experience, and genuine joy are such a great combination. Keep being you, it's awesome!

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Thank you so much! 🤙🤙

[@LojakZeRo]

Right? I've made several comments akin to yours. Geebz channel needs to blow up, I hope he stays with it because I SERIOUSLY enjoy seeing new uploads by him.

[@louispouler6104]

I actually appreciate that you react without lyrics, that being said these lyrics are funny af. Also the story behind the birth of this song is great

[@MalindaBevin76]

Want to go down a Tool rabbit hole? Wings for Marie Part One then onto part two.....it will make your heartache....

[@rookiemonster_133m9]

If this song was just an instrumental, it would hold its own. Now you add the lyrics and it becomes one of the best short stories ever told. This is just genius !!

[@tntbrig]

Ticks and Leeches, one of Danny's masterpieces. The year Lateralus came out was the year Modern Drummer named him drummer of the year.

[@voidwraithprime8521]

This is the Tool deep end.

[@trajectoryunown]

Learn to swim...

[@Lleanlleawrg]

Yeah? Third Eye.

[@sineaddelaney7799]

Throwing himself right in

[@sambbk7203]

Mmm or playing three songs on top of one another :) And having it work.........

[@uGotGot1618]

I agree. I think this is a song a person only likes if they reeeeeeaallly like tool. It is arguably my favorite.

[@fret2fret221]

Watching Danny play that instrumental section is incredible. Hihat with his left foot. Kick with his right foot. Both different times. Snare in another time. And all of the percussion you hear with his left/right hands. Insane.

[@zalyboards_fb]

Polyrythm god

[@Kevin_Fiol]

You keep using the phrase "third eye purple". I'm confident saying the Tool Army understands you lol You are ready. Listen to Third Eye (studio version, first)

[@Lee-kx7pg]

Salival will come lol

[@theclow614]

YOSsss.

[@thrael5292]

doot doot doot dootootoot.. oh wait, that's third eye blind.. i heard they want something else to get them through an insufficiently privileged life.. allegedly

[@Aweirdmushroom96]

He is ready.

[@juliaperry63]

This is the reaction guy we've been waiting for🤘🏼👁🌀. Still here🤙🏼

[@d.b.decibels899]

"This looks like it's gonna be a long song" :Insert Inoculum:

[@JackCarver10]

To be fair, the Fear Inoculum tracks become a nuisance after five minutes.

[@robertcronin6603]

Lol

[@marchmont5918]

7empest haha. But in all seriousness, Invincible is definitely my most-played track from that album.

[@JackCarver10]

@@marchmont5918 I've listened to it once and was bored to death. *edit* I'd really love to like this album but it's just so non-existent to me right now.

[@marchmont5918]

@@JackCarver10 When the album first came out, I read a review that said it sounds like the songs could have been from the Ænima era, and it was too repetitive. I kind of agreed at first. It took me a couple of listens to get into it, because the tracks are so long. It’s definitely not a “casual listening” album, but now that I know the songs better and can isolate them as their own entities, if that makes sense, it’s easier to dig into. I guess what I’m saying is I get it, but after some time I got really into it.

[@Dollaroz]

Disposition + Reflection + Triad (listen together) - Invincible - Descending - Wings for Marie pt1/2.....I could go on and on but the truth is no matter what song u pick it’ll be a banger

[@darrelstinkmeaner4673]

I strongly second Disposition/Reflection/Triad. would be great to see what he thinks of the dynamics and different sections.

[@iAmTheWagon]

Yes. I also felt like those three are like a "b-side" of the album, and that they're like a suite or something of the sort.

[@richardluevano8996]

Strongly agree!!!! 👍👍

[@dauntevivone3578]

Ah! The Holy Trinity!

[@christophergrilly9763]

the build and then payoff at 19:35 is incredible. your reaction was the same as mine every time i hear that section ... "wow"

[@JJNajee]

Exactly. The whole song is amazing, but that section? That section right there..?! Ridiculous. 🔥

[@patricksommer4376]

Tool's cauldron of polyrhythmic Whoa-haha is probably my favourite phrase of the month. Thanks for the laugh. The album was produced by 'Evil' Joe Barresi, by the way, who's famous for his guitar sound, for obvious reasons, I guess. Rock on, man!

