Rapper FIRST TIME reaction to TOOL - The Pot! Wow

[@joepss7946]

The Pot ...the reactors gateway drug 😊

[@kiretnek6066]

OOOHHhhhh... i cant wait till he dives deep into some of the other ones!

[@seanemery6019]

Truuuuuuuuuuuu

[@joepss7946]

(May I add, I do see you as more as 'just' a reaction channel BP..👊🏻)

[@pudder68]

No cap

[@trogdortheburninator3621]

Hahaha this made my day

[@markwillis675]

Welcome to the greatest band ever. Tool doesn't make music, they make art. Spiral out young man. 🌀☝️🇺🇲🤘

[@dirkguijt2810]

So other music ain't art?

[@benmaugaotega]

No there Not the greatest ever. Too young to make that claim.’ Stop trolling with the rabbit-hole mental. Shits.🖕🏿.just one of many Great Bands! Soia ia kouke faáfiakauli.’ 🤪

[@TheOriginalEvanium]

All music is, subjective. But I suppose Tool could be considered art rock as they include deeper artistic expression and more unconventional influences.@@dirkguijt2810

[@alaniasdruid8616]

​@@dirkguijt2810 I fucking love Tool it's one of my fav bands ever, and they have played some of the best live shows I've ever seen in my life. They are not for everyone. Other music is absolutely art, including pop, and everything else. Just because it is ubiquitous does not mean it is bad. When I was younger, I thought pop was trash music, now I can appreciate it when my wife is having the time of her life to it lol, even though I prefer things like Jazz, Rap, Classical, Funk, Rock, and Metal. I think Tool is mind blowing, she can hear that it is very intricate and complex, but she just doesn't like it. Totally fair.

[@alaniasdruid8616]

@@benmaugaotega true everybody knows the GOAT is Ben Shapiro the rapper

[@oneoverprime1608]

Headphones are a must. They do so many cool thing with the production that you miss without headphones

[@f2fbassist169]

I was just about to comment similarly lol

[@planetcampervan]

i nearly turned off when i didnt see headphones....sacrilege... @@f2fbassist169

[@Sekowon]

Headphones are a cheaper way to hear everything, yes. But a solid system on amps will put you in a different world compared to headphones.

[@saldougie69]

Studio monitors are the only way to listen to music don’t waste money on headphones

[@CoachJasonCurtis]

I compete in stereo shows and design home theater rooms, and Tool is what I use to set gains as my reference sound. Their recordings are that spatially accurate and so highly dynamic in clarity💯🔥🔥

[@sarahelizabeth7389]

Danny Carey uses polyrhythms and tabla style techniques in the drumming ❤❤❤ and it's superb!

[@sharkdog111]

Agreed, Danny Carey is a titan.

[@eloerch7]

Rumor has it Danny can play 5 different time signatures at a time, with his pants down though 🤔

[@pbure01]

Superb is an understatement.

[@ronniecorbett6306]

​@@eloerch76 with his tongue out.

[@McBrainTea-7885T]

@@eloerch7 😆😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@I_am_chuckiebrown]

That “feeling” is a time signature. Hip/hop is in 4/4, as is most pop and a lot of rock. The count is 1&2&3&4. Tool is all over the map

[@primateinterfacetechnologi6220]

It's crazy how they manage to make "four" sound like it isn't... As this piece is one of their few basically in 4/4, except for a couple of long breaks that are in "three". But yeah: they utilize all time signatures, and every other rhythmic trick in the book, and some that aren't in the book. Peace and love.

[@Lloocii]

​​@@primateinterfacetechnologi6220They really do a great job with this song in making you feel it's not in 4/4. Part of that is the few bars of 3/4 and the rest is their dancing around the 4. Meshuggah is a bit like that. They almost always have a 4/4 on the high hat and the rest is doing an extra beat here a polyrhythm there, a half measure etc.

[@McBrainTea-7885T]

@@primateinterfacetechnologi6220 Four/four time signature but drums and bass are synced to the upbeat (2nd & 4th quarter notes). Or maybe Maynard and Adam are on the upbeat and D&J have the down...who knows?🤔Sick banger either way.

