Schism - Lateralus Part 1 [Tool Reaction] + The Grudge, The Patient - First time hearing

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[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

"you gotta invest in great things" very true sir. Great reaction y'all

[@jasoncummings4994]

Ur on the right track now!

[@lonewanderer2287]

TOOL army bout to flood this place.

[@RosettaStoned462]

here

[@vaughnnewman8903]

Amen.

[@chriswebb7822]

Yep !!

[@viking_nor]

He better learn how to swim

[@BoolFalse]

vicariously here

[@pedromarques2077]

So, as others mentioned, the artwork on the album was made by Alex Grey, who's a good friend of the band, especially of Adam Jones, the guitar player. Adam is not only Tool's guitarist, he's also the band's visual art director and he's responsible for producing and directing all their video clips and their live performance videos and laser show (which I can tell you, it's out of this world). Adam is a former Hollywood FX specialist, who worked on some major blockbuster movies, like "Jurassic Park" and "Terminator 2". The more you find out about Tool and their music the more you'll like them, but also the more you discover about their members and their respective side projects (both music wise and also not music related) the more your respect for them will grow. If you do a deep dive into them you'll eventually find out why not only they're considered by many Pink Floyd's successor, but also why they're viewed in the music industry as one of the most influential bands of the past 30 years and why their fan base is so huge and devoted that allowed them to overthrow Taylor Swift as the number one selling artist when they released their last album "Fear Inoculum" in 2019, without promoting or resorting to any sort of marketing. Mind you, this was also after a 13 years hiatus from their previous album "10000 days" being released (2006).

[@RosettaStoned462]

TOOL FUCKING TOOL!

[@alexgrindnshine2522]

Great comment.

[@TheDirge69]

can you cite your sources?

[@pedromarques2077]

@@TheDirge69 Most of it was in interviews. Now which ones, I can't remember. I'm a Tool fan since 1998, when paper media was still a thing.

[@alexgrindnshine2522]

@@TheDirge69 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXu4fWCie9J0oZIsi=AmJnVcH8yLYjLxyS Not sure if this what you want but this what you’re getting. Amazing Q&A with Adam Jones

[@thegoatchild3545]

First!🤘😜🤘 My favorite album by my favorite band ever. Incomparable. The album art is by Alex Grey who is very much alive. Maynard has two other bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.😋👍

[@RudyCantGame]

Saw Tool a month ago. Now seeing A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifur (Keenan's 3rd band) for James Maynard Keenan's 60th birthday.

[@johncarpenter3751]

Such a good show! I saw the Sesanta tour in Atlanta last month! Primus stole the show for me

[@jeanineluedemann4049]

I'm 63 and Tool is my favorite band. Have seen them live a number of times and they are phenomenal. I can't wait for you to do the 2nd half of Lateralus! Fantastic album!

[@timrodriguez3508]

Well done!!! I wish there was a “love” button Now you must spiral out and listen to the song Lateralus Love you 2

[@Acebabe]

Welcome in the world of Tool ... , thanks for listening and sharing...greets from Amsterdam 🤟🏽💝

[@TheBradsk1379]

TOOL won a Grammy for "Schism", "7empest" which is 12 and a half minutes of pure audio bliss, and "Ænima" which is my personal favorite song EVER....also 10,000 Days is a great album to react to

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

Maynard James Keenan- lead singer... TOOL, A Perfect Circle, Pucifer

[@reginasamilpa44]

the only singer.....

[@chriswebb7822]

@@reginasamilpa44 in Tool yes!

[@Acebabe]

....and NOT a lead singer .... 🤪​@@reginasamilpa44

[@lawrencefine5020]

This is Tool's best album IMHO. Wise choice grasshopper. The production is exceptional, the songs are exceptional and brilliant. Easily one the greatest Progressive Metal Albums ever made. You guys are in for a treat.

[@reginasamilpa44]

30+ year listener and they are my favorite band, no one compares. #Toolforever#DannyCareyforever#MaynardJamesKeenanforever#AdamJonesforever#JustinChancellorforever

[@user-mq5zt1gk4p]

I'm commenting as I'm watching this for for the first time. The Grudge is just starting. You two have no idea what you're in for.

[@brianwolfe5982]

Haha, welcome to the Tool journey. 🤘🌀 SUBSCRIBED

[@divid3d]

I remember vividly when I first heard schism and saw the music video (the first time it was played on TV here). the second I heard that incredible bass in the intro I was hooked, and it just got more amazing as it went on. I'd heard a couple of tool tracks before which I'd liked, but it was seeing and hearing schism that made me go out and buy all their cds haha.

[@heyskipj]

Exactly. Hearing this for the first time made me rethink everything I loved in music. Only for me that happened at Ænima.

[@pdiddly086]

Favorite band and favorite album, well 1A) Lateralus 1B) Aenima. I love how yall are not pausing the songs while listening. Tool meant for their albums to be listened too straight through. Every song flows beautifully into the next one. I see alot of people suggesting to have the lyrics open while listening to them. I actually recommend that for a second listen and not a first. You don't want to get distracted and lose the beauty of the entire bands contribution. The music moves you as much as the lyrics. Their songs hit me differently every time I listen to them. Look forward to seeing the next reaction installment of the album. I was going to say the next couple of songs are personal favorites of mine, but that really applies to every song on this album. Tool does not have a bad song, which is mind blowing!