[@antimatter2380]

as some have pointed out that Lost Keys Blame Hoffman starts this song off. Hoffman was the man who first synthesized LSD. The skit is about someone who entered a doctors office and refused to tell the nurse what was wrong. The doctor comes in and convinces the protagonist to tell him and that's where this song starts, with him saying ALRIGHTY THEN. Do your self a favor and read the lyrics. They are really brilliant how they set the chaotic nature of a severe hallucinogenic trip and being abducted by aliens. There are a ton of cool references about Charley Brown, The Grateful Dead, the X Files, the Matrix, etc. etc. so please read the lyrics without the song to get every line, then re-read them while the song plays to ride that wave of a trip about being the chosen one to save humanity but not being able to remember that message. enjoy.

[@andrewj3398]

13:33 it is going to be epic when you give “third eye” a listen ... can’t stress enough though that you should listen to all of aenema in preparation to that jam. It really is a progression.

[@Bramble451]

I don't think you need to listen to the whole album before listening to "Third Eye". You just need to be accustomed to Tool's sound. Otherwise, it's kinda overwhelming and difficult to follow.

[@Dwendele]

The song Aenema in and of itself would be a great reaction.

[@OGT4204]

I mean listen to aenima in full for the first time because it’s a masterpiece

[@sergecote6570]

I also love the Wings for Marie recommendation, and reading Maynard's mom story beforehand for added emotional punch, it's a beautiful eulogy.

[@scottfaudree7201]

I feel like you understand what I can’t explain.

[@davidjohnson5703]

I would hope the “heated” comments are very few and far between. Your input is certainly unique and much appreciated. Keep up the great work.

[@scottfoster3941]

I'm very happy to see this channel gaining popularity as fast as it is, keep em coming

[@undead12335]

That build up at 19:30 is amazing. Probably my favorite vocal section in any of their songs.

[@Jamie_Wilson]

That moment at 16:15 where you finally hear the amazing poly rhythm is so cool. I love that part and since I've looked into the theory behind it, the bass line is even more impressive!

[@defbatface]

Simply one of Maynard’s greatest lyrical and performative works.

[@Feardain]

I've watched every one of your tool videos so far, never apologize for long videos. You do you man, Tool fans are patient, understanding, and can sit for a long time.

[@matthewhowsden1924]

I don't know how old you are, but I can tell you how I feel after watching this for the first time. I'm subscribed. And you are the first person to make me feel like tool is the handoff between gen-x and millennials. My older cousin introduced me to Tool, and after he passed away I've carried the torch. This band has changed my outlook, and my life. I can tell you respect the music first and foremost. That's what makes you a great channel to watch. Thank you for this video, it's made at least one person very happy. You break it down in a unique way that gives me hope. Keep going bro!

[@melkor5901]

If there was EVER a time to have lyrics this would be it. You should do a part two with the lyrics after you already know about the music.

[@LojakZeRo]

Not a bad idea with all of their songs. The lyrics from this band truly deserve more recognition. Plus hey it's more content for Geebz, lol.

[@awakenedtarot7306]

As a huge Toolhead, I actually like the focus on pure musicianship and engineering. Other reaction videos focus on lyrics. I like that this is different.

[@paulweisgerber7654]

@@awakenedtarot7306 Yes, but the lyrics are an integral part of any Tool song, more so than any other band that I know of. It’s more than just singing a song, it’s more than telling a story, it’s more than playing his voice like an instrument, it’s more than setting a mood... It’s all of the above and just as important as Adam’s guitar parts, Justin’s incredible bass, and Danny’s inhuman polyrhythmic abilities and use of odd time signatures. Take any one of those things out, including the lyrics, and it’s like a friend’s personality changing. Sure it’s your friend, but he’s just not the same.

[@awakenedtarot7306]

@@paulweisgerber7654 I disagree. The voice, inflection, emotion, Maynard's singing is integral, but knowing every word he speaks is not. Obviously, the band feels the exact same way since they've declined to include lyrics in any of their album packaging, which they meticulously craft, until Fear Inoculum. If anything this "personality change" you speak of occurs when you force a completely different part of your brain to activate when you follow along with a lyrics sheet. Since tool very consciously chose not to include lyrics with their album packaging, despite the fact that most artists did in the 90s and 2000s, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the way Old Composer listens is more in line with what the band actually intended.

