Old Guy REACTS to TOOL- SOBER- Live Composers Point of View

De-Composer Old Guy REACTS to TOOL- SOBER- live
This is my first and probably last reaction video. My daughter told me to watch the live video of the performance of SOBER.
This is one of the most epic performances of any band I have ever seen.
#reactionvideo #toolsober #toolmusic
Tool Reaction Video

[@tjoconnor2846]

There's nothing a Tool fan enjoys more than watching someone else fall in love with Tool. Welcome to the cult

[@ZMB-on5ub]

I'm in a cult? Sweet!

[@theautodan7095]

More like welcome to the club, lets stay away from those titles that might dissuade new members from joining our cult. 😉

[@briantomcollins]

Fuck it, at this point i'll take "cult". Absolutely correct tho...

[@tjoconnor2846]

Did I say cult, I meant club, yeah, club

[@orryfishburne5326]

So true

[@KeyOfGeebz]

OMG!! Well, I guess I have become a soldier in the TOOL ARMY - THANK YOU for the honor! I'm just an old de-composer on a little island in the middle of the pacific and these comments are the coolest!! I reading through the comments and it's looking like I'm going to continue doing more TOOL reactions from my POV of a composer (De-Composer).

[@taylorsmith331]

You will love it! As a composer I think you'll really enjoy Tempest, but their whole catalog is filled with musical masterpieces.

[@melaniesinclair5382]

I recommend always having the lyrics pulled up because sometimes it's difficult to catch what Maynard is saying. Just react to the audio or concert videos. The actual music videos are pretty distracting for someone who's never heard the songs before. I got to see them in San Antonio back in October 2019. One of the best shows I've ever seen. I really liked your reaction because it's cool to hear from a composer's point of view. I took music theory and piano way back in college. If you could keep it kind of simple, it'd be nice to hear you talk more about time signatures and key changes. Glad to welcome you to the Tool Army!

[@Paranoid44]

Great reaction! 🙌 Tool has been my favorite band since '93 😍 Lateralus is an amazing song, you will love it! Definitely check out Schism which won them a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance 🤘 With the exception of this Sober performance and the Danny Carey live drum cam video for Pneuma, I would stick to just the audio vids for their songs, and maybe have the lyrics pulled up.... I think you will appreciate them as well. Welcome to the Tool Army 🤗 🌀

[@thegoatchild3545]

Welcome to one of if not THE greatest rock band ever. Enjoy your journey. I promise there are many treasures awaiting you. In terms of composition, lyricism and overall artistry these guys are in a league of their own. I would describe them as equal parts Zeppelin and Floyd with a dollop of Rush.Take care!👍👏🍻

[@charleshammond8945]

tool fan since day one, you may also like Devin Townsend another musical genius like Maynard

[@jasoncoates1835]

I feel like your daughter did all of us a solid here.

[@redrews3]

Yeah, major props. You should get her to recommend some stuff she likes or bring her along for the journey at some point.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Granddaughter*

[@carsdad1]

“This is genius beyond stupid”. Perfect.

[@juliewalby6864]

Exactly

[@heathleblanc9604]

If you Tool it, we will come

[@andrewryan5946]

Reporting for duty... just came from his lateralus reaction.

[@dazc1069]

@@andrewryan5946 same same

[@antdujar]

Absolutely.

[@a4tdi140]

ha ha good one ;-) we will he is great , just watched the Schism reaction

[@e.s.dfishing1095]

Tony the tool man ready for action! Lmao

[@HighresROBERT]

"Dare I say cultish in it's following" .... you rang?

[@markmaloney3140]

Wherez my toolaid? Lol

[@jimzsblue]

"Cultish"? I'm offended. OK, no I'm not.

[@howardjones695]

i've seen people that look like they are at church when at a Tool show

[@jakelumen499]

Toolarmy reporting for duty

[@kevinfischer2924]

@@howardjones695 we are at church.

[@anthonyfaye3344]

And when covid is gone, you should repay your granddaughter by taking her to a Tool show.

[@christiandecker1939]

This is the truth. I've only been once when they toured with Primus. Those two bands are more than a show. Definitely a unique unforgettable experience.

[@glynnporrino9435]

@@christiandecker1939 love them both seen tool live still need to see my hero Les live (I hope)

[@christiandecker1939]

@@glynnporrino9435 honestly they might be a better show than tool. It's an experience, and that opening bass line, from my name is mudd over a PA system is the real deal.