[@michaelh3715]

The bass line swallows you whole

[@shannonpatrick3534]

Please do more TOOL you won’t be disappointed. This band is intelligent and masters at their individual instruments. Together they create an experienced unmatched to any other. Welcome to TOOL if you keep reacting the TOOL army will surely follow. Spiral Out!

[@rayspike7745]

Your comment about not being able to find the time is spot on. Tool is a group of exceptional musicians. Their drummer, widely considered one of if not the best in the world. To challenge themselves and make composing fun, they do crazy time signatures, changes, drops, and just about every other cool musical trick in the book. They're so tight, that when they come back on the 1, it's scary how in sync they are.

[@primateinterfacetechnologi6220]

... And, ironically this piece is one of the few of theirs that is, except for a couple sections in 3/4ish, basically in 4/4... though they manage to make it sound like it isn't... Got to love that. Peace be upon you.

[@jessicahouser4823]

Tool Army! I think your analysis was pretty on point. Hypocrisy in the government against drug use, mostly pot. My favorite line..."Weeping shades of cozened indigo....got lemon juice up in your eye" Crying fake tears, crocodile tears. They stand on their soapbox shouting about wrong things everyone is doing when they do it themselves. Perfect poetry.

[@parkerb9010]

They are all mathematical geniuses so they change time signatures in a brilliant way

[@BaddAtom]

this is the evolution of RUSH, the next evolution of TOOL will be nuts. Hope it happens in my lifetime

[@SurlyHannah]

"OH it's not over?? This is crazy!" is a very relatable TOOL moment

[@black4pienus]

That moment made me laugh. lol

[@susiejo143]

This is the best band to come together ever, im not kidding

[@roush243]

Love your analysis! “46 and 2” is a huge one for you to try! Amazing lyrics that get into psychology and biology.

[@buckyttvbarnes]

Breh, don't do that to him early...too soon

[@FerroMancer]

Yeah, when he was talking about the artwork around 3:30 and how their Minds work, I knew he would get a kick out of 46 & 2.

[@BB-be8zm]

I use this as my introduction / conversion song for peoplewho haven't heard TOOL before

[@Tarantula7Tom]

Vicarious is another banger from this amazing band!

[@yoda2661]

Just try name one bad song from Tool. 😅

[@kingjames1308]

Vicarious get overlooked and its criminal. Savage song on many levels

[@HerrKommandant1161]

@@yoda2661Chocolate Chip Trip

[@rheath329]

Seeing TOOL sat Feb 3rd in OKC!!!!!!!!!!!

[@laurabuer4714]

Saw them back in October, and it absolutely filled my heart.

[@OhMagooYouveDoneItAgain]

@@laurabuer4714 lucky you, I can't spare the $369+ fees a ticket here! D'oh! Glad I saw them years ago with Maynard in alien makeup and hiding. Some people were mad. I'm like "it's Tool" if you expect them to do what you want and play rock star for you, you kind of don't get it!

[@claytonbearden7793]

Fuck man I wanted go so bad. I got a feeling this might be it!

[@ladygeorge505]

Me too, can't wait!

[@flyingardilla143]

Lucky duck

[@dizzykincade7831]

Drums and the rest of the band are on different time signatures, which occasionally come together at certain moments. That’s why you fight with yourself trying to catch the beat. They use polyrhythms and such in most of their deeper tracks, and even on their hits. My two favorites are “H.” and “Aenima”.

[@roush243]

Also… the Tool army shall descend to bless this vid now! Lol

[@RallyBud]

Great comparison about Tool and DMT. Saw them last night in Austin, 17th row, front and center (mind-blowing). It was like a non-chemically induced, 3-D version, of a DMT trip. It was like a healing sound bath that united hippies, headbangers, young and old. Simply amazing, inspiring (and I've seen them 5 or 6 times since 1996).

[@andycopland3179]

Danny (the drummer) uses polyrhythmic and fucked up time signatures that are so complex and unique. He is the best.