[@markbranch682]

The narration of an acid trip is so much fun to hear and read.

[@nick_sapsford]

Watching the expressions from around 16:00 on as you're about to pause to talk when the bass breakdown starts is amazing lol. So clearly watch you about to hit pause, then odd time hits and you see confusion then intrigue, into understanding and amusement. Your insights are the main draw but it's always fun watching people's first reactions.

[@voidwraithprime8521]

The members of Tool: Danny Carey - Giant Drum Wizard Adam Jones - Artsy Guitar Wizard Justin Chancellor - Relentless Bass Wizard Maynard James Keenan - Soul Wizard

[@Kevin_Fiol]

Danny is also wizard of Tiny Drums, as evidenced in this song Unless you meant Danny Carey - Giant, Drum Wizard 😂😂😂

[@voidwraithprime8521]

@@Kevin_Fiol yeah, the latter. He's a giant dude. :)

[@genecapar320]

Relentless is the perfect description of Chancellor's bass.

[@bradical7772]

Alchemists. Delving into alchemy opens a whole new dimension to Tool. If not multiple dimensions. So many lyrical references, but it doesn’t stop there. Every artist behind this band adds to the esoteric sonic cathedral. From Packaging to finish production .

[@erikfinkel2717]

Blair- Blog wizard

[@John_in_SoDak]

"what. is. Maynard. doing?!" - best quote ever

[@brianwolfe5982]

Another vote for Wings 1 & 2 - brings me to tears every single time. So freaking emotional and powerful.

[@RIK_JAMES420_POV]

Only song that jerks a tear from me almost every time

[@mrsiuuuuuuuu8620]

7:18 Thats exactly what my reaction was when i first heard this song. Love that sequence

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

11:26 the auto-fade effect you describe has the effect of creating a 'swirling' sensation as you listen if you're in quad channels. Adds even further depth to the listener's experience of being sung the story of a baaad trip.

[@thebreeze007]

This song definitely reminds me of one of my more uncomfortable acid trips.

[@pix23]

Your joyous reactions are what everyone dreams of seeing when they say, "dude, you have to listen to this!"... rather than the furrowed brows it normally produces ;)

[@Steam_Engenius]

I've never seen someone so blown away while the lyrics "God damn, I shit the bed" are being sung lmao. Only Tool.

[@gagelindell271]

I hope you do “Right in Two” reaction by Tool. Also another VERY underrated song on same album. And people dont even mention that album anymore, never understood that.

[@ThePandemicFlu]

Yes! The music video for that song is one of my favorites and very applicable to the world today. Please do it! No other reactors will.

[@romanreckless8263]

one of my tops

[@gagelindell271]

@@ThePandemicFlu Im not 100% positive but I dont think that video floating out there of the cartoon was even a Tool video. I think it was fan made but not 100% sure.

[@ThePandemicFlu]

@@gagelindell271 right on. Either way it is epic.

[@gagelindell271]

@@ThePandemicFlu Its brilliant!

[@wookieschnitzel7595]

Watch Push it Live from the Salival show. A different take on their own song. The performance they delivered is of the caliber of Queen at Live aid.

[@fret2fret221]

That slow riff that Adam plays at the end when the music drops is the same riff he’s been playing up until then...just half time...brilliant. Completely different feel. Always loved that part.

[@mikegalifos7145]

One of the best bass sounds. And that driving riff. Amazing. Love this band.

[@coreymcnaught]

Can’t wait for porcupine tree reaction. One of my favorite bands just unbelievable creativity there. Tool as well obviously

[@mikelastname6722]

Decending, their newest and possibly best song they have composed

[@benholmes8555]

I'm fucking obsessed with Descending atm. He should definitely do a video on it, dude's gonna lose it with Adam's double tracked guitars in the first solo.

[@Jamie_Wilson]

This is the ultimate truth in my eyes lol. Especially the vocal section, but the instrumental half is equally epic. But 1min 20sec to the end of the "Dread alarm" section is possibly Tools greatest work to date.

[@MoleculeTwo]

What are you smoking lol

[@scottmatznick3140]

@@MoleculeTwo it's confusing, isn't it?

