Danny Carey (Tool) - 'Pneuma' Reaction! A True Magician on the Drums!

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"Pneuma" is a track from Tool's 2019 album Fear Inoculum. When performed live, it often features extended instrumental sections and elaborate visual effects, reflecting Tool’s signature style of blending complex rhythms and immersive visuals.

[@sarafrey3163]

I never get tired of watching this! Never.

[@glamstarlady]

Same, it’s beautiful!❤

[@e.jamesshepard7183]

We had a 5th camera to the left of the kit in place but we couldn't use it because the feed kept cutting out. Joe Slaby ( drum tech ) and Danny.were both gracious, kind, helpful and wonderful for agreeing and allowing us access to pull this all off. I'm sure you can guess which company I work at by what I have said. If you can't, we provide his sticks.

[@olly8453]

Awesome. Was Danny filmed for the entire live show? Or was it just for Pneuma?

[@e.jamesshepard7183]

@@olly8453 it was specifically agreed to and contracted for "pneuma' only. We specifically asked for that song and during talks he said he'd try and add a little more than he would usually for us. We have a good relationship with him. We kept ribbing him though because if you didn't know Vic Firth is part of the Zildjian Co and he uses Paiste which we refer to as garbage can lids.

[@tsinnott74]

That's a great story! Thanks for sharing man!! I play Vic Firth also.

[@richskater]

I always wondered about the rest of the show too. There's a spot you can freeze and see the setlist on the cabinet to his left. 46&2 would have been cool to see.

[@tedwlkr8]

Great story. Thanks for doing this video. My friends and I play this video every weekend in the Mancave. Never gets old.

[@bensieber6960]

Nothing better than watching one of the all-time legendary masters at work!! Just beautiful!!

[@origjoker8848]

"The Octopus" putting in work.....Fascinates me every time I watch it.

[@abidababida7096]

Danny isn’t just a drummer, he is a master tactician on the drums. I been playing drums for 48 yrs and it was a while since i was super impressed by a drummer but Danny blows me away. Danny is 1 of very few drummers who can keep multiple different times at the same time. Nearly impossible for many. He does it with ease.

[@toddgersh]

Word

[@timb9525]

58 years young when this was recorded. Peace

[@manna6618]

Dude ...58? Only half way through your life cuz... so much to experience, much love bro. ;)

[@jfs70ss]

@@manna6618 That makes you 63 like myself. Half way? I doubt either of us will make 126 but 90 won't be so bad. Peace and blessings from the SF Bay Area Cali.

[@manna6618]

@@jfs70ss love from Oz bro, cousins! ;)

[@jfs70ss]

@@manna6618 Oz? Where is that? lol

[@manna6618]

@@jfs70ss Australia bro ...the land of the appreciative. ;)

[@AndrewRedskin]

Danny Carey keeps time for the universe.

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

And it's a polyrythem....

[@chrisw3421]

Far and away the most viewed drum video ever, ever! He's a living legend

[@SharilynBratton]

I believe he wears whichever team jersey is the team of the city they are playing in at the time, that’s what I heard anyway.

[@trauma_junkies2145]

yes thats part of the contract when they play at a basketball stadium that he gets an outfit (jersey and shorts) for the team that uses that stadium

[@tojorozombie]

It may have began with someone who played for Atlanta (?) also a massive T00L fan, knew where to leave a uniform of home colors, in his size, also knowing D loved him some NBA…grew from there.🤷‍♂️

[@gesundheit602]

Doing two completely different rhythms with his hands and effortlessly playing a song with a crazy time signature like that is just incredible.

[@PongGod]

Not to mention the rhythms with each foot. Dude is incredible.

[@darci4883]

He wears the jersey of where he performs. This was filmed at T.D. Garden in Boston.

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

One of the best drummers ever and the polyrhythms are insane. Definitely need to check out Chad Smiths (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) Drumeo reaction. Best improv drummer out there now.

[@DaveGermainDisJointed]

There's nothing better and worse than seeing a piece of art that both diminishes you and inspires you at the same time!

[@susiejo143]

Yessss more Tool, every thing they do is great stuff❤

[@tylerdurden8631]

Travis Barker isn’t even in the same league as Danny Carey. Great reaction as usual guys!

[@yoerysborrego8849]

I'm so freaking agree with You

[@johntash5895]

What I love is he's playing different rhythms with each hand - perfectly!! Mesmerizing.

[@ronparsons8786]

And feet 😮

[@stephaniewhite7512]

This never gets old. I love Danny. Long haired Larry Bird looking big boy can play ❤

[@ronparsons8786]

Wake up child, release the light Wake up now child

[@christianwilliamson9752]

The sleeper has awoken

[@chrissmith1011]

Danny is a monster.