[@Kazmyer3084]

Musical and literal geniuses! Song 46 and 2 the play beats to the fibinach sequence

[@mattboselli1099]

I am so ready for this because this is like one of my favorite bands and you one of my favorite reactors, so here we go. Spiral out

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

Homie! YYYYEEEEESSSSSS. A favorite from a favorite! Ok, so VOCALS. It's always vocals with Maynard. I'm so ready for this, yo...

[@M0gley1111]

Their album art is done by the artist Alex Grey, who is definitely a wizard of translating psychedelic experiences into visual art. Tool concepts are a blend of psychology and spirituality. Check out their song Lateralus They incorporate the Fibonacci sequence (a mathematical formula in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones 1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21, into infinity found in all nature.. pine cone, sea shells, flowers, broccoli, etc.) into the syllables of lyrics and time signatures of the song. The concept expands on our own nature of growth thru life and being willing to transcend and evolve. It relates to the nature of the Fibonacci sequence. This song is a mind bending way of educating us thru a masterpiece of art. Psychological Bars await 🔥🔥🔥

[@shawnswoffer]

As a musician, every member of this band is super talented.

[@nancywade3428]

Seeing Tool on Monday at Ball Arena!! Best show ever!!!❤❤❤ They have the craziest tempos ever!! Maynard is amazing!! Colorado has a huge “Tool” fan base!! Please keep riding the spiral🔧

[@nancywade3428]

It was amazing as always!! Even better than last year. They NEVER let me down. I even ran into Danny Carey before the show sneaking in the back stage entrance!!! Big boy!!❤️

[@Kipero7]

I was there too! Fabulous as always. That's awesome you got to meet Danny!

[@michaeldinsen7641]

Greatest live band in History!!!!

[@pagemeredith4532]

The guitarists are amazing!

[@BryanPruett-li9zl]

They are so unorthodox and the best at doing it. They are the TOOL of music 🎶

[@jasons2851]

Love Tool. Vocals and polyrhythmic beats are awesome. It is about the pot calling the kettle black and about being intoxicated.

[@thehighroad3774]

I personally think it is about capital punishment and how the people sentencing people to death are as guilty of murder as the murderer is. But that's just me.

[@paulpenix8198]

My favorite bands, Tool and Pink Floyd. I love both for the same reasons: great musicianship, attention to detail, thought provoking lyrics, and mastering of sonic soundscapes that create atmosphere.

[@illeagle8041]

Got to love Tool!

[@shaneunderwood6887]

How good is Tool? They are a modern day Pink Floyd , how good is that? Damn Good! My God ! The groove just keeps building in this song and the meaning and vocal energy takes on a huge roll, allowing the guitar riff to be sorta in the background but yet it proves so powerful, bing bang bong bang bing bang bong! It's Real Stanky! I like it!

[@JonaKebab]

Finally getting around to Tool? Welcome to the journey! Try next ‘The Grudge’ Also, Architects : Animals

[@FerroMancer]

I'm looking forward to him reacting to AEnima.

[@OhMagooYouveDoneItAgain]

You got it. They play in freaky time sigs that I don't even think they count, I think they just learned it by playing and writing together for a long time. How Maynard makes melodies out of it is what's so remarkable, even if his voice weren't so amazing, he makes these math tempos accessible. It's pure art. Sometimes I think they are an evolution of the band Yes with a little Rush thrown in. But they are just Tool. They exist in their own orbit.

[@douglasgonzalez7561]

I feel like Tool is the child of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Yes.

[@rimskykorsakov2892]

They stole it from Rush...it's not new. Rush are the masters of time signature changes.

[@Lloocii]

​​@@rimskykorsakov2892And Rush stole it from who? All music is derivative. It's how it works. Nobody stole anything..

[@OhMagooYouveDoneItAgain]

@@rimskykorsakov2892 yeah its a secret formula they broke into Geddy's lab one night and stole it. It all makes sense now. but by your theory they'd sound like Rush and Tool sounds absolutely nothing like Rush. So there goes your stole theory. Next.