[@sped105]

Love that you rewind after a pause to get back the feeling before you interrupted. So many reaction videos don't do that and I'm sitting there watching those and yelling at my screen, "you ruined the whole buildup!" So, thanks for your approach, it's refreshing to see. If anyone has a TOOL cd with a scratch on it they know what I'm talking about, It's like a knife in the heart when it starts to skip.

[@RosettaStoned462]

This song, in my humble opinion, has the absolute best build up in a song.. EVER. That moment, at 8:38 in, is like heaven...

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

The Patient

[@RosettaStoned462]

@@MaynardsSpaceship as much as I love that song too, I disagree :)

[@bobjoe7559]

Pushit is probably my favorite buildup, both the one at 3.30 and 7.50

[@RosettaStoned462]

@@bobjoe7559 Pushit from Salival is incredible and I also love the build up but I still don't think it compares.

[@bobjoe7559]

@@RosettaStoned462 pushit is from Ænima, not salival. You’re thinking of Jerk-off

[@erinburt4353]

I just discovered you today and honestly seeing your RAW reactions to TOOL brings me so much joy!! Especially coming from a composer's view point. You are truly appreciating this band for the treasure they are.

[@WarpRider1983]

Awesome breakdown of what’s going on production wise. Not having the lyrics on a first listen is the right move!

[@Jamie_Wilson]

16:03 Gets everyone like that the first time they hear that bassline lol. It comes in so hard and then the polyrhythm throws you off a bit then it loops round again and hits hard a second time. Amazing bass playing

[@thisguy1297]

Your analysis and breakdowns are the best on KZbin. I enjoy your videos more than Beato's. Keep up the good work!

[@adamnovelli853]

Hey man just want to tell you how great I think your videos are. I've watched a lot of Tool reaction videos, and I can honestly say I enjoy yours the most. I love your authenticity and the insight that you can offer.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

I appreciate that! 🤙🤙

[@kc2sc]

I would love to see the guys from TOOL doing a reaction video to your videos....better yet an interview between you all.

[@hmonster1XL]

That’s like touching anti matter. Everything would explode!

[@thrael5292]

epic..

[@dannyk6550]

@@hmonster1XL I’d be ok with that particular type of annihilation

[@pawlusM]

It gives me so much joy watching your emotions surface, your facial expressions dancing along the track. I enjoy your commentary as there is a slew of things to learn. It all gives a new way of appreciating the music I like so much. Thank you for that.

[@marcusweatherbee8195]

Great reaction! Some not-so-popular tool songs to react to would be The Patient (lateralus) and H (aenima).

[@hartmanwatson7205]

Yes. Do H.

[@caseypayne5138]

watching your face changing during Justin's bass solo (16:00 - 16:30 or so) was everything I've ever wanted to see

[@V.F.D.DaleSalvador]

You ABSOLUTELY need to do Tool: The Grudge next! Also, so you know, THIS Song has a Connector Track before this (Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned). There ARE OTHER SONGS that do this in their Body of Work, just so you're aware. It's a Good Idea to always listen to both Back-to-Back. Speaking of, at some point, Tool: Disposition/Reflection/Triad. It's about 20 Minutes, BUT WAY WORTH IT!

[@thomasbriggs6667]

he's going to leap out of his chair when that groove drops in the Grudge

[@mitchellmayer6326]

I love the look on his face during the tabla, steady bass, guitar solo part. I swear I wear stinky face the entire I time I listen to these songs. Never gets old

[@Euchari]

I can't be alone in deriving joy and living VICARIOUSly through watching you hear all these songs for the first time. Really brings me back to my first times thru it With regards to "different" Tool songs, check out Reflection off of Lateralus.

[@bentaylor8589]

I JUST smoked a joint and walked back to my laptop to see this on my feed...perfect timing :)

[@jon37york]

Man you are by far the best reactor on here , great to hear your insight on what goes on behind the tracks of my fave band , much much appreciation and love from the UK

[@KeyOfGeebz]

I appreciate that! 🤙

[@raz0rcarich99]

4:40 I would say that is the main thing about Tool. The rhythm changes are often completely ambiguous. You can thank Danny Carey and his 3 extra brains for that xD

[@fergarising1972]

I absolutely love watching your facial expressions when they surprise you after you think you have it figured out...trust me that is why we listen. We can listen to it a hundred times and still hear something new each time. Aloha!