[@billpimentel-vm6cu]

6’4” beast of a drummer

[@RoadRage55]

Here’s the crazy part. It’s not even a SOLO. This is just a “regular” TOOL song that they play every night they’re on tour. Imagine playing this not just ONCE, but EVERY TIME the song is up…… Danny Carey is the GOAT.

[@petermerkin6428]

Danny Carey is a Polyrhythmic Genius!

[@ko4otv43]

I get emotional everytime I watch this performance. I greatly appreciate you all taking the time to go on this journey with Danny it made my day.

[@quincee3376]

Tool is incredible in concert.

[@TheBsnook]

Love some Danny Carey! Now you need to check out Neil Peart from Rush doing drum solo in Germany. It's an amazing journey. See where a lot of modern day drummers got their inspiration.

[@millerbeer01]

I prefer the Rio solo, just because it's great to hear the crowd go nuts. The Germany solo is more produced imo. Both amazing however 🤘🏼

[@AndresSanchez-pp3ho]

No Yyz exit stage left is the only solo to be baptized into

[@louofm1]

Neil peart (from Rush) in Frankfort Germany is a must see. Danny was heavy inspired by Neil. They became close friends during Neil's final years. RIP

[@johnthompson6374]

- How many drums can be hit at once? - Yes

[@thisisitreactions]

Top Tier comment!!!

[@vishadow]

Love it! The Toolbox is full of surprises 😂 Great band and they have a very unique sound. Each member has an opportunity to shine in various songs.

[@diverdown631]

That's one song in a 2 1/2 to 3 hour show

[@johncondon4081]

One of my favorite shows I’ve seen

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Pretty much solid like that straight through the set. They’re one of the best live band to see.. I would suggest them if someone only had one show to choose for any given year, despite the lofty ticket prices. Their soundstage is revolutionary and many other acts have copied it, as it’s optimized for great sound wherever you’re seated.

[@KodamaOM01]

And genuinely one of the nicest human beings out there. Man is in his 60s and still pulling off these musical journeys night after night. There's a great interview with him in his home studio, which is their creative space to this day. He's also got deep roots in jazz and other genres that influence many of the swing beats you hear in tracks like Pneuma.

[@ericwilliams2546]

A lot of people think he is one of the best drummers of all time, he picked up jazz fusion drumming for fun (which I think says a lot). Him using his arms and legs non stop, switching in and out of time signatures, and the speed which he can go at can be mind blowing. He is definitely one of the most technical and precise musicians out there. This was just one song too, he does this for hours at a time, my forearm would be cramping after the intro.

[@spiderbass65]

I was at this show in Boston. He wears the hometown hoop jersey wherever he plays, and Larry Bird’s 33 is also the time signature for much of this tune. He wore a Kobe Lakers shirt for the encore just to fuck with us. Funny guy.

[@thisisitreactions]

He is alright in my book for trolling Boston lol! Much love!

[@spiderbass65]

@@thisisitreactions Being from Boston, we love sarcastic humor. Can’t wait to see Danny playing 80’s King Crimson here in Boston in a month.

[@michaelb1761]

@@spiderbass65 Yeah, that was pretty awesome when I saw Steve Vai, Danny Carey, and a couple of members of King Crimson were touring together this year.

[@grimmturd]

He wore Kevin Garnett's jersey when he came to MN on Halloween 2023.

[@BrashTracks]

Yeah I think maybe it's on their rider that he gets a personalized jersey of the town the play in.

[@dougoneill7266]

At some points in this he was keeping 4 completely seperate rhythms. remarkable drummer. It's why they call him the Octopus.

[@d4mdcykey]

Exactly! How someone can separate each limb and yet have them in rhythm at this level still blows my mind even after being a music fan for 50+ years.

[@jimmyredmond4239]

This level of genius reminds me of Oscar Peterson. Although a pianist, the way he had each hand doing virtuosic feats independent of each other simultaneously and on the fly is a rare ability.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

4 limbs, all doing different patterns at the same time. Rub your belly, pat your head, tap your foot, and slide the other foot side to side. At the same time. Now keep rhythm to a weird time signature with all four limbs.

[@isabelleb1648]

Danny is the master. He's the best. If you get the opportunity, go see Tool live. It will blow your mind.

[@christopherbailey557]

Just remember this is only one song. Imagine 10 or 15 in a row.

[@st3phgr1ce]

You know it’s good if Corey drops the f-bomb twice in one phrase! 😂❤

[@michaeltveten8458]

Props to Corey for recognizing all of Danny’s crescendos and diminuendos. 👏…….And, Olliwood, it’s ok to hate the Celtics, Everybody did! But Bird thrived on that hate. 🤣. Y’all killed this reaction! Loved it!

[@jeffmurray1681]

At some points in the song, he is playing different time signatures with all 4 limbs. The Octopus.