[@legless4767]

It’s a must!

[@superchanneljim]

its never going away. As long as it has a host, it lives. but there's good news, you only get one life so live it and if tool plays GO!

[@DanzandoNePrati]

"I don't think anybody's gonna watch this video" 2 months later: 130k views

[@iron1man7818]

5 months later: 200k views

[@hockeylvr42]

7 months later: 250k views and 20+ tool reaction videos

[@kingragnar8023]

246k atm

[@RogerMillerSamhain]

Please give your daughter a thanks from all of us Tool fans!

[@daddykarlmarx6183]

Grand daughter but still

[@jimjudge8877]

His daughter told him about Tool first 8:15 But yes, thank his granddaughter for getting us in touch with Geebz 😊

[@craigossmate312]

@@daddykarlmarx6183 Granddaughter helped with the set-up.

[@raymondayac8283]

Incredible!! One of those cool-ass music moments, man

[@jimzsblue]

"This was kind of fun. I don't think anybody's gonna watch this video..."

[@bigdgoriders]

TOOL fans: *HOLD MY BEER*

[@TheTurinturumbar]

Famous last words

[@idontwantcorporateretaliat6301]

He doesn't know the tool cult

[@kevinfischer2924]

@@TheTurinturumbar also a good band!

[@kelvinrodriguezjr2184]

*goes from hundres of views to hundreds of thousands of views overnight*

[@Culinary_school_dropout]

Meanwhile, in 2021, this “old guy” probably isn’t much older than the members of TOOL.

[@GypsyFairy85]

Older? He's probably younger than Maynard.

[@peppapig6621]

He must of been living under a rock, Tool was on every radio station in 1990s.

[@sarahkelly4026]

@@peppapig6621 not much play outside of college towns as I recall.

[@verigone2677]

@@peppapig6621 ummm...a classical composer living in Hawaii who probably doesn't ever listen to mainstream radio...yeah he was living on top of a beautiful rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

[@robertrazo7352]

That’s for sure. I was just try to figure out who’s older, me or him.

[@HandymanArtist]

I love that Tool fans saw this and were like "Hey! This guy likes Tool! Gettem!"

[@IceKoldKilla]

Tool seems to always get views on reaction channels. I guess we fans can't get enough of seeing new listeners have their minds blown. It's like we live vicariously (lol) through you. Takes us back to when we first heard Tool and their albums and we were just blown away.

[@robintwiddy4246]

Great comment. This is so true. I can’t count the number of people I have watched watching this particular performance and as soon as someone else discovers it I will be there to watch them watching Tool for the first time.

[@IceKoldKilla]

@@robintwiddy4246 Exactly! 😁

[@anciu2001]

I wanted to write a comment then i found this. On point. Totally agree

[@hcrives]

Absolutely, for me it is also cool to hear someone articulate what I've felt about Tool since forever.

[@robertmorgan9708]

“Oh, you thought they’re a good singer? Have you ever heard of Maynard?”

[@phokas260]

down the tool rabbithole..

[@stevenlowe405]

I've been down the rabbit hole for 25 years...... ain't no coming back haha

[@deavantristan7489]

And today a tool fan was born. He didn't even listen to one of there more powerful songs. I would've loved to see him rest to laturalus

[@paulharbron361]

I wanted to say rabbit hole myself lol. Is it a rabbit hole or a red pill? 😊

[@pikasnipe1]

@@stevenlowe405 2nd

[@robertmorgan9708]

Maynard has one of the broadest vocal ranges in the music industry. Two of the band members hold PHD’s in fields that are beyond anything I could really comprehend and one of them does all the animations for their videos. The multifaceted talent of this band is just mind blowing.

[@jeppeaim3039]

Who in the band has a PhD? Can't find any info on it :(

[@Asachara]

cant be as broad as kyo from dir en grey

[@paulalex5221]

@@jeppeaim3039 None of them has a Phd. They do study various subjects though. Danny is into some kind of numerical mysticism, and you can buy T-shirts he designed based on it. Maynard studies bits of everything. You probably already know that the concept of the shadow from 46 and 2 is one of Carl Jung's theories about the subconscious mind. The song The Grudge is rooted in the friction between the Catholic church and the rise of science. So yeah, he reads a lot. Adam is the one who made a lot of their videos. He started in special effects for films and actually worked on some pretty big ones. I believe he was involved with one of the Jurassic Park films. Justin plays bass. Kidding. I don't know much about him.

