TOOL - Descending (REACTION) with my wife

[@toolfankrk]

Danny the drummer, Adam guitarist and Justin the bassist are composing the music. Then they give it to Maynard the vocalist and he is writing his lyrics and melody around music. Thats why his vocal is like another instrument. It flows with music. Perfect example of that is "Schism" and "The Grudge"

[@miscmeme]

The Patient, Disposition, Lateralus and Right in Two are also some more great examples of him creating the narrative and vocal rhythm just from being sent an instrumental version. "Extremely talented and creative" does no justice. I'm still amazed at how great this album is. Even more so considering how much time it took between 10,000 days to Fear Inoculum. And that they weren't just releasing music that copied or mimicked their biggest hits. Each song stands out with its own merit.

[@aaronwolf3587]

Apparently the formula for greatness 😎✌️

[@scottw.7587]

@@miscmemeRight in Two is one of the most lyrically genius songs ever. That includes greats like Bernie Taupin (who writes the lyrics for Elton John) Johnny Cash.

[@RosettaStoned462]

I'm shes right, they are all genius'

[@thesociophobe8425]

This works because it's actually fairly easy to write harmony and rhythm over a melody...it's much harder to write melody over a set harmony and rhythm.

[@-TRIAD-]

My Favorite parts of Your Reactions is when You Pause the Song and Try to Explain Your Emotions. The Funny Thing is, Your Expressions on Your Faces Tell Us. To answer one of your questions, Adam, lead guitar, Justin, bassist, Danny, drummer, write the music, and then they give it to Maynard, and he writes the lyrics. Thank You for Reacting to this Track, You Two are AWESOME 😎

[@heathhooper3699]

Andrei said 'There are not words to describe the greatness. I try to listen and process the words, to think about them, but the music takes control.' This is insightful and such a brilliant coice on the part of Maynard to just.... let the last half of this song go. After singing the verse which is, to me, the culmination of TOOL, what else can you do?

[@damiondifranco2967]

Your favorite part of the reaction video is their reaction? Brilliant!

[@scottmatzeder9162]

IMO, Tool is the most artistic, precise and all immersive Metal/Progressive band in history! My #1 favorite band! They are all True Masters of their craft... They all, each member, has their own part in the creation of this Unique Art! Many say too many chef`s destroy the pot! Not with Tool, I call it layering of their styles! Masterpiece after Masterpiece....Genius!

[@hawks7775]

I love so much music from several genre's... but Tool definitely submerges you in musical emotions..and they master the ability to create a set up , intense action , the climax and resolution....I feel those who open up with no bias can recognize Tool perform for themselves...they aren't creating music to simply be rock stars or be liked...and true listeners can recognize that...and the songs are so emotionally powerful when they are so authentic

[@Varek.50]

I love your reaction. Especially towards the end. That deep exhale you gave. Every TOOL song does this to me. Wait until you read the lyrics and understand what they mean. Every TOOL song is deeply meaningful. And when you understand the lyrics, and hear them along with the music, the you're transformed. Ascend. They are a TOOL for healing, evolving, and overcoming.

[@flangmasterj]

"These people cannot be normal." I love that. You're right, they're geniuses. They're operating on a different level to most other musicians. I loved the reaction guys. Keep going.

[@marmarsmandalas]

I listen to TooL every single day sometimes all day, many do. Some songs take a few listens but when it catches you won’t be able to get enough. Love you both❤

[@sharilynbratton6476]

This is my favorite Tool song, I love to listen to it at night in bed with my headphones on and just lose myself for awhile in the dark and the fantastic music. Maynard's voice starts out so ethereal and almost haunting and then moves into such strong power to get his message across. And what a message, this is one where you really do need to search out the lyrics.

[@Rogivez]

I love the perspective and respect you have with music, I just need to listen more of Tool.

[@LexK137]

This is for sure the most beautiful song they've ever written. I also recommend it for night driving.