[@Ziggywillow1957]

Definitely a phenomenal dummer. His jersey the number was Boston Celtic Larry Bird number😊. Great reaction

[@ronb6152]

He has basketball uniforms for all the cities they play in. This show was in Boston.

[@stevenaleman7454]

This song is played in such an odd time signature that it’s hard to follow, but it’s a great song to listen to…Dream Theater’s drummer, Mike Portnoy, was put on the spot by Drumeo team to see how fast Mike could listen and learn to play this song since he had never heard this song before…in a few hours and 2 run throughs, Mike played it start to finish while adding his own style to the song…The video is here in KZbin if you guys want to check it out….😎🥁🔥 great reaction video guys!!

[@user-xn3ux4yu2f]

🐙🔥🐙🔥🐙🔥 Danny Carry the Octopus. Fire 🔥 Song

[@buddhaprovide]

Danny was wearing a Celtics jersey in this one because this concert was in Boston. He wears the hometown jersey of where he's at for the show...so there's that....I've seen tool in Denver (Nuggets gear), Dallas (in a Mav's jersey), San Francisco (in Warrior's)....I bet there's something of him in a Piston's jersey from a Detroit show around somewhere....

[@robertgonzalez4646]

true!

[@chriswebb7822]

I've probably watched that video at least 100 times, no joke!

[@donthomas7090]

I heard that whatever city they are playing in Danny will that team's uniform.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

He does, I’ve seen him with various other team jerseys and he pretty much sports the colors of the home team wherever they’re at.

[@stevenaleman7454]

Another great performance to react to is Mike Portnoy’s drumming with Dream Theater called “Instrumedley -Modern Drummer Festival 2003“ which is a collection of their best songs mashed together…his drumming will make you eyes fall out of your skull…🥁🔥🔥👍

[@susiejo143]

I could watch him drum forever, just the best❤🔥🔥🔥 Its ok....when theyre in the D hes got a pistons jersey😊

[@DizzyD850]

there is a reason he as known as "the octopus" in the drumming world

[@stevewillis8710]

He gets full kits from a bunch of the venues Tool plays. He probably has one from a Detroit show. Glad you enjoyed seeing this maestro at work. "The Grudge" or anything from The Lateralus album would make for an interesting listening experience. Peace.

[@bernardh4635]

I went to the concert in Dallas. You could feel everything in your chest. lol drums in the front and guitars in the back and the voice just goes around and around. lol Fun concert. I took my best friend, The last concert we went to together was Pink Floyd. Almost 30 years to the date. We almost stole a limo. Fun times.

[@Mr-Neven]

Travis is great but Carey is a saint

[@patches6309]

Danny Carey is nicknamed The Human Octopuss for good reason. The guy is absolute Fire on the kit. Best in the business with few equals.

[@rickfulton3468]

4 guys in a band looking at each other and thinking how lucky am I... these guys are fkn awesome..

[@morphine0000]

"He does work". Understatement of the century here.

[@Spudz76]

The double amazing part beyond the complexity of the patterns and all the different sounds is that on top of all that, every strike is at an intentional and exact velocity, like the middle rimshot/steel section "breathes" in waves of intensities, as does the cascading tonal triplets section. He doesn't just get excited and bang it out once the heavy bits come through. A bit more of a jazz drummer that happens to play rock/metal/progressive. Many of the drums are Mandala pads and play samples (live modified by 128 levels of pressure sensing, so they still get the "feels" and not just sound like a drum machine) from the big stack next to him that he loaded up the presets at the setup. That allows him to have more drum types (and some non-drum percussion like xylophone/marimba) without 20 trucks full of equipment or long resets between songs, and in some songs he's also filling what a keyboardist might do, with sticks. He built most of his soundbanks by playing the actual instrument and sampling it, like a sonic soul collector.

[@matrav]

Nice reaction, tool army checking in ..

[@fearlessvinyl]

and don't forget this is a live performance. no extra takes to make things perfect. pure talent!

[@TheSTR8dope]

Hey bros, it's time for lateralus, WITH LYRICS ASAP!

[@theivory1]

That is from another planet.

[@dubbleplusgood]

@ThisIsIt - FYI, Danny Carey wears the jersey of the city he's playing in and this was recorded in Boston. If they were in Chicago, he'd be wearing the Bulls. Originally, Danny wanted to be in the NBA.