[@NoNo_IStay]

​@paulalex5221 it's called sacred geometry.

[@NoNo_IStay]

​​@@paulalex5221 they're no geniuses. They study those they share oxygen with, read books, study things that interest them, and work hard at perfecting their hobby. Things we should all do.

[@JoanneinCanada]

Listening to tool is not just listening to tool. It's an entire experience mind body and soul. I know because I'm an addict :)

[@MrLevoc]

I'm 63 and have been a Tool fan since '92. They're simply the best.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Mjk and Danny we're still in green jello in 1992. But I get what you are saying I've listened to tool since 1996 I'm 40 btw. Tool is the most mind boggling sonic experience.. Edit: look up green jello album.333 Maynard sings almost the whole album you'll hear him he sounds very different than manspeaker..

[@Minuz1]

Better then all the rest

[@MrLevoc]

@@blindmelonlemonjello Tool formed in 1990.

[@MrLevoc]

@@blindmelonlemonjello Opiate is an EP by American rock band Tool. It was produced and engineered by Sylvia Massy and former Minor Threat bassist Steve Hansgen. Released in 1992, it was the result of some two years of the band playing together after their formation in 1990.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@MrLevoc that was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣 opiate is my favorite album but they were still with green jello like I said above listen to 333 album it's without a doubt MJK singing

[@VelMa-opinion]

I'm an old geezer with history of addiction, and Sober gets it just right: why can't we just be sober? Why can't we sleep forever? I just want to start this over! Tears, every time.

[@daisho13]

With you mate. Stay healthy and be kind to yourself.

[@timothymckenna9879]

❤️

[@joey_mck]

You and me both, brother. Much love

[@luna_belle5029]

..."I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down. " Us addicts know this all too well. 🙏🏻

[@xTripl3Tapx]

Truth

[@brikatksu]

"The singer guy"...this is so pure. Love seeing people witness his talent for the first time.

[@Omegasphere]

Who's here after watching the 1 year anniversary video? Congrats, Geebz!

[@miked3956]

Dude, trust me - watch Pneuma Live drum cam with Danny Carrey. As you react, keep on mind he's 58 years old in the video hah

[@steveporter9257]

Check out Pneuma drum cam live

[@steveporter9257]

And get ready for the Tool Army

[@slickwillie214]

Yes!! You mentioned the drumming in this video several times. Danny Carey is the best living metal/rock drummer. Pneuma drum cam is an out of body experience.

[@alanmcdaniel4771]

Pnuema Pnuema Pnuema. (Drum cam live)

[@spidermeo6837]

hell-to-the-yes!! think he will love it

[@robk79]

YES.

[@thanksfernuthin]

This performance is why the word "masterpiece" exists. I'm not generally a Tool fan but I've never seen a live performance better than this. He embodies the villain of addiction and the weak, pathetic feeling victim at the same time. The predator and the prey. And during the entire physical performance his singing is pure and overwhelming. This is what art is supposed to be about. Our understanding of the plight of addiction is explosively enlarged because some genius artists wrote and performed a song. Whether we've run afoul of it or not.

[@timothymckenna9879]

For the win! Well said brother...

[@thanksfernuthin]

@@timothymckenna9879 Thanks, brother! I'm blown away by their performance and tried to put it into words. I'm glad you see value in it.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Guilty of running afoul to the tune of chronic heroin addiction by the ripe old age of 15yrs … for starters. My opioid based legacy is having been on the daily methadone programme for 32yrs and counting. Insightful comment brother.

[@ideschamps7365]

Absolutely agree with you.

[@mugflub]

Maynard has one of the greatest voices in the history of rock. I will never not get chills listening to him perform.

[@Saqua2289]

I want to know how he sings so powerfully when his posture is not good for singing?

[@NoNo_IStay]

​@Saqua2289 I call it focused strain. In rock/metal it is expected to somewhat distort the vocals so they align well with the instruments, in heavy metal it's total distortion. But this can be achieved several ways. Bending the body in half forces air to the top of the diaphragm. That helps distort the voice without constricting air. Hard to explain.

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

I love Tool reactions from people within the music industry. More Tool reactions please!!!

[@Shake69ification]

Too bad they get little love from radio (except smaller, independent stations like one I listen to). A commercial “alternative” station here played _Fear Inoculum_ but cut it down. Bastards.

[@migueldlr88]

its cool how you can see they become fans of tool

[@FriskyOCallahan]

I'm a group therapist and most of my patients are addicts. My favorite intervention is therapy songs, and this one has come up a few times. A powerful song.

[@thomashverring9484]

Thus a legend was born ... And they called him Geebz, The Ol' Decomposer! What a can of worms you opened! 😄

[@neildewestelinck6639]

Maynard is not looking at the public. He's just looking at another dimension. His dream world, I guess.

[@justinholliday8047]

Keep the Tool coming and people will keep watching

[@NHHUNTNH]

Youuuu might be surprised about the whole “reaction thing”...wait till the tool army gets here in force. They are coming im sure of it Edit: looks like im a few days off, its already started lol.

[@wodzjar]

They’re coming and here to stay....

[@CecilMcW00t]

I already subbed 😂

[@dektoide6138]

You know he's a legit old guy when he pauses clicking right on the pause button. Great video Sir!

[@novicereloader]

The emotional impact of Tool cannot be overstated.

[@jenynz5334]

It's gotten me through a couple of breakdowns 🤍

[@rh3593]

Danny Carey, one the best drummers in the world.

[@charliesimpson3658]

Here, I'll fix this for you. Delete "one", the "s" from 'drummers' and change "world" to 'infinite string of universes'

[@rstrid5505]

@@charliesimpson3658 Oh good grief. He is in my top ten for sure but can we not pretend like like there aren't a bunch of other phenomenal drummers out there. Comments like this is precisely why us Tool fans are seen as pretentious turds as a whole.

[@charliesimpson3658]

@@rstrid5505 comedy first and always. If you take hyperbole as axiom, it's over your head.

[@reap3r103]

The "octopus" reigns supreme...that's fo sho!

[@charliesimpson3658]

@Dizzy Gear I don't know what made you think I ever expressed a notion that anyone should think the way I do, or that I care at all how anyone else thinks or feels. If someone can't infer something to be sarcasm or hyperbole then just as I stated, it's over their head. Plain and simple. This is defined as beyond someone's ability to understand something. As for the current era overusing the exaggerating effect of hyperbole, if you want to go on a crusade to reign in people's use because it bothers you, then be my guest. You know what else is bothersome about this era? People finding a reason to defend other people because it gives them an excuse to make a confrontation or proudly soapbox about a perceived injustice.

[@julos71]

I remember one of the first concerts of Rage against the Machine in Paris. Tool was in the opening act. Some spectators have started to grow impatient for RATM to finally take over. Zach de la Rocha suddenly arrived on stage between two Tool songs. He almost insulted the public for not knowing how to appreciate this band which he considered then one of the very best.

[@jhunellrosario8641]

Other reactors: Wow! His voice is so clear those high notes that he's been hitting is so amazing, etc... Him: SO INTENSE Also Him: Ta Ta Tss Ta Ta Tss

[@truetierra]

One always remembers that first time they really hear a Tool song, and it just clicks. That almost calming cosmic feeling. Weird but thats Tool for ya and no-one is ever the same afterwards.

[@kevinbrown9478]

TOOL is the greatest band of all time. You will be glad you gave them a chance if you check out all their stuff not just the last 2 albums. They are good also. But this song is from their early work. I'm glad you found them. I honestly feel bad for anyone who never got to hear them, and for those who haven't given them a chance yet and may never do so. When I look back at my own life, TOOL , is probably the single greatest thing in life I think I experienced. That I wouldn't want to have missed out on. So it makes me happy each time someone finally discovers them.

[@markmaloney3140]

So true.

[@richweller9337]

Word! I've forced people to listen to them starting with Opiate!

[@coma718ny]

With the right hallucinogens, they will help guide you

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Only other band that had close the the effect tool did was radiohead please don't hate lol

[@psyaniid5339]

Nah

[@MarthMain]

Hear the live version of Pushit on their live album Salvia. That’s a masterpiece.

[@mischageorgevich2582]

Salival

[@dpaquette69]

Third eye of the Salival album is awesome as well.

[@dancarlson875]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5inqJ6Joaiqftk

[@djthehunt]

Yep. The Salival version of "Pushit" is my favorite song of all-time

[@HBC423]

Nowhere near as good as the studio

[@WatcherintheDark69]

The way Maynard James Keenan switches between soft and powerful vocals and his bandmates driving it home with the drums, base, and guitar is amazing. Even if someone isn't a fan of metal, they can appreciate range of sound and the way Keenan projects his voice.

[@JackieDaytona_HB]

Haha "I dont think anyone is going to watch this" You quickly became my favorite reaction channel after the first video I saw! Your insight is phenomenal and makes me appreciate musical talent even more. Please React to some Alice in Chains 🙏 you'll find their fans just as passionate as tool fans.

[@rhysjohn3076]

I must have watched this live performance at least a couple of hundred times... every single time I do i get emotional and tears fill my eyes just based on Maynard's proformance. His embodiment of an addict send chills down my spine every time. I appreciate your reaction but you defiantly need to watch push it live at salival. breath taking, honestly

[@zachchristensen1104]

This is just genius Beyond stupid . Enough said, I'm subscribing. I watched your Lateralus reaction first and then came to this , welcome to the family

[@billycarter4832]

Cool video comments...I'm a old guy too..When tool first came out I didnt really appreciate how awesome they are...Maynard is so cool..Its like theater not a concert....rock on brother

[@rafaelvasconcellos3349]

This was the first video/song I had listened to Tool. I ve repeat it all the night! 💕🔥

[@munkhammer1880]

For a composer’s point of view - Lateralus is a beast of a song. The Grudge as well. Pushit. Vicarious. So many good songs. Also, lyrics are imo a HUGE part of the experience, great writing in general. Subbing, hoping to see more Tool

[@zacksmith1643]

“At my age I like to call myself a decomposer” I wanna be a composer just to say that later on in life

[@leeteague8126]

The bassist here, Paul D'Amour has a guitar background, hence the strumming you noticed. After this album they switched bassist to Justin Chancellor

[@donna_71]

Been listening to tool for thirty years and still get chills every single time!

[@50NewEyes]

If you play it, the Tool army will come.........

[@ebhanna22]

“I don’t think anybody’s gonna watch this video”. Tool is one of my all time favorite bands and anytime i see someone react to them I have to watch. I guess I’m not alone.

[@geraldinesmith1086]

I literally get giddy any time I see a Tool reaction video ❤

[@garethjones6082]

240k now

[@jeanninearteta5063]

There's nothing like seeing someone new get blown away.

[@die-cry-hate]

The Tool's following not cultist. The Tool is pure light and energy and we simply exist to feed The Tool our hearing.

[@theawakener4360]

Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole brother!That was one of their simpler songs.....every song is a masterpiece.One of the greatest bands ever to play.You can pick any song.Do "Tool-Lateralus"...or you can Do "Tool-Pneuma"...they have a drum cam version if that song too.....just rememeber to only do the music and have a pair of headphones on....also have lyrics pulled up while listening.....stay away from official music videos because they take away from the musical experience .Keep going🌀

[@gandalfthesober5502]

Try A Perfect Circle and Puscifer also. Maynard fronts these bands also. Different to T00L but the lyrics are social commentary also. ✌😁

[@aWOKEn1445]

I'm 67 and just discovering Tool. Enjoying it immensely and can't understand how I missed them. I do listen to a classic rock station in my car, never heard any Tool.

[@FoxSullivan]

As someone already said, there's nothing that us Tool fans love more, than seeing other people discovering Tool.

[@Soljarag5]

Yes! More Tool reactions! Pneuma drum cam.... Or Tool - Lateralus

[@tahoe_1353]

Spiral out, keep going, spiral out! Check out Lateralus, Descending (it was a grower for me), Vicarious, Invincible, Fear Inoculum, there are so many...lol

[@thegoatchild3545]

Let’s be honest.....basically all their songs.😁🍺

[@inbloom08]

How bloody good is Descending??!! Gets better on every listen 😂

[@thegoatchild3545]

@@inbloom08 The true gem of the album. I know I’m in the minority, but I find 7empest overrated. Just an opinion.🍺

[@DMTInfinity]

*This Video Plays* And thus, the best reaction channel on the internet was born.

Insane performance. They play in D and D# through the whole song and Maynard is basically making this song happen. You don`t even notice the first times you listen to it that the chorus and verses are in the same key because of him. It just confirms once again that less is more.

[@TheWorldAccordingToArf]

More videos. Tool is a treat. And now I'm all curious about you. I might learn sh*t, so more music appreciation, please. More Tool, too. We'd like it. They're worth it. I'll vouch for them. :)

[@BigVoidinLittleWizard]

Ignore the noob requests for the recent drum cam, please. Tool has so much more to offer. Pneuma is just the melty chocolate and cream at the bottom of the sundae; get your fill of the main scoops while it's cold enough for the pain/pleasure sensation of brain freeze. Undertow, Lateralus, and 10,000 days first; or, you'll be sorry your bowl is full of milky soup and a soggy banana.

[@sharilynbratton6476]

I am not a noob, 58 and been a Tool fan a long time, and I still say he will enjoy the drum cam as well. Doesn't take anything away from the older stuff and the basic genius of Tool even if you're not a big fan of Fear Inoculum.

[@JoshTic]

remember when you said, no one would watch this video. Almost a year later and a over a quarter million watches. I think you underestimated your genuine likeabilty and knowledge. its rare quality on the web. Oh and TOOL it was the perfect storm . Just caught myself this for the 2nd time and had to give ya some love from the tool cult.

[@colconn57]

I'm 63 years old. Just really enjoy Tool a really amazing musical, almost spiritual experience listening to their sound and lyrics.

[@50NewEyes]

Lots more Tool reactions please......give us the pleasure of watching your first time hearing every Tool song....we watch because as much as we love Tool we all wish we could hear it for the first time again so we achieve this Vicariously through you.....

[@dealerjim]

So true! Couldn't have said it better. Keep em coming Mr. Geebz...

[@bryangilbert1032]

Spiral out, keep going ... ..... ........ .............

[@davebowden4010]

I think I'm accidentally going backwards through your vids and find myself here!!! And now I see how this all began . And i love it even more!!

[@christinedeshano2872]

Welcome to the Tool Army. We may be cultists in our love of Tool, but the more you watch, the more you will know why.

[@logancone3172]

Please react to more Tool, you will really appreciate them.

[@oneoverprime1608]

Do more!!! Try Schism and/or Lateralus.

[@leprosysucks]

schism is one of my fave's as a newcomer to tool its one that hooked me hard

[@psychobetha]

Maynard is one of the greatest vocalists to ever do it, along with the rest being absolute legends on their instruments. I feel blessed to have been alive to experience Tool as they happened 💜

[@michaelacquaviva8000]

Got turned on to these guys back in ‘98 from a co-worker...could not believe the intensity of this band...their sound just rolls around your brain hitting ALL of the pleasure spots...was also introduced to Korn at the same time...my life has never been the same...

[@patricksommer4376]

Hook, line and sinker. I'll be in for the ride. Have a blast, man!

[@JoeBlow_4]

TOOL is cultish in it's following because they are just so ahead of the curve and always have been. Yeah, this is drop D. I'm your age. TOOL is next level. You'll enjoy this rabbit hole. Maynard's love for his mom is so epic. Watch his music about his mom who passed away. She was an angel. "Wings for Marie".

[@kellidavis2318]

And, you can hear him as the singer in A Perfect Circle, where he sings very bluntly about his mother and her illness in "Judith".

[@RastaBot]

The first time I heard Tool, was the first time I saw Tool live at the 1st Big Mele at Kualoa Ranch way back in the early 90s, I was blown away immediately, Maynards performance was entrancing, instant fan my bruddah!!! Aloha!!

[@angelaschreiber2108]

Maynard pulled those last words from his bowels. I appreciate so much that while I felt separated my whole life, Tool gave me something to sit next to. Watching someone experience this song- the song that Hooked Me- for the first time- I was still a very young age when I heard it first- I just turned 40, this song was new... but to watch another adult react to this, while my heart was breaking and spilling out from between my ribs, was really special. Aloha

[@stephenmorelli6741]

Yeah do more tool!

[@reygarza1709]

Welcome to the tool army brotha so many layers to their music been a fan since 2002 and never get tired of any of thier songs,

[@stevevela248]

I took my daughter to her first concert. We saw tool in oakland and we were just demolished by the performance. Amazing. Maynard ruled. My daughter has excellent taste in music!

[@richardfrankenberg4268]

I got to see TOOL years back.. The indoor stage was incredible. Psychedelic images and coloring, projected on a HUGE back drop. Danny was front center. Guitar off to the left rear. Maynard up high to the right. 2 naked people hanging from the ceiling by their feet. 1 male, 1 female. They would spin and rotate, come together... The whole performance. Was amazing to experience.

[@PigsHalo]

Just watched both reaction videos and your insight is great. Loved seeing you get excited listening to these songs. Share your wisdom with us. That's why reaction videos work. We already know the music, we want to see you find the beauty and hear your thoughts and feelings. You'll be great. Keep it up and watch your numbers grow!

[@joojoosasa]

Just subscribed and liked. Okay, so you're going to want to react to A LOT of Tool, and make sure that you have the lyrics ready for each song because Tool is deep and philosophical. Looking at your channel, it seems like you are heavily into music and meditation, which will serve you well when it comes to Tool's music. I would suggest reacting to "Opiate", "Undertow", "Bottom", "Aenima", "Hooker With A Penis", "Eulogy", "Parabol/Parabola" and "Lateralus" as a starter. Dive into the lyrics, PLEASE. Continue reacting to Tool! Also: I would suggest using a good set of headphones for your reactions as to fully submerse yourself in their music. Vocalist: Maynard James Keenan Drummer: Danny Carey (The Octopus) Guitarist: Adam Jones Bassist: Justin Chancellor (original bassist was Paul D'Amour)

[@franklinzappa7043]

I saw Tool in Boulder Colorado 5th Row in 2013 for the Laterralus tour, and they absolutely Shredded it. Phenominal Show, and Maynard is quite the Performer. But this day, the Drummer stole the show🥁. MASTER MUSICIANS🎼🎼🎼🎼. I'm 57yo

[@charlesbowen3944]

This song came out 30 years ago I'm 60 and still love to listen to tool

[@alexb495]

Danny Carey is the drummer you noticed a few times here. There is a “drum cam” live performance of the song Pneuma that I’d really enjoy seeing your reaction to.

[@Lordcec440]

Here is my sub for more tool 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@mcmondo]

23 years a Tool fan and they still give me chicken skin...sorry, goose bumps.

[@noelsmall6690]

I think you summed it up exactly how I saw it... it was a first for me... I’m 64, and thought it was so brilliant, so heavy and powerful! I’m now a total Tool fan...his voice and the drummer is next level ...unbelievable!

[@josefsieffen18]

You've done it out. Here comes the Tool Army, and we come in force

[@markmaloney3140]

So true

[@gandalfthesober5502]

Great reaction. It's refreshing to hear a composers' thoughts on the actual composition of a song. Welcome to the rabbit hole. 😁

[@livinginh]

Im 53 and Tool has been one of my top bands since the mid 90s. They span all age groups

[@JD-tm7yl]

"This is just genius beyond stupid" - Welcome to Tool.

[@damiondifranco2967]

This song is one of the most top 40 "pop" type songs of theirs. Being a meditative man, it seems, their new album is for you. They have some jams that really take you to anothern place. I recommend the album 10,000days as well but the meditative long form music was only being born during that album, with "Fear Innoculum", they have ascended into the form they hold now.

[@mgreco712]

This is no where near a Top 40 song lol

[@moonbubbles3046]

His performance is harrowing isn’t it? It’s so beautiful and uncomfortable at the same time. I love when music can evoke that kind of response but I love it even more when the musicians’ performances add more layers of character and emotion. You’re a joy to watch and listen to, Mr. Decomposer. ;)

[@jenynz5334]

"Beautiful and uncomfortable" is a great description of Tool. They're my favorite band - not because they make me feel good, because they make me feel alive.

[@jakeo1209]

It's always fun to watch people react to something so amazing. They don't play it in concerts. I wish they did. I saw another reaction video to this song. It was funny. A woman was watching it and she was so blown away she had to stop the video so she could take a deep breath.

[@mrdrenalin69]

How could he not know how awesome TOOL is, was, always will be? Dude, your a waterhead. I’m 57, and have been in awe of them, since the Undertow.

[@jasonmorace9125]

Not the best Tool song for my (untrained) idea of composition, as this really early in their timeline; I appreciate it what you appreciated in it. Schism and Pneuma are really well put together; if you want a little more rock: Invincible. You'll lose some of the raw energy if this, but the complexity of the pieces makes up for it.

[@tonybourne2978]

The polyrhythms in Invincible alone are worth the react.

[@bloodblitzowns11]

Loved the reaction!! If you want to check out another super powerful performance, check out pearl jam - black (mtv unplugged)

[@ivenssiqueira]

"I don't think anyone's gonna watch this video" I'm binge watching your Tool reactions like crazy and it's saving my life these last few days

[@sonjarygg2331]

Ha! Love your shirt 🤣🤣 Thank you for these videos!!! Not a die hard Tool fan like some, but I do appreciate their talent.