[@DJMAERZ]

Im simple, I see TOOL, I instantly subscribe.

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

I really appreciate the way you put that!! Said 'you must invest. Yes, truly let the money sic engulf you

[@ThirdEye...]

Hope you go through all Tool Discography…

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

A perfect Circle... Three Libra's

[@crystalscolza1663]

The small in between songs are what we call palate cleansers. Getting you into the vibe of where they're going next. That's why, just like Pink Floyd The Wall really listening to the album in its entirety is the experience. So you have that to look forward to once you finish all the chunks of the album.

[@johnare3617]

Subbed and liked. Great reaction and love your dynamic.❤

[@qostka]

Lateralus, Parabol&Parabola in front of you - embrace this moment :)

[@susiejo143]

Here for Tool, best band ever❤ will you be doing the rest of the album? You've missed some deep and beautiful songs!!

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

Yes

[@MikeJones-mf2fw]

Jambi, 46 and 2, right in two, so much to choose from.😊

[@kevinb-rad20]

I can’t wait for y’all’s reaction to the rest of the album! Spiral out 🌀

[@louisenglish8069]

Don't listen to Tool regularly, but Schism should be up there with Nirvana's 'Smell Like Teen Spirit,' (90's) The Beatles, 'Wanna Hold Your Hand,' (60's) Zeppelin's ' Stairway to Heaven,' (70's) songs that define and usher in a particular decade of music.

[@ThirdEye...]

Eh? Tool listening must be constant in Life…

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Adam's Great Dane dog passed away during production. His name was Eon Blue

[@user-rn9ge8pk5y]

Tool Army Reporting for "Dude E.

[@grimwagon72]

Something mystical about watching "first timers" reacting to Tool Noticed you reacted to the 1975 live version of No Quarter would love to see a reaction to Tool covering this song live

[@Soljarag5]

Can't wait for the next part!

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

I forgot to add❤great reaction and presentation from both of you. Thanks for sharing and experiencing Tool.🥇👏🙌

[@eggstu]

Adam Jones is a visual artist and worked on some movies. His visions are most responsible for Tools music videos. Personally, i find it intriguing and well done but i get why some people call it creepy. I find it original and a form of art

[@johncarpenter3751]

Ohh, I’m definitely checking out your No Quarter reaction

[@stinkfist9848]

Tool Army here

[@epnlvr9790]

Lets goooooooo

[@woundsofthecrisis]

subbed, tool is life, tool is love 🤟🤘

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

Hello, yes it is my 1st, but you are about to go on a fun journey. Relax and embrace the music. Much love

[@ajagoff]

The combination of David Gray's artwork and Lanyard John Keenan's lyrics really just sets everything off so well.

[@eggstu]

😂

[@heatheral-hammadi3046]

Stop it lol.

[@chriswebb7822]

🤣🤣

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Also "The Witness" by Adam Jones. It's a brilliant 8-min music video, promoting his Signature laser-scanned and reproduced Gibson Les Paul #Starburst. It features ¾s of Tool (himself, Danny and Justin)

[@adampadilla74]

Great Reaction! For me, Tool is the GOAT and my informal guru. This album is about psychological transformation. Track 1, let go of your grudges, they are holding you back. Be patient, it will serve you well. Resolve your relationship schisms or disagreements, they are hindering your progress. Spiral out, keep going.🌀🌀🌀

[@nucl3arboNg]

Schism was on one of the Guitar Hero games can't remember which one off hand. Oh and you did show about Maynard being in "A Perfect Circle", but he also leads for "Puscifer" who you should also check out.

[@LudvikM]

Yeah, I can relate to that. The first, I don't know, 20 times? I listen to a new Tool song is usually like learning a new language. I cannot even tell whether I like it or not because my freaking brain doesn't understand what I'm feeding it. Then, by the 200th listen, I know I like it, and by the 500th time it's like part of my DNA or something. Except for Pneuma. I don't think I'll ever be able successfully air drum to that one. It's good to know your limits.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Welcome to the rabbit hole. Spiral out!

[@jesseturnip]

Alex grey is the painter that inspires the artwork

[@EchoesDaBear]

GREAT reaction Dev & Mike!! Can you hear that sound?! It's the Tool Army, marching in 11/8 time to aid in your journey! Lateralus is a truly remarkable album...a progressive metal masterpiece. Each successive album brought more and more progressive sound to the fore. Each more complex than the last. All of their music gets better the more you listen to it. Can't wait for the rest of the album...Cheers!