[@ellisavage72]

I did enjoy seeing your reactions! I enjoy seeing others discover the music I love. The whole band are musical genius... 😊

[@3generboiler]

Stinkfist has to be next … you’ll be blown away again

[@thisisitreactions]

Will give them a look

[@tbone2071]

@@thisisitreactions have the lyrics when u do

[@syx3s]

i hope one day soon tool releases a whole crapload of footage that fans didn't know about because they've always been against being recording while playing live. it's easy to listen to this song (and all of their other ones) without having any idea how insane what these musicians are doing. i really hope that they've been amassing a huge archive over the years of their performances because it would be such a shame if what they do live was lost when they stop performing.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Perfectionists. Fibonacci sequence. Completely organized chaos. Love these guys❤😊

[@andrewholland1701]

One of if not the king of polyrythms..

[@steve_the_designer]

Neil Peart fan here. This shit was just next level.

[@conors4430]

After everything he does during that song, particularly the bridge, I absolutely adore the double cymbol choke after the bridge crescendo. I don’t know why it makes me so happy.

[@michaellamb9596]

This one never gets old

[@spursy1]

When I saw Tool in San Antonio he was wearing Duncan jersey. He shows love to the different arenas.

[@mrcatsuit]

He’s a very thoughtful guy

[@kj4726]

He also has a serious collection of electronic instruments. Drums & electronics: now that's a solo work I'd very much like to hear one day.

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome video.

[@jam1870utube]

Danny Carey is 6'5" and played basketball in high school, went to University of Missouri - Kansas City to study music, wasn't good enough to win a basketball scholarship, but is a big fan of basketball. He became a big fan of Kansas basketball, which is known for its college basketball program. I hear that Danny wears a pro basketball jersey from each city that Tool performs in. He probably was performing in the Boston area when this video was shot, and it probably was given to him by the team. I've seen other videos of him wearing other pro jerseys. It's seems like that's all he wears when he performs on stage.

[@doubledeerussell4005]

EPIC!!!!

[@erikcole7443]

I love how ya'll like his ability to be doing so many things at once, there are only a few drummers in history that can focus like that. Neil pert, Herb Alexander, Dave Lombardo, Phil Collins (singing while doing it),Lars of course, and many more as i think of it. Check out Akira Jimbo a japanese drummer that created a drumming metho called "four way independance", he uses a lot of triggers and is a one man show. Also look up the band Messhugga and the song "Bleed" this guy is on another level.

[@jkmarshall3553]

This blows my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best drummer I've ever seen/heard!!!!!!!!

[@zackamig4446]

Lol you're right people do talk about Travis Barker, but anyone that knows anything about drumming wouldn't havr daney carey snd travis in the same hemisphere

[@77Samuel75]

Tool has so many great songs that it's hard to make recommendations without it turning into a huge list. So, I will just recommend 3 of the ones that get reacted to the most. Lateralus, 46&2, and Right in Two.

[@jak959]

This was filmed at the td garden in Boston, thats why he has the 33 on him for one of the best basketball players of all time, Larry "legend " Bird.

[@RogerEssigArtist]

First time I watched tool was in 2000 abd had 'bad' seat in the venue. But it did mean I got yo watch Danny Carey from directly side-on. I watched all his limbs in perfe t view, it was incredible to watch.

[@dlwitt]

In the middle section all four limbs were playing 4 different time signatures at the same time. Nearly impossible for even the greatest drummers

[@douvier]

Danny wears different team jerseys for every different town they play!

[@tommym5023]

Yesss been waiting for you guys reaction to this 👍

[@terrywages908]

He wears a different jersey every town he goes to, he was at Boston Square Gardens on that video. He is a huge basketball fan

[@akven0m]

Danny wears the jersey of whatever city their playing in at the time. He's a huge basketball fan.

[@ricknazzaro6586]

No drum machine there boys! One of the best

[@ten4thebguy]

Tool is just so badass !

[@Thedeepseanomad]

He keeps the time internally with his legendary King Engine..😉

[@michaelfrieszell6745]

Digging around in the tool.box😂

[@Lateralus101]

Danny Carrey wears a jersey from the city he’s playing in that night. Usually a legend, like himself.

[@dhaken]

I considered asking you guys to do this song , just last night. nice !

[@kingjames1308]

Danny is a basketball lover and I believed played for Kansas State. He is like 6'7". He owns all of the jerseys and wears different ones all the time.

[@stefaniebrauer128]

I really enjoy your channel and all of your perspectives. 🤘🙌

[@EngineeredChannel]

Danny = 🐐

[@susannebrown3255]

It’s Animal from the Muppet Show👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-J.RPoole]

Just stumbled on your channel and instantly subscribed. Pneuma comes from the Greek, meaning spirit or soul.

[@fakefunbags]

They don't call him 'The Octopus' for nothing. I've heard it said that TOOL has a lead drummer with a back-up band. 🤘😁

[@robertbootier8223]

Great reaction. 🤙

[@carlakane3313]

More Tool!! 🌀🌀🌀

[@darrellscott5610]

his timing is crazy like he is playing 3 differernt beats