[@lez0n]

I dunno Carey has a degree in music from KU. Pretty sure everything they do is planned and they totally know what they are doing and why they are doing it. Peart from Rush was one of Carey’s idols. Lots of progressive elements but with a groove all their own.

[@rvlozano54]

Welcome to Tool! Now you're going down the rabbit hole! Enjoy the greatest Band Ever! I LOVE TOOL!

[@lexlang7688]

The second you knew the saying, "the pot calling the kettle black" and your personal connection to it I had to subscribe! You should definitely check out more Tool, the tracks Parabol and Parabola played together are truly spiritual, but any of their tracks are worth a listen for sure!

[@VintagedMillennial]

you nailed it with the "stutter step". Depending on the song, with Tool, sometimes in the chorus and/or sometimes in the verses, you may need an extra "step" every 2 bars. you also nailed it regarding DMT and their album cover art. Their last 3 album covers are by artist Alex Grey.

[@mK-dr6il]

Makes it fun to move at shows, especially with extendeds. Got to see the live debut of descending and invincible. The downbeat got lost on me a few times!

[@eloerch7]

Yessah blessah no stressah! They are a progressive rock band where every member is a master of their class. Danny is my all time favorite drummer.

[@paintedlady_81]

Love that man! Right In Two does it for me.

[@English1inAZ]

My Tool recommendation is the Danny Carey drum cam of Pneuma live. Phenomenal doesn't do it full justice!

[@natebristlin]

Hell yes! Thank you BP. Love the reaction. Let’s keep going down the tool rabbit hole. Please do Pushit or Pneuma next!!!

[@TheOuterDrive]

Tool is sophistication in simplification ...and yes Maynard flips many ideas around in his lyrics. Great band!

[@r8rRodzilla]

Fun fact: Maynard(lead singer) is also in 2 other bands, "A Perfect Circle" and "Puscifer". Next may I suggest, the song "Pnuema" first the studio version, and then the Danny Carey(drummer) drum cam version! Absolute fire my man!

[@ellielangford2497]

3 other bands. Green Jelly is the other one.

[@natalieburnham3300]

I new I liked perfect circle for a reason.

[@pfunk1380]

You just had an experience… i love it

[@Dowinohue]

Tool use polyrhythms in such a specific and smart way. You get this almost uncomfortable feeling as it begins to feel things are falling apart, yet there is enough of a groove to keep you engaged, and then the various time signature reunite in a glorious drop that lands harder than any you’ve ever heard, because of the friction building in that uncountable comfort. in many aspects of their guitar is very simple, but done in such a unique artistic way, it’s like another voice in the track. It’s just great music.

[@Lord.Ningirsu]

Next one from Tool need to be '' Vicarious'' but with the official clip ... Because the visual is just so awesome‼

[@johncarpenter3751]

No visuals, he’s gonna try and link the meaning of the song to what he sees and that’s not gonna fly well

[@NOIZECOASTERPRODUCTIONS]

Fact: Guitarist Adam Jones worked for Stan Winston Fx studios responsible for movies like: The Terminator series, Jurassic Park..etc.

[@tricky48]

@15:50 I missed it for years, too... I always thought it was "Pissed all over my black halo..." One day it just hit me when I heard the lyric correctly... 'Pot calling the kettle black..." The Pot... "pissed all over my black kettle"... yeah. That's OK though... no matter how many times I listen to anything they do, something new pops out. Enjoy the ride!

[@2BNamedL8r]

Been following for a year. Discovered you & REN @ the same time. I've thoroughly enjoyed the ride, but you know what? Can you hear that? That's the incoming stampede of the TOOL Army. Your subs are about to go through the roof. 🤘🤘🤘

[@quentingolden6407]

Love how all the lyrics are euphemisms

[@bubbasboyngirl]

Wizards of sonics and lyrics. You'll never be disappointed with this journey. It's an experience like no other.