[@aragnophy]

One of the greatest songs ever made!

[@johnjohnnyoorosco3588]

Love your reactions to my favorite band, T00L. It's nice getting feedback and info from someone with a musical and engineering background. The way you explain things is great. Although I've been a T00L fan since high school(class of 93) so pretty much since day 1, I always love it when people enter the rabbit hole and spiral through the journey....Have a great weekend! And where do you surf? I live in Central California and miss making the 1-2 hr drive to catch some waves.

[@New-ko5qj]

Probably one of their least accessible tracks, and an absolute masterpiece by Danny and Justin

[@yomo1690]

That's I felt when I first heard it but now it feels completely normal and I know every beat, tempo and key change. That's the genius of Tool

[@Nereosis16]

When I first read this comment I thought it was dumb but then I remember I bounced off this song intially (was already a house tool fan) but then after a couple listens it swapped to one of their best.

[@greenebee]

Masterpiece by Adam and Maynard too

[@LudusAurea]

Couldn't agree more. It took me probably at least a year after 10k days came out when I would listen to this on my earphones at my 3rd shift job before finally appreciating Lost Keys + Rosetta Stoned. It's an absolutely incredible song and it's one of their tracks like Third Eye and Invincible and 7empest where it just literally goes on forever but it KEEPS getting more and more insane.

[@benkelly7182]

"Into this TOOL abyss of creativity" You said it! I love your videos. It's like playing TOOL for your homie's dad and he actually pays attention!

[@ericlane5949]

“Voice as an instrument” - you must check out Mike Patton of Faith No More, Tomahawk and many others

[@CyanideGirl94]

Fun Fact: Mike Patton has the largest vocal range of any other "rock" singer. The only other person who comes close is Axl Rose, who this feat is usually accredited to.

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

Patton's contributions to Lovage gives me WAP

[@danwest9900]

LOVED watching you silently count the meters!

[@MattKrogmeier]

Oh, Yes! YES - “Changes” would make a great breakdown episode!

[@LMP-R]

I'd never heard it, but listening to the beginning it definitely has the same kinda of unexpected shorter measure vibe that many tool songs have. that sudden change from 9/8 or 11/8 to 5/8 and then back again, such a neat and tricky rhythm that I have always loved about tool songs. There is a Mudvayne song, Trapped in the wake of a dream that does the same with very strange signatures, and I always loved that as well.

[@carlosg9394]

I love the musician/composer point of view that you add to the experience that already is listening to Tool. Please do The Grudge, you'll love it!.

[@JEPeters00]

Lots of appreciation for the engineering on this video. Awesome! Tool is my fave, but often the engineer doesn't get mentioned enough. This was Tool's first album with evil Joe Baressi, who is an absolutely ridiculous expert in gtr tone.

[@krazylegz11]

I found your channel while I was home, sick with covid. Not knowing the future and who would be affected by my sickness. Your videos really helped me to get my mind off of what was going on. I appreciate you're cheerful, honest spirit. Thanks for cheering me up at a rough time. God bless.

[@redalt58]

Some Tool songs go in pairs, or even triads. Lost keys-Rosetta Stoned Parabol-Parabola Disposition-Reflection-Triad Wings for Marie-10000 Days Also I'd really recommend Eulogy-Aenima, Ænema-Aenima, and Cold and Ugly from their first ep Opiate. Also you should listen to Maynards other bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer

[@Jassman777]

I just saw your description on the "Sober" video: "This is my first and probably last reaction video. My daughter told me to watch the live video of the performance of SOBER." Nope, guess not, down the Tool rabbit hole you go, haha! Just found your channel and love it. Keep it up! I can't wait until you do 7empest from the newest Tool album!

[@lorenzododdo8571]

I also strongly recommend Orestes and 3 Libras from A Perfect Circle, one of Maynard's projects. You will find a melodic complexity, with different changes of registers, really interesting!

