Classical Composer Reacts to The Grudge (Tool) | The Daily Doug (Episode 255)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, we're going back to another DJ Dan (Guest DJ) selection. I'm listening to the studio recording of The Grudge by Tool from their 2001 album Lateralus. As with many other of this band's songs, I found this song to be primal, hard hitting, powerful, and unwavering. Tool is such a unique band! Come along for the ride...
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[@armchairgravy8224]

The beauty of Tool is everyone gets a solo. The genius of Tool is everyone plays their solo at once.

[@dmitryosotskyi2116]

You did not understand. Listen until you get it

[@mattmarkus4868]

agreed, and to me it's the drums and guitars sort of taking opposite roles than what's normal. The drums are a main focal point and they're busy and complex, while the guitars play simple stuff around them. And the way the holes are filled is genius.

[@50NewEyes]

Well said….

[@snrp0169]

Perfectly worded

[@RaptorsArrangements]

@@dmitryosotskyi2116 cringe

[@Lurch685]

“I think Maynard just let it go.” Thank you!!!! You’re the first reactor I’ve seen to get that. That is what that scream represents to me: the act of “letting go” of The Grudge. This is my favorite song.

[@SpaklesDr]

Yes. For anyone analyzing this song this is pretty obvious. The part I need help on understanding is the Saturn one and ten stuff.

[@andyb2977]

@@SpaklesDr the Saturn thing seems to be related to astrology. Saturn has a period of 29.5 years, and in astrology, Saturn returning to the place where it was at the time of your birth marks a transformation in your life, one where you let go of your past and embrace your future. The first Saturn Ascension is the end of youth and the beginning of adulthood, and the second Saturn Ascension is the beginning of old age. So my interpretation is that of letting go of a youthful grudge to embrace a new era of one's life free from it. As far as the one in ten, it seems to be a reference to the ten sephirot of the tree of life in Kabbalah. But I couldn't tell you much more than that because I hardly understand it.

[@MrHackfu]

​@@SpaklesDr For some reason I thought the grudge was a reference to Galileo vs the Catholic church over Earth not being the center of the universe. I think he also discovered Saturn? If I'm incorrect it's still fun to think about while listening to the song. Science vs religion is always angsty and churning.

[@queengoblin]

@@SpaklesDr Saturn returns are notorious in astrology for bringing up a lot of shit from our past and forcing us to face the reality of where we are and how our current path will impact our future. Saturn is the planet of reality, control, definition, confinement, (as we see lyrically) and hard truths. Every 28 years Saturn "comes back around" (hits the same point it was at at the time of our birth) to show us what we have to let go of. We can reject that and suffer; and be dragged down like a stone, or we can accept it and let go, and be lifted up and reuinted with our birth selves (inner child). If you watch people's lives closely, you see that people tend to "face reality" around 28-30, and again around 60 and 90. These are times in our lives when hard reality becomes impossible not to face (or hard to escape from). At 30 you have to face the reality that you're an adult and have to choose a concrete direction for your life after the decadence and aimless narcissism of your 20s (typically). At 60 you have to look back on your life and see if you are proud of what you have accomplished. At 90 you must face that you are going to die soon and see the impact of the legacy you left behind - or didn't. I'm being very general but you get the basic idea.

[@jaredjabouri7935]

@@SpaklesDr Saturn defeating his father Caelus and turning the grudge he held to his father into his own STONE to bear, devouring his children so as to prevent a repeat of his ASCENT to power. Ops (his wife, goddess of fertility) hid their 6th child, Jupiter, from Saturn and offered him a stone instead. Upon passing the stone he passed the children (SPITS YOU OUT LIKE A CHILD) he had previously consumed. Jupiter ultimately defeated Saturn. Once defeated Saturn fled and lived a peaceful life and became the god of agriculture.... in summary... I think this is some 4d chess philosophy showing that it doesn't really matter the source rather the meaning. Which is a very Maynard thing to do.

[@jacques-andresaint-laurent1300]

Saw them live on that tour, with a friend. Tool opened with The Grudge, my friend had not heard it yet : at the crazy end of the song, he had tears in his eyes, completely overwhelmed by the intensity. I remember him tell me : "that what it's got to do"... Amazing memories...