[@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787]

Most of the time with TOOL, you don’t bang your head, you rock your body…

[@RosettaStoned462]

I'm glad someone suggested this band to you. If you like this song, I think you're really going to love Tool. It only gets better from here..and it never stops! I'm here for it. Spiral out! Tool army is here❤

[@Konastang18]

Sober. Live version 1993 is mind blowing.

[@wolfinthesno]

Lol the look on your face toward around 12:20 is exactly how I feel listening to Tool most times. It's the expression of oh man, this really is making me think. Tool is just one of those bands who will get your gears turning.

[@black4pienus]

Tool is Progressive Metal. In Prog Metal there often are different time signatures in one song. Symphonic metal has that as well. That's why they will never be mainstream.

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

You need headphones. Also, the next TOOL song you listen to is usually your favorite. 85% of their songs are masterpieces!

[@gregoryrobb2604]

Hell yah Tool!. Seeing them in Denver soon..saw them last leg in Colorado Springs. Great band!

[@andalucianm00n]

Denver show let's GO!

[@Andy-d4x1m]

Glad to see another Coloradan (in their 40's) enjoy the greatness of Tool Good pickup on the lyrics while giving a first (or second) listen

[@flexygoo1295]

Finding the head bob to tool songs is part of the fun. Danny is probably the best rock drummer alive today

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Polyrhythms ( many rhythms ) Danny can play a different rhythm or “time signature “ with each hand and foot, so four at once. It’s rumored he could do five if he wasn’t wearing his pants 😂. He is known as the octopus for obvious reasons. Nice reaction 👍

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

He does more than four in Pneuma

[@kimmernew19]

It just takes time to digest all of what they offer. It gets better and better the more you listen. Brilliant stuff.

[@soo_zee_q]

Raw! Blistering! Fricking EPIC! Mathematical geniuses! Get angry go ahead this is HARDCORE! You’re not tapping you’ll be headbanging, my friend! Get your ass into that MoshPit! 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎤🔥🔥🎶

[@clayhopkins665]

Im a big hip hop head but watching a reactor go down the Tool rabbit hole is one of my favorite things. One of my all time favorite bands

[@rstar6496]

Haha. Tool is definitely gonna stretch your boundaries. Enjoy the ride my friend.

[@CoyneFinishing]

I love when people get to discover Tool time signatures!

[@mkelsey927]

The humbling river by his band puscifer is incredible and has such a well.. humbling song

[@jamiebaker8017]

This is one of my favourites..

[@justinjoseph8605]

Spiral out with this band welcome to the Tool 🎉 rock on !

[@wayneclark2899]

You're making it REALLY hard for me not to make requests...ijs😉🤣🤣. Glad you liked this Classic, Tool HAS ARRIVED!!

[@henrybeinghonest]

Going to finally see them live the first time this summer. One of the very few artist I kept listening to since childhood. I like that you are confronting yourself with a great variety of genres! This was a great reaction.

[@brettg274]

👁️ SPIRAL 👁️ OUT 👁️

[@eloerch7]

Gotta be careful, if you open up your mind too much your brain falls out 🤙🏼

[@hallinassets7505]

KEEP GOING

[@IsraelSocial]

Third eye will open

[@keltonhutchison5951]

Been waiting for this. The rabbit hole is deep.

[@jasonlove6931]

Tool is one of my favorite bands. Awesome musicians, great lyrics and just a vibe surrounding everything they do. Nice to see you reactting to them.

[@TehZombish]

If you want to hear and see some amazing drumming on a great tool song... Pneuma drum cam video... you'll absolutely love it

[@SenorNico22]

I've suggested that Pneuma video a couple times . Hopefully he'll react to it

[@thetalantonx]

16:51 - Yeah, we've found that the first Tool song that tends to resonate the most with rappers is The Pot because of the approachable scheme and the sick doubles and triples in the word play. Vocal coaches tend to resonate the most with Sober (especially the live video performance) because they can see Maynard embodying the character and delivering so much power from such a strange set of positions.

[@gargelkarguli7]

TOOL controls your heartbeat. Always

[@claywangerin9423]

I'm so excited for you to take the Tool journey, hope you stick with, spiral out!