[@thisistheyear99]

We understand what you are going through with TOOL. So hard to describe them and to describe the feeling, but it is definitely a feeling and a journey.. And you are 100% right, they don't sound like anyone, they have their own sound. They're simply out of this world. You guys are a fun couple lol. Cherish that 🤘🏼

[@-TRIAD-]

Invincible, how are you my friend, Andrei and Dominika have Awesome 🛠️T⚙️⚙️L🛠️ Reactions, I hope All is Well with You and Yours🙏 GO LEAFS GO 👊🍻

[@thisistheyear99]

@@-TRIAD- TRIAD my friend. I'm well, thank you! Good to see you and hope all is well with you and yours 🙏🏼 Yes Andrei and Dominika have great TOOL reactions indeed. Really enjoying their journey. Go Leafs!! 🍁🏒😆👊🏼 Till the next track bud, cheers 🍻🤘🏼👁🌀🌀🌀

[@joeyattaway756]

This song calmly builds and descends into the gut. And calms you and crashes back like waves. You two are a treasure btw. You exude warmth and great souls. The band would enjoy your analysis.

[@TraditionalHippie]

0:41 well put 1:33 I completely agree. Their music almost forces you to invest in it to get the reward 5:57 he is right. It’s always the wrong time so just use your intuition and stick to it 6:51 not well put but I know what you mean ;) it’s hard to describe where we go when we’re into their music 9:14 keep it up. You guys are so charitable to each other 10:27 love it 10:59 love it 13:13 imo this is the toughest TOOL song to first listen follow. Y’all are doing great! 13:33 this might be a time to pause it? Just a thought. If you get sensory overload, pause it and process it with us 13:42 wow- proud of you 14:29 the sonic experience is almost 1/2 of their value because it’s done with the level and taste of the band members. So audio engineering on this level is par with the talent (unbelievably so). But the way they formulate music from my understanding is: The trio: Justin (bass) Danny (drums) Adam (guitar) start with a limerick or sound they have found and use that as a foundation to build a song out of that. It could be any of the players. One of them shows what they’ve been working on, then they start to “talk” to each other. They build the song. Maynard then comes in with the final product, and arranges the album structure, and of course his vocals

[@kennethsawyer8519]

You feel your apathy and while feel moved, you feel the shame of your own part in that apathy. The man made madness that we ARE hurdling to. Thank you for reacting to this. Believe me; die hard TOOL Army fans are as flabbergasted, when we hear it for the time. Like:"What just happened??!"

[@alshurdom6917]

Firstly,, you two are adorable. Secondly, Tool is the universal language of genius! Miss, you are so right! The way Tool constructs music...it is beautiful. They are masters of their craft.

[@stevewyman6848]

Love you guys! Cutest couple ever! And Tool is my favorite band and this is one of my top tracks. It's like a spiritual journey. Awesome! May I suggest you see them in concert. I've seen them nine times and every single time it's an amazing audio/visual experience. I know they will be touring this next fall season. Check out their tour schedule. Btw, this song has made me emotional; I literally teared up without knowing why.

[@bubbasboyngirl]

Excellent reaction! You are both correct, it's the entire experience. And it's different for everyone, but we can all agree that the sonics and the lyrics are pure magic. You never stop discovering something new. 30 years a fan, and the journey still goes on....

[@jrgdrumsandwatches]

In the first place the band without the singer write the music. Mostly songs come together from hours long jams, they take parts and bits and make it a whole, as drummer Danny Carey and guitarist Adam Jones often stated. They are very organic as a band and pay attention to every single detail. Only when the music is done they'll give it to singer Maynard James Keenan who writes the lyrics to the songs. Also they are masters is recording, production and mixing. Particularly this song is a masterpiece of audio design and music production. Absolutely beautiful!

[@royals1833]

In my humble opinion, this may be the greatest song ever written. Plain and simple.

[@matthewkolp993]

You guys are totally into it, this is how their music makes humans feel.

[@xtop23]

@20:55 .......is right where you said, wow, I actually teared up the first time I heard that. The layered building to that crescendo is just immense.

[@BM-tr1bq]

I wouldn’t be surprised if we find out one day that TOOL is from another dimension. The level of creativity and precision is unreal.

[@belowsealevel8663]

For TOOL songs, the bassist, drummer, and guitarist create the music and Maynard writes the vocals for the songs afterwards. In terms of losing Maynard's voice and lyrics in the songs, he has said he considers his voice just another instrument being played. When theses songs are engineered you'll often notice his voice is mixed in the middle of the song or behind some of the instrumentation, most bands vocals are placed in front of the music.

[@Rogivez]

I haven't listen Tool enough. I really must to listen more of their albums, this song is sick.🔥

[@EiriUesugiKun]

Welcome to the Tool Army. You will like it here. :)

[@paultullo3275]

There’s not a clunker in their catalogue. Some weird stuff, but it gets better with every listen.

[@rafanj824]

Do that my friend, you will not regret it. But the advice is that not every song you will like in the first listen.

[@lucassmith1886]

Do it. Some will take more listens, but weirdly enough, the more you listen to even the stuff you weren't really into originally, they will become some of your favorites. And then if you somehow end up taking a break from them like I did unintentionally for a couple of years, going back to them will blow your mind how totally unique and intense they are.

[@susiejo143]

The entire discography is 🔥

[@Xsyfrx]

Arizona native that loves Tool here. Love this channel, love to see Domenica to squirm in her seat as Tool overcomes her. Thanks for sharing from the US 🇺🇸

[@BoolFalse]

Thank you guys.. I listeneed this song maybe more than thousand times, but it's like i've explored it one more time with you ))

[@bradseyda4289]

Y’all’s reactions to my favorite band let’s me listen to them again for the first time. So genuine. So insightful. Welcome to the world of Tool and all of their brilliance.

[@Rayk76]

That was a beautiful pure genuine reaction...

[@brettsepulveda2994]

This song made cry because it’s so beautiful.

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

I love when you both express your feelings and thoughts about Tool. We all feel the same way and it’s so hard to explain what you hear and feel. They make you speechless 😂. Thank you for sharing!!! 🤘🏻🌀

[@atlarsenal]

This is what you get when four amazing geniuses find each other!

[@westloves]

To me it felt like its name, a descending down a hole. Like i was on a silent elevator going down a dark shaft to the center of the earth. Beautiful song

[@massthetics1013]

This is one of their less digestible tracks for new fans to be honest and you guys still liked it. So I think the reaction was great!

[@donaldc3884]

This is my favorite Tool song by far and is VERY relevant today.

[@mattheinly3772]

Thank you for another genuine and heartfelt reaction!! I'm sure that many other Tool fans, like myself, love watching reaction videos to see new Tool fans being born, as they hear this amazing band. We can't hear these songs for the first time again, but seeing someone else go through it is the closest thing. 😁😁👍 Your responses feel the closest to some of my first feelings hearing these songs. Descending is my favorite song of any band! This song is almost transformative. 🤯 Thank you for your reactions!!!!😊

[@Literallyjustmint]

That Wah solo at the end is probably my favorite guitar solo of all time.

[@damiondifranco2967]

We are lucky to exist in a world where there is Tool.

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

We understand exactly what you are having difficulty saying. No one really knows how to express it. Don't feel bad. Most of the lyrics videos have been taken down for copyright. Just pull it up online. EDIT: "Stir us from our wanton slumber" is the theme for the last 3 years.

[@hawks7775]

I love so much music from several genre's...but Tool definitely submerges you in musical emotions..and they master the ability to create a set up , intense action , the climax and resolution....I feel those who open up with no bias can recognize Tool perform for themselves...they aren't creating music to simply be rock stars or be liked...and true listeners can recognize that...and the songs are so emotionally powerful when they are so authentic

[@m.adampriest7719]

I’ve listened to tool since I was 17 and I’m 37 now and I still pickup new things. Think of this art like an classical arrangement almost.

[@camdenmullenaux4490]

Music is an eternal god, and it bestows its beauty through selected artists like a strike of lightning, ultimately flowing from the musician's talents to our ears. I am convinced some artists are "struck by God" moreso than others, and the members of Tool clearly radiate this bestowed gift

[@rafanj824]

That 20:53 part. I remember that i nearly cried when i heard that a time ago. And i'm not emotional to songs, i was so surprised when that happened. The guitar, bass and drums puts an incresing overwhelming pressure/tension and BOOM, everything becomes so clean, fresh and relaxing. Feels like ascending to Heaven. It's just that. That "WOW" is what i did when first heard that.

[@idonotweet]

100% had this happen to me too. And massive goosebumps

[@m4anow]

12:59 there it is😂😂 When she realized she was slipping off into trance and has to physically break herself from it❤

[@77Samuel75]

They basically get together and jam, they take the parts they like and weave them into a song, then they give it to Maynard, and he adds the vocals.

[@OldSkoolDad23]

The TOOL rabbit hole goes deep!🤘

[@wiseyeffect]

She has such untapped depth to her. He doesn’t really know the richness of her soul and she is just starting to reach deep within and awaken something she didn’t know laid dormant.

[@50NewEyes]

Beautifully said

[@graymain]

You are right TOOl are unique . the more you listen to them the more you will understand them . Spiral out !!

[@earlgreen1720]

The drumming is on another level.

[@EiriUesugiKun]

25:40 - "Tool is like ...." Well, Maynard James Keenan, the singer, once said: "Tool is exactly what it sounds like: It's a big dick. It's a wrench. ... we are ... your tool; use us as a catalyst in your process of finding out whatever it is you need to find out, or whatever it is you're trying to achieve." Tool is a tool for you to .. open up your mind and .. experience new things and ... find new ways to see old things. :)

[@alpo6668]

First time I heard this song was live in 2018 in Michigan. It blew me away and is now my favorite song barely edging past Pushit. And we know what both of you are trying to say, we’ve all been there.

[@olafm2416]

Tool.....is simply the best band in the world....

[@neologian1783]

You REALLY need to stop saying "I'm too stupid to....." First the two of you are GREAT!! Second, we ALL feel that way when listening to Tool. It's really wonderful to know others get taken away and transported by Tool's music for reasons they can't fully understand let alone explain. Love you guys!!

[@aaronwolf3587]

Thank you for doing this song. This one is special. Clearly ✌️

[@patrickfuller2423]

someone must get them to a show.

[@aaronwolf3587]

Whatever these guys are doing, it’s apparently the formula for greatness. ✌️

[@aceofwaters]

Bow down to the mf greatest to ever do it. This has to be in the top 3 of greatest works in modern rock. The other 2 interchangable with other Tool compositions.

[@georgederby2908]

I absolutely loved watching new tool fans beat born

[@lauriewilliamson1106]

If you ever have the opportunity, go see them in concert.

[@johnwilson1794]

Great reaction. The music is beautiful and amazing but the poems Maynard spits are equally amazing and profound. I highly recommend you read as you react. It adds a whole other level to the music.

[@vespadoeliseu]

well let her speak ...guy.. you just listen. do the same thing in life. She is on all another level. 😄❤

[@jimijammer59]

Simply love your Tool journey

[@stephencohen8771]

TooL. You can’t beat ‘em. So ya have to join ‘em!

[@pauldavis2535]

Don’t worry everyone feels the same ❤

[@brentjackson187]

Tool is a spiritual journey. Every song is an experience. The lyrics are very profound, but his voice is used as an instrument for many songs. I do recommend listening with the lyrics pulled up though, because there is so much meaning behind every single word.

[@slantz49]

On a whim ... I have zero clue of the region where you live I am Guessing Spain ? Not a big deal I appreciate your journey into the Tool realm I have seen your thumb nails and this is my first trip with you .. thank you for reacting to my Favorite band ❤

[@tonysoto8949]

As a TOOL fan since 1996 as the years went by I felt unique and rare because there weren’t that many TOOL fans and without the internet it was amazing to meet other TOOL fans at concerts or at Tower Records here in Hollyweird California. After the FI album skyrocketed past Tailor Sweets on the charts for ge secret was out of the bag and now their are gazillions of TOOL fans everywhere. I continue to enjoy the ride this once in a lifetime band has taken me on. I believe at their age we can get one more maybe 2 albums before the trip comes to an end. Let’s enjoy Maynard and the boys while we still have them and they still tour.

[@elskeletor3566]

Tyler Swift 😂 They knocked her off the Charts

[@stephenlackey5852]

TθθL can be classified as progressive metal, but I believe future musicologists will also study their music as its own genre-much as professors of film studies regard Tarantino or Anderson as a post-modernist BUT ALSO so extraordinarily specific within this classification as to be a pinnacle. This, along with an exhaustive list of other TθθL songs, is high art… extraordinarily emotionally moving, complex, poetic… breathtaking.

[@leilak978]

Yeah! The genre of TOOL is TOOL!! 😄

[@downinbda]

this is music for your soul

[@zachary9009]

Pause all you want! I love that other people love this music! They compose and write all of their own music. Listen to Lateralus. It's written and composed based on the Fibonacci Sequence. It's fucking beautiful.

[@FatBoySlim696]

Tool is always a great reaction

[@antimatter7683]

Love watching your journey

[@alexanderwernette9998]

Don't worry, I bought this album on release day and I'm still digesting it.

[@inspectorquaalude714]

You guys are awesome!! The back and forth talking is great. You 2 prove couples and people are the same no matter where we're from lol...where are you in the world?

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Hey there, we are in Romania in Andrei's homeland 👋

[@lucian-ionelmarcu3680]

...wow! that is a real matremony'...cool!:P

[@anthonypallen7919]

You guys are great

[@MrRyguy85]

I enjoyed both of your "blah blah blahs!"😂.

[@tomwiththeweather247]

Love it!

[@Soljarag5]

You two are awesome!

[@aaronwolf3587]

And the fact that you said it might make you feel stupid, possibly for lack of better words in English, is not true. Making you feel small and overwhelmed may be true. Those words are a testament to how much you feel this. I felt all the same things when I first heard this and I’ve been listening to them for decades. That’s the point. Let’s be bewildered together ✌️

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

Absolutely love your reaction 👁 “Spiral Out Keep Going” 🌀🌀🌀🌀 ❤️🔥🎸🌀 Danny, Adam, Justin create the instrumental piece……. Maynard comes in after and adds his lyrics to the instrumental. How he does it ??? But always very thought out,deep,meaningful, amazing and also uses his vocals as a 4th instrument. “TOOL”👁🌀❤️🔥🎸 just scored tickets for the Boston show in Nov. it will be my 6th time since 1997🤗

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Yup, usually either Justin on bass or Danny on drums lay the original parts, then the other two musicians complete the sound then Maynard finishes it with his vocals and gives it meaning.

[@tiges1972]

BLA BLA BLAH! We all get it! And I'm canadian 😊

[@cranboogie]

Thank you guys for Tool 🌀🌀🌀🙏🙏🙏

[@cranboogie]

And happy Easter 🌀🌀🌀🥚🥚🥚

[@Asjack666Cc]

Tool is a genre of itself. It's what I think the universe or an alternative universe might sound

[@tylero8595]

This song is just a punch after punch to your very being and existence. For composition they collaborate and all introduce ideas, riffs, chords, etc. I dont know if any of the guys give input into Maynards peoms. I dont think they do. But they might.

[@wiseyeffect]

We want to hear more of her thoughts.

[@zachchristensen1104]

Somebody's digging a hole omigod I'm in tears right now laughing so so hard U2 are awesome just don't make him sleep on the couch he meant well

[@EchoesDaBear]

Yes Andre...you need to know when to stop! LOL...with Tool, it's SO very easy to get lost in the music (and the lyrics)...I find myself like Dominika - it's hard to articulate words and description after hearing their songs!! It's like the music is trying to reprogram my brain to something more complex and intricate. I find the same experience with Rush (especially!) and to some extent, Pink Floyd. I love it when you try to put your emotions into words however! Keep it up! Cheers.

[@jessewainwright7982]

She's right they are their own Genre

[@derekspipesandcigars1892]

Tool makes me cry

[@bernardh4635]

lolol the blah blah blah part. lolol my wife ....I told her once when she asked me "What did you forget?" I said, "Well, you asked me to buy cheese and blah blah blah".......lol I was in so much trouble even though I knew what she said, i just didnt feel like repeating it. so.... lol yall take care.

[@terrynorman9622]

Love your reactions! The lead singer and front man Maynard James Keenan writes most of the lyrics to their songs. He also is a record producer and wine maker. He is astute businessman that owns wine vineyards in Arizona. And believe it or not sometimes wears a business suite! The song is about a fallen state of humanity. It is saying that modern society is shallow, vain and for the most part meaningless.

[@heyskipj]

I love watching the struggle. I felt it myself. Fear Innoculum is a challenging album to digest. Older Tool fans had 5 albums and decades to help prepare. Comparing a Tool "song" to songs from other bands isn't the best approach, in my opinion. I try to visualize an opera, different movements within the song. And the singer is weaving a tale with ups and downs. Triumph and tragedy. Kind of like listening to a teacher during reading circle time. Sometimes you have to close your eyes and let go. The Grudge.

[@lucian-ionelmarcu3680]

the lady,God bless u,she feel the''' ..listen to her::P

[@jamesdaves2169]

We (the tool army and long-time fans) know and understand you guys listening experience…for sure it’s hypnotizing. Please read