[@dallesamllhals9161]

Roskilde 2001 here! I bought Lateralus right after (Not cheap..it was = on the Festival! ) I was a semi-liker' of Tool 'cause of Ænima! But OH YES! I became a fan then!

[@TOOLandNINfan]

Saw them with my brother, he only knew a few songs off Ænima and Undertow; Maynard's scream blew his mind. One of my favorite memories with him before he passed.

[@RayRay-ot5xd]

Saw this tour also, right after 9/11 in NYC, police cars surrounding Madison Square Garden, the city trying to get back on it's feet, it was surreal. My friend bought the tickets and asked me to go. I wasn't to familiar with the band, only knowing the song Sober. But he said I had to see them to appreciate how good they are. I be'grudge'ingly went. There's a point in ones life when you know you reached a pinnacle. I hit that that night. It was a show and experience I'll probably never be a part of again. It was a reaching the mountaintop moment. Transforming....

[@hettel_visual]

Also saw them on this 2001 tour!! In Albuquerque. Amazing amazing

[@jenniferwri]

That tour was what cemented my love for them too. I had tears when they unfurled the progression banners. I’m so grateful for that experience. I’ve seen them many many times since, and nothing compares.

[@caseyrogers573]

They’re so good at sitting on a theme or in a little harmonic space and just developing it and letting it breathe. That takes a lot of guts, maturity and most of all musicality.

[@traumadiffuser3705]

Oh really? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSoY6CuoNx6ldk

[@austinmucciante3108]

What you said perfectly describes Pink Floyd as well. Specifically Wish You Here and Animals

[@caseyrogers573]

@@austinmucciante3108 Oh 100%. There are a lot of parallels between these two bands.

[@caseyrogers573]

@@traumadiffuser3705 yes, really

[@TheAskald]

I love how people will always overanalyze stuff to fit their narrative. Find it boring, call it repetitive. Find it great, call it "sitting on a theme or in a little harmonic space and just developing it and letting it breathe". Don't get me wrong, I love Tool and The Grudge especially, but this kind of circle jerking comments just makes me cackle a lil bit.

[@GChris-ny8fp]

Am I the only one that finds it hilarious that Maynard is screaming his lungs out at 9:51 and Doug calls out the note it's done in?

[@jasondoe2596]

No, you aren't :D

[@MrNeosantana]

Typical music professor 😂

[@erichand7548]

He subtly says Maynard should have hit the 5th…….. correct Maynard? No Sir

[@christophbresch]

@@erichand7548 i think he's saying that what we'd be expecting traditionally would be a 5th and maynard chose the tritone for a reason. the pressure of a grudge is the most painful right before release. this pain is expressed by maynard screaming in a tritone, not in a harmonically comfortable 5th. i never thought about the note of the scream until doug mentioned it, but it makes sense

[@D1sc0rd-]

“People”: I just don’t like this kind of music it makes me feel bad Doug: He’s screaming in a tritone 😱!

[@alihijazi4451]

This is one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard. It's the opening track to one of the best records ever. And your breakdown of this song is absolutely flawless! It took me multiple listens to understand the rhythm. Thanks for the excellent reaction Doug!

[@andrewj3398]

I’ve seen tool five or six times… I think they’ve opened their concerts with this song at most of them. Such an amazing and important song/ lesson to experience.

[@principalmcvicker6530]

@@andrewj3398 they opened with this when i saw them at the Gorge in washington state in like 2018. My buddies were still in the beer line - their loss!

[@haminatmiyaxwen]

*Maynard Screaming for 25 seconds* Anyone's First Time Listening: 😳

[@pentagrammaton6793]

Which also happens to be my last time listening.

[@murdockreviews]

@@pentagrammaton6793 😆

[@JA-io8nx]

One of the best and most intelligent bands on the planet

[@pentagrammaton6793]

@@JA-io8nx also one of the most monotonous and depressing bands on the planet.

[@JA-io8nx]

@@pentagrammaton6793 it's certainly not music for the underdeveloped ear. Enjoy listening to Taylor Swift, or whatever the fuck you listen to.

[@JL-1123]

"I think Maynard just let it go." It's a well known fact that Queen Elsa from frozen has always been a huge Tool fan.

[@robertorojas2520]

whaaat? xd

[@briantreadgold525]

The last 40 seconds or so of The Grudge is one of the most amazing things I've ever heard...

[@robertNass138]

YES - it gets me crying every fucking time, this one song, none other...only this ending, crazy cleansing rollercoaster.

[@yobee8329]

I love how you can just pick up the exact note, key, and timing. In addition to the constant stink face.

[@juliepeterson6639]

I’m 62 years old. Love these fellows! Saw them Live at the Gorge, about 12 years ago. Sooo mind blowing.

[@photobearcmh]

Lateralus is Tool's masterpiece. Great selection and reaction.

[@josefhaubrich1954]

The whole of tool is the masterpiece from opiate to fear innocculum

[@zerpblerd5966]

@@josefhaubrich1954 no can you even try to stop being a fanboi ?

[@BradenMcClure-q6k]

​@@zerpblerd5966he not a fanboy he's a person with an actual brain unlike you 😜

[@arnemart]

This was the first song I ever heard by Tool, bought the album just after it came out based on a glowing review in a hifi magazine, of all things. My jaw hit the floor and I became a lifelong fan on the spot.

[@jasondoe2596]

... are you me?? (for me it was a newspaper!)

[@GraemeRoberts]

Remarkably similar for me too. It was Kerrang! that persuaded me to buy Lateralus. One of the best decisions I've ever made.

[@jrgdrumsandwatches]

Well, that's how things go with Tool. Hear it once, if you like it, you'll never stop listening. Happened to me with Ænima. Heard Eulogy the first time end of the 90's as a teenager. And here we are 😁🤘

[@veghempie]

Same here, but for me it was with Stinkfist. Heared it play on the radio and went on to buy the album straight after. Hooked ever since

[@cardboardu6019]

Me too, I know every word and I never really listen to tool anymore, but this album was the most important thing in the world to me at a certain age and it just holds up so well, haha, I was lucky to find this.

[@OpenmindedHusker1]

You have become easily my favorite reactor on KZbin. Why? Because you don't merely help us to identify the key and meter. You are impressively adept at identifying and understanding the meaning, the effect and the purpose of the artist's intent. Simply put, when you listen to it you "get it". I love that! Thank you.

[@claymiller2409]

Literal goosebumps watching you experience this one for the first time. This was actually the first Tool song I ever heard, it didn't click at first. I didn't honestly really think I'd like Tool when I began listening to this. The friend who lent me the CD Lateralus said "keep listening over and over until you get it." After about 8 listens, I started the CD with this song for the 9th time, and suddenly, like an awakening, I had the "OH MY GOD" moment and never looked back...I got it finally. Favorite band ever since that day. Spiral out, keep going.

[@Shake69ification]

I got hooked on _Sober_ and that album. I found both _Ænima_ and _Lateralus_ took a couple of listens to fully appreciate each track. The thing is each of them get better and better over time.

[@socialxperiment3162]

Or if you’re lucky enough you “get it” on the first listen 😉

[@TheAmbientMage]

God I love this song. This whole album is pure perfection.

[@cbreezy1221121]

This is one of those songs where, when you hear it for the first time, once it ends you find yourself letting out of breath you didn't even know you were holding

[@tomloeper8933]

Hearing this song the first time was a visceral experience for me. I knew Tool for many years prior to this (I had Undertow and Aenima) and I bought Lateralus as soon as it came out. I could've skipped straight to Schism as it was the only track I knew since it was already released as a single. But this was the days of CD and I liked to have the first listen of my new albums go all the way through so I don't miss anything good. Hearing the sound of the electrical motor starting was a hint of the relentless machine that was to follow. It was so easy to get lost in the raw power and throbbing rhythm, and by the end of the song I was sitting mouth agape, astonished at what I have heard. The Grudge was immediately my favorite song and has remained so for 20 years.

[@tommydoublec]

I love Doug's attitude towards music

[@mendronesg]

The problem is that a grudge is only in your head The "aggressor" most of the time isn't even aware of it so you're really just suffering alone. Here in Sao Paulo we say that if you hold a grudge for too long, is the same of building an apartment for the other person inside your head, they're "living there", in your head, for free and you could fill it with something way better.

[@andreasbuhrmann8442]

I heard 'Bearing a grudge is like drinking poison, expecting the begrudged to die'

[@adambarret2804]

Undoubtedly, for whatever reason the hard headed can't let go. My Capricorn mother is a prime example of someone with the inability to let go.

[@Driver8takeabreak]

I presented this song in a songwriting class I took in college. Wide diversity of musical tastes in the room, but everyone appreciated this song. "I just thought Tool was some metal band". They had no idea about the complexity.

[@TheSuperSnake313]

I absolutely love this channel. Not only do you break down the music from a classical theory standpoint, you break down lyrics, feelings, implications and history of these songs. Keep em coming Doug!

[@tonylane8873]

Something I love about Doug's reactions is how much he obviously enjoys the music. He really has a good grip on what this song is about, and what this band are doing. I feel closer to understanding a band I love after seeing Doug's reaction, although every time I hear a Tool song I get something more from it. Thanks Doug!

[@absenceovmeasurablefrequen1709]

Saw them live back in '98 and Maynard's vocal abilities floored me. I was aware of his exceptional talent, but hearing him perfectly execute his signature, loud, powerful, extended, high-pitched screams live was amazing. The guy was on another level and set the bar extremely high for all future vocalists inspired by him. You can't do it forever, though.

[@faithnyou1732]

The longer we hold onto it, the longer we allow it to control us ... Thanks for the reaction, Doug!

[@Rayk76]

Abseloutely beautiful use of language and analogies in describing their music...

[@sulcatagrl]

Dude. It is such a joy watching you discover TOOL! Find myself smiling and geeking out watching your reaction videos. And, as a classically-trained cellist, I so appreciate your take on the audial and lyrical tapestry that is TOOL.

[@michaelharmon7052]

Man I love this guy. I love older people finding out what us tool fans have known all along. These guys are all the masters of thier instruments. I love this channel

[@pornsakpongthong1092]

The term "older people" is actually highly racist and extremely offensive.

[@msboeckman]

A genuine reaction unlike a lot of others, I really like how you break the song down musically and lyrically, subscribed!

[@tomgrant29]

What a way to open an album. I remember vividly the first time, listening with a few of my friends. After the chaotic climax we just sat in silence, looking at each other with our jaws dropped. What a moment. And after 20 years I find out that the famous scream is a diminished 5th (I never thought of it as having a pitch, just a scream)! Thanks for that :)

[@Sheaasi1]

awesome!! you're face gets a flush when Maynard starts his yell. Happens to all of us when we hear some Tool.

[@rebelduck9077]

I often wonder why every Tool album does not come with a "buckle up" warning before we dive in. GG Doug!! I love your reactions. They are absolutely on point to how I first (and still) react to this incredible track! glad I found your channel.

[@tobinmorse5150]

great reaction! This is one of my favorite songs of all time. So perfect.

[@andrewdonnelly8369]

This is the song that made me love Tool. Lateralus is still my favorite album

[@darenmiller2218]

When it comes to tool, it’s more of an emotional experience at first, then you dive into the dynamics and realize how deep it is. Idk maybe it’s just me, but it’ll always be my favorite band. Yeah it’s long but let it fester and grow.

[@stevendejong6394]

You are excellent on so many levels. Musical understanding, obviously, but also your wisdom, wit and warmth.

[@F_K3NT_D]

It was even more intense seeing them play that live this year. In fact, the entire concert left us and everyone around us feeling like we just went through the most intense mind workout ever and I’ve only witnessed that type of feeling that one evening. Every song was it’s own journey of the mind and body.

[@TheTenngoat]

There is NO substitute for TOOL. There will NEVER be another band that "sounds" like these guys. I subscribed to your channel because I LOVE your reactions to TOOL. Got to see them in March '22 on the Fear Inoculum tour. It truly was a spiritual experience. Keep up the good work Bro!! Blessings.

[@darinhusk366]

What I absolutely love about reaction/review videos on songs I'm already familiar with, is that I hear things I wasn't aware were there. I've been drinking fine whiskeys for years, but only recently started to understand and define what I'm tasting thanks to similar whiskey review videos. Same goes for these songs through your videos. Thanks and cheers!

[@groggyfroggyfpv6868]

This is the best analysis i have seen of any tool jam. You're brilliant buddy.

[@AlyxGMusic]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I just KNEW you felt what I felt when I first heard it 😂

[@domerust6899]

Very insightful and well spoken. Thank you, Doug.

[@birdyboy551]

That breath at the end of the song says it all for me. The tension throughout the song just gets released after it's done. Thanks for the reaction. Love the work.

[@ajcoopa]

This was the first new Tool song (most) of us had heard in 5 years, when we brought it from the record shop and immediately stuck it in the cars stereo. What an absolutely mindblowing experience it was hearing it for the very first time.

[@michaellambert5223]

Absolutely! I took mine out, plugged it in and it was cool til I got it home. Better stereo. But work the next day, my buddy had 4x subs at 2000watts apiece and the rest of his stuff could keep up with all that. Played so loud and still clear that it damn near hurt sitting inside that van 🔥🤘😎🤘🔥

[@mrsleep0000]

Danny uses a lot of ...unusual drums in his kit. He's got Roto-toms, some Tablas, a practice pad, and some electronic pads.

[@amnocturne]

One of TOOL’s best tracks. Great video!

[@lisasimpson1798]

I love the way you appreciate Maynard's amazing lyrics

[@commonsense7754]

A seriously underrated track imo. The brilliance of Maynard is clearer than ever.

[@NoisieBastrdd]

this song is so powerful. Doug i gotta say, i find your skill to hear notes and intervals outstanding and very entertaining, man.

[@evrmoor]

The thing about Tool is that they're pure rhythm and feel. This song especially.

[@denbotrexwell]

I am now watching Doug's reviews trying to guess when the "Elvis Lip" comes during a guitar solo or a blistering riff...it never fails. Keep up the amazing reviews! I'll keep watching for the lip curl. Cheers!

[@StuartDootson]

One of my favourite Tool tracks - a great opening track, IMO

[@andrewbennett7610]

I always thought it would make a great closing track to a live show actually

[@iowatiger07]

Thank you for this honest and great review of Tool's song but also your heart felt and true insight into the psych of grudges. Thank you !

[@JohnOrem]

Your reaction to Maynard's scream is everything I had hoped it would be 😁!!! Awesome video Doug! Glad you finally got to experience The Grudge.

[@r.u.s.t.659]

Great reaction man and, especially, great time signature breakdown! I'm trying to learn this song on guitar and you just helped so much with the rhythmic accents XD I was thinking of this song in 5 and my brain has progressively been turning to mush because of it, but you emphasizing the 3-3-2-2 pattern just made my life so much easier. So thanks man XD cheers

[@sobrietyisoverrated]

Either you begin to understand tool or you don’t. I sincerely don’t believe that ANYONE could figure these guys out completely… and that’s one of the things that keep us coming back. Depth, substance and TALENT. I appreciate your reaction. I always appreciate it when someone starts pointing out key, overlapping meter, polyrhythms, time signature, etc.

[@gcramer30]

I love reactions to tool as they always give me new perspectives on my favorite band and allow me to listen to them with new ears again. Musical Professionals are the best for this.

[@Unlikely_Hero]

Probably my favourite Tool song, powerful as any music I've heard

[@DRock70]

That was Powerful. Your take on this song was amazing. See now that’s Why I shouldn’t even see a therapist. Thank you 🙏 Well Tool helped as well. I just want to say to everyone. You must see Tool Live. Adding the atmosphere &lights is priceless. It’s like watching them record the Album on stage. It’s incredible

[@KeeBnuTs]

The last time I counted, that A flat was at least 32 beats. I saw/heard him do it in 2002. His doc doesn't let him do it any more.

[@KeeBnuTs]

Yep. 32. Doc says NO.

[@KillaWhael]

Hes been doing it again. I just saw them a few weeks ago, their second show back, and he did it for just the first half of the passage as opposed to both. Still incredible

[@maxgrass8134]

Best reaction / analysis of my favorite tool song. Those last 2 minutes are so amazing

[@Jester1411]

epic song...one of the best openers of all time

[@cathalsey9443]

I'm a simple man, i see that Doug uploaded a new video, i click fast. - (And especially now that he seems to be loving prog more and more after each episode...).

[@nuggers23]

I hadn't touched Tool until late 2023 and I have been sinking ever since into their art O.M.G. BEYOND MY BLOWN MIND

[@okalov]

The level of experience and knowledge, and comfort in complexity, for you to be able to speak to this like without pausing or jumping back. Then to add in the interpretation of the lyrics in real time. Wow, seriously impressive.

[@mattmarkus4868]

I went through a terrible experience with a friend starting in May, and this song has been profound. It was a very difficult experience for me, which makes the words and music here really powerful and even cathartic. It's the best music can be.

[@SqueeblesMcklooflin]

Saw them live in Denver this year. I discovered them by accident while on acid one night. I listened to all their albums in a row and have not been the same.

[@joeluspalacius6940]

I applaud this, a well deserved like. What a great reaction as per usual.

[@streborsemaj2173]

I’ll never forget when I first bought this CD, many years ago. I remember putting it in the stereo when I got home and turned up the giant volume dial. This is the first song on the album. Still gets me every time

[@Behemoth8186]

I don't think we'll ever get another Tool. I've never heard more musical talent. Unbelievable. CSB - I was at the Tabernacle in ATL when this video was released. We spent around 4 hours outside due to counterfeit tickets being sold. Maynard came out on stage at 11:30ish (the concert was at 7:30) and said 'Where have you all been?' Best Tool show I've seen.

[@dianajemison105]

This song makes my cry. Every. Single. Time. I just cannot let it go.

[@siorghlas4616]

This series is excellent. Instantly subscribed

[@MostlyCloudy]

This song is a great opener for an album set on making us better people.

[@mattp644]

Dude, your videos are absolutely incredible. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and entertaining us 🤘

[@brentulstad3275]

It's so great and refreshing to see someone experience Tool & specifically the discovery of The Grudge for the first time. I can't believe it's been 20+ years since this release.

[@huntkali1007]

Going on a roller coaster of your own emotions is pretty much the exact way to describe listening to Tool.

[@CrackerJohn100]

Dear Doug, watching you react to music is so fun. You seem to be a great guy. Keep it up!

[@RegisChapman]

This is the most spot-on reaction of yours I have seen.

[@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328]

A lot of what comes off as "clean" guitar is actually the bass. A lot of interchanging of pitch territory /interweaving of role-play between guitar and bass in Tool. Part of what makes them so interesting and unique.

[@JeeYaoKuneDo]

Just realized this watching bass covers... 😲

[@SpencerLewis-tg8xz]

I just saw them live and constantly I was looking over at Adam only to find it was actually Justin playing certain parts. It's fantastic.

[@aubreedill1530]

I can't pick a favorite Tool song, there are too many to choose from, but this is a fave for sure. Doug, I love watching your vids, I am not musical at all and I love knowing what note and key things are in. And your reactions to some of my favorites are priceless.

[@guillermoramirez6450]

Reacting to your reaction was a joy. Thank you!! 10 out of 10.

[@LumiMoonCh]

My brother was very hurtful to me earlier this year. Said some things I struggled to forgive. Made some threats I never thought I could let go. I keep wanting to forgive, regardless of whether we ever speak again, but it's so hard. I think it's time to let go. We may never be the same again but I'm tired of carrying this weight in my heart. I let it drag me down until I could barely walk.

[@koolnem1008]

Having a brother is bless enough, not all of our perspectives gonna match but You're right, shouldn’t hold on to grudges.

[@marcvolgers8352]

The reason a lot of their songs are in D is pretty simple: they tune the guitar to Dropped D. Many guitar based music is often based or at least influenced by the tuning of the guitars. Many metal bands had a lot of songs in E minor, for the simple reason it's the lowest note and is so easy to implement in riffs. Or it's just a derivative for example half step lower (Eb minor), whole step lower (D minor), 1 1/2 step (C#) etc. or this is done in a dropped tuning (standard tuning -> dropped D, half step down -> dropped C# etc. etc.). Also a lot of newer metal is played on 7 or even 8 string guitars. In standard tuning a 7 string has an extra low B string and an 8 string a F# on top of that. Either that's tuned down or with a dropped tuning (I for example have my 7 string in a dropped A tuning and my 8 string in dropped E). When I play a song in a guitar tuned 1/2 step down, and play a song sounding in Ebm, I would still think of it as in Em, or with a 1/2 step down dropped C#, I wouldn't think of it as a song in C# but in D. Main reason for metalbands to tune guitar down is because it's considered sounding heavier. Another reason to tune down is because of the vocalist. I think that's the reason Neal Morse plays everything 1/2 step down, so it fits his baritone voice better.

[@Christopher51now]

Man I love your stuff. It’s like going to school music class. Love it. 🥴💨

[@highermedia]

best thumbnail ever

[@vanilla_milkshake]

this is my favorite Tool track. That last 30 seconds always takes my breath away 🤘🔥

[@snrp0169]

Your perception of the lyrics are heavy and deep. beautiful just as it was meant to be.

[@jaumepp1975]

I believe that, in general, rhythmic possibilities have been underappreciated in music, in favor of melodies, harmony, ... Tool and Meshuggah, specially Meshuggah, are 2 good examples of bands that extract and use this rhythmic essence to propel their music forward, and it is refreshing. In fact, Meshuggah's amazing singer, Jens, uses basically one note toward almost any song, but he uses this rhythm intrinsic nature of music to "do his job", as the rest of the band does.

[@nimlouth]

When maynard says to use their music as a "tool", this kind of piece comes to my mind. Te grudge, and honesly all of lateralus, is absolutely therapeutic and it KEEPS helping me through the years. Tool is kind of like a mantra sometimes, you go back to it and it heals you.

[@Bradlinskys]

I just found your channel. I'm loving it. I so appreciate your knowledge, insight and appreciation of one of my favorite bands (second only behind Zeppelin). I've been blazing to Tool since the 90s. ENJOY!

[@vincegedeon6583]

Incredible like the whole album nice 23 second scream too 💯🔥🚒

[@tb7125]

I remember listening to this album, in its entirety, on its release date. Alone in my room, I turned it up and felt everything. It’s not an exaggeration to say it changed me. This song spoke to a life of resentment. It spoke directly to me. It’s unfortunate that you never get that guttoral response again. I love watching these videos now. Unfortunately, I’ve grown used to how amazing Tool is. These response videos allow me to re-live a little of my initial response. I still need to change.

[@unluckycharmz]

Lyrically the track on the surface is pointed and direct but the esoteric meaning of the track is based in alchemy (transmutation lead to gold, water = emotion, philosophers stone etc) the track also has astrological principles regarding Saturn 🪐 return, this is the planet that teaches lessons and disciplines.

[@N81102]

really enjoy your opinions on all your choices very interesting, keep it up. cheers from Australia

[@jasonnarayan7759]

I really appreciate your analysis. I was a musician for 11 years but I’ve forgotten most music theory. Great video!

[@andrethomas7096]

On every reaction to TOOL, everyone has to take a breath when done.. I did to after listening to this album.

[@werdup9105]

Wow. Well done. Thank you for doing what you do. Stay awake.

[@paulkardash2991]

Yes.. primalistic.. this is why i dig tool's music... great analysis

[@grahamtingley6213]

Whenever I watch a reaction to this song (or really most of the time I listen to it in general) I think to myself: Imagine the balls it takes to make this the opening track to an album.

[@gattenio1956]

I just stumbled onto your channel. I love it! I did want to mention you refer to Danny Carey's tom sound. In the part you mentioned, it is actually the snare with the snares off which gives it this incredible sound and articulation. Thanks and all my best!