[@khristianacampbell3356]

I am so glad you are listening to TOOL!!!!!!! Found and like your channel through my love of FIR and Ren!!!! Now you are on some TOOL! Just keep bobbing your head and it will all come together!!!

[@MegsD79]

💫💫💫spiral out! Tool is one of the best bands ever! Seen them 6 times live and loved every time! ❤️

[@paintedlady_81]

Greatest live band I have ever seen.

[@glennhansen6794]

Great reaction. Love me some tool.

[@sarleywinkle]

I just saw them on January 30th here in Corpus Christi. If you ever have the slightest chance to see them you must! A lifetime experience!

[@jpleal4473]

I was there they didn’t play a lot of songs I wanted to hear like vicarious , sober , schism or the pot

[@cynthia-draws1012]

Love this song, his voice, guitars, and drums it's all great.

[@TheJustimm]

Tool is one of my top two favorite bands ever and this is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It’s so hard not to get lost in the instrumental of this song… then his voice just put me over the edge. This song can absolutely take me somewhere else

[@joehermanson_]

First saw them in 1997 in Omaha… Amazing live show! Deep lyrics and epic musical performances.

[@chriswren5045]

Tool is well known for changing their time signatures. So if you're finding it difficult to tap your toes to it, it's because the time signatures are constantly changing to throw you off and change the mood and tempo. Tool is one of my favorite bands live.

[@aed925unicorn]

Does anyone else remember that the special edition of 10000 Days came with art cards and 3D glasses? Because I have that and it's intense to look at while listening. I was also lucky enough to see this album performed twice in the UK and it was glorious!

[@TheBradsk1379]

YEESSSSSS! as one of my favorite reactors I really hope u enjoy them and start doing more, if u get into them their lyrics are life altering!

[@dusting.1420]

There’s so much wordplay in this song, both in the content, double, triple-entendres galore. Even in the pronunciation, if you listen again. Nice initial reaction, though! Also, a favorite of mine is the “don’t go tossing your ‘stones’ around,” meaning the government’s tossing their Big-D*ck Energy & hypocrisy towards the “War on Drugs,” specifically in this case, that sweet, sweet cheeba, my friend. Mary Jane.

[@ronniecorbett6306]

I went to a "Tool" concert about a month ago with my Nephew and it was great. It was 2 hours of lazer lights, fog and great music. The band "Elder" opened up for them, they were a perfect start. Peace

[@techfairyrina]

oh, one of fav band!

[@keithbizzell8436]

You're a hip hop guy who came to love metal. I'm a metal guy who came to love hip-hip. When you said you never really appreciated the poetry and art that metal was bringing to their lyrics, well I felt the same way about hip hop. I didn't understand it, but you and Knox gave me an appreciation for the art that has turned into all out passion. I love to see that respect and admiration for the art and craft flowing both directions. Unity in music.

[@tonyjensen7209]

Look into Tool and the Fibonacci Sequence

[@nikita8370]

Tool is def a trip to go on. Seeing them live is quite the experience, the sounds completely envelope you. They say a lot, and def need lyrics and headphones when listening. Hope you do more. This is one of my faves! More to go....!!!❤

[@cultivatinggrace]

Can’t wait for you to do more Tool reactions!!

[@brendabromley5528]

Hi so nice to see you doing some Tool Love them so much!!🖤🖤

[@LilDevil769]

Tool is amazing ❤😊

[@waydesamuel3855]

Tool is even better live! I can't wait to go to the show monday night. I think I have seen them live 8 times now and every time is like a life changing experience.

[@TightLinesNW]

Here we go! Welcome to the club! So much good stuff to come as you discover their work. Thanks for sharing!

[@MooCowWTF]

Glad to see you covering some Tool, there's so much content to sift through. A lot of Tool fans, myself included, chase the dragon watching people react to this band in particular because they're such a unique outlier in music, so it's fun to see people process what's happening. In my opinion, from the videos of yours I've watched I think you'll enjoy the lyricism and wordplay that's found in a lot of their songs. Hope to see you cover some more from them!