[@bsrkoacar8414]

He's talking about taking too many drugs, seeing aliens and shitting himself in a hospital bed

[@LojakZeRo]

Great reaction to a great track brother! Once again I'll say I love your breakdowns from a composer/engineer's point of view. I hear most of these things you talk about, but have no technical understanding or knowledge of them. Your breakdowns put a rhyme and a reason to the sounds I'm hearing and I love it. Keep em coming my man! EDIT: Looking for a lesser played track? Hooker with a Penis from - Aenima

[@bigmoodgaming8539]

the melody there before they stop and go into the final "dont know, wont know" is so fucking good.

[@Yukonkornelious]

Parabol/Parabola is tools best song in my opinion, and I think you’d have a great appreciation for it

[@josamsantana1441]

This is just the beginning my brother. The tool rabbit hole is life changing. Thank you for making these videos please dont stop. Your perfect for tool!!! Right in two should be your next one and then push it

[@Bible-Black_0]

One of the best Tool lyrics IMO in this song "And I forgot my pen shit the bed again".

[@WynterBytch]

"Typical"

[@hockeylvr42]

this song is such an excellent story if you delve into the lyrics

[@michaeldenny812]

I thought it was I forgot my head

[@hockeylvr42]

@@michaeldenny812 Overwhelmed as one would be placed in my position such a heavy burden now to be the one born to bear and read to all the details of our ending to write it down for all the world to see but I forgot my pen shit the bed again Typical

[@michaeldenny812]

@@hockeylvr42 ahh that makes sense, cheers bro 🤙🏻

[@michaelmoser493]

Thank you. Seriously dude, thank you. This is absolutely my new favorite channel. T00L has been my favorite band for as long as I can remember, and this is one of my favorite songs. They are on another level. What I would give to hear them again for the first time. Your level of experience is obviously impressive, but what I enjoy most is how simply you can explain things. Your terminology and explanations are appreciated. And even when you say "I'm trying to break it down for people who dont know much about music", sometimes I'm still lost. Your visual reactions are almost more important than your vocal descriptions. Can I suggest that you come back after a month, 6 months, or even a year and give the song another listen? Not just this one, all songs new to you. It would be great content to see a second reaction. Either way, keep up the amazing work. In this order: "Bottom", "Ticks and Leaches", "Third Eye" , "Right in Two". Then "Undertow", "Triad", "Jambi", "Wings for Marie pt2"... And always remember: you dont listen to T00L, you experience T00L.

[@andrewwolfe990]

The ending of Parabola by Tool always sounded influenced by Roundabout to me personally. Should definitely check out Parabol/Parabola!!!!

[@increase9896]

this shit is so cool... stumbled upon one of your Tool reaction videos and have since watched them all. your analysis is super interesting and its cool to see you react positively to the coolest parts of my favorite songs!!

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Thanks 🤙🤙

[@charlieo.possum5501]

Don't know what you're doing with this?? Man, you're doing it!! Haha, this journey IS the destination!!

[@adriankormier8952]

I love the posture change right after the line at 6:38 "After calming me down with some orange slices and some fetal spooning.." Very appropriate.

[@brandonhinrichs387]

As a composer i knew you were gonna visually react at the 19:35 mark

[@jda1069]

That part gives me goosebumps every time.

[@CMill78]

Not just composers, every Tool fan was waiting for that part.

[@brandonhinrichs387]

@@CMill78 welll he wasn't waiting for that part since he's never heard it before but thanks for correcting me and pointing out that he was waiting for that part of the song in the song he's never heard lol

[@CMill78]

@@brandonhinrichs387 Are you on DMT? I never said him, I said Tool fans😂

[@brandonhinrichs387]

@@CMill78 and I didnt say tool fans in my initial comment that you responded to I said him

[@sean88gator]

Perfect analogy. "A Beautiful Mind" really is Maynard's ability to write lyrics & melodies to go with such difficult & mind blowing music. Love the reactions, keep 'em coming.

[@Bolaz]

There's no going back after this.

[@jamesharris6860]

Joe Barresi is the engineer/mixer on this album. He has made some awesome albums, including Tool's latest album Fear Inoculum.

[@adsr3870]

Welcome to the Tool army, buddy. Spiral out!

[@mgd9657]

At around 8:30 you mentioned the connection to Changes by YES. Danny is a devout YES fan (and Bill Bruford elitist), so your comparison was SPOT ON. Can't wait to see what you put out in the future.

[@Zerostar369]

Watch John Kew's drum cover of this song. Its crazy!