[@user-pl4yr7si7e]

Great reactions This album is mind-blowing

[@davidc4465]

Adam is from Libertyville IL

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

You should continue on the TOOL journey, very much worth the time

[@stewpot6998]

Yeah, Danny Carey is pretty much the greatest ever now. He'll maintain intervals and shift it over a sixteenth, so his bass drum for instance, counting 1e+a, will accent the e and a of the down beat (1and3). I'm trying to describe what he does on Eulogy, anyhow... 😂👍 Tool is not a real band. They have zero throw away songs. Not one. Great thumbnail!!😅😮

[@user-mq5zt1gk4p]

I think it requires an advanced math/music degree to understand Danny Carey

[@stewpot6998]

@@user-mq5zt1gk4p Yes. You are right. He studied under Aloke Dhutta.

[@snax087]

definitely recommend pulling the lyrics up. Maynard is quite the poet and has very unorthodox but compelling and beautiul lyrics

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

To recreate the experience when an album was first released, we usually don't look at lyrics unless the album provided them. But for albums/CDs that were released post-Internet, perhaps we should make an exception. 🤓

[@snax087]

@@MusicforBusyPeople maybe after the track is done so as not to take away from the initial experience, but a lot of these do have videos with lyrics so its easier to read along. These guys are just such a unique experience and every member is a master of their craft that it seems detracting if you dont get to read the lyrics while the song is playing since its paints such an incredible picture along with the soundscape. Regardless im glad youre enjoying the album :) ive only really started listening to these guys since 2018 and theyre my #1 favorite band now. No one else can really do what these guys do

[@user-kx7cu6md5b]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesclark8289]

Spiral out!

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

Slowed down, yes, but also played backwards... The "his cat" sound

[@eggstu]

Im not here to tell you how to experience Tool but it does help if you relisten with lyrics pulled. Maynard is a brilliant lyricists and usually their songs have a pretty profound meaning or overall theme. The Grudge is all about not holding grudes and letting them go or allowing it to consume you. Schism is about the importance of communication in any relationship

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

To recreate the experience when an album was first released, we usually don't look at lyrics unless the album provided them. But we will certainly be checking out the lyrics upon subsequent listens.

[@ericjonesy71]

Also helps to have some good headphones instead of earbuds. Especially with complaints of not being able to hear what he's saying.

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

I hear ya @ericjonesy71 but we only break out the big headphones when we listen separately. Dev's earbuds cost $300 BTW. I don't think that was the issue in this case.

[@ericjonesy71]

@@MusicforBusyPeople I hear ya, and perhaps I'm just being a music snob or whatever, but high quality music production deserves to be listened to on decent quality equipment. Earbuds will simply never compare to good quality headphones. I have 3 different pair of $300 earbuds, and 2 different headphones, one around $300 and some cheap ones I take on travel trips for about $100. Even the $100 headphones sound 5x better than the earbuds, it's just in the nature of their inherent designs.

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

What is better than music to be a snob about? I agree that earbuds don't sound as good as "real" headphones or speakers, but I was just referring to understanding the lyrics.

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

All I’m gonna say is RUSH 2.0+ because every aspect of this band, encompasses or embodies ALL the traits of Rush(that make them so great)except one-and that is their sound. I got to see them in Jan this year, was the fourth time seeing them and EVERY TIME was BETTER than the previous one.(like Rush)They played The Grudge and 15,000 of us went ballistic when he pulled off that 20 second scream, and the music was PERFECT, sound QUALITY EFFECTS PERFECT(like Rush)just totally mind blowing experience.🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🎤oh yeah, best living/performing drummer since Neil, all your comments verify it too. Perfect Circle and Pusifier too

[@chriswebb7822]

Sub'd for a Tool journey!!

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

¾s American, ¼ UK

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

Ah, didn't realize Justin was British. I guess the original bass player was American, but I still stand corrected.

[@heatheral-hammadi3046]

First off you need the lyrics……also it is interesting that the band composes the song and then Maynard puts lyrics to it. The opposite of how most bands write.

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

To recreate the experience when an album was first released, we usually don't look at lyrics unless the album provided them. But we will certainly be checking out the lyrics upon subsequent listens.

[@salvadorcamacho2665]

You guys need to have lyrics up while listening

[@MusicforBusyPeople]

To recreate the experience when an album was first released, we usually don't look at lyrics unless the album provided them. But for albums/CDs that were released post-Internet, perhaps we should make an exception. 🤓

[@eggstu]

While I agree, they should also experience the music first. I didn't have any lyrics initially when these albums released

[@rollins0681]

@@MusicforBusyPeopleThis is the way! Good on you. But yes, Maynard’s lyrics are cerebral

[@theawakener4360]

Alex grey

[@vaughnnewman8903]

As cheesy as this may sound, Tool is more of an experience than a band. Continue down the rabbit hole and Spiral Out...

[@RosettaStoned462]

This is my favorite fucking band ever. Music has never affected me so profoundly until I got into Tool. I must say, I was disappointed you did the full album in one reaction. You would have been so much better off reacting to them individually.

[@loyaluwang4228]

If you really dig deep find out what's this band's about, you'll gain two extra limbs plus one eye.

[@cochese95]

I love tool but schism is one of my least favourite songs. Mostly because how overplayed it was on the radio but also the 7/8 is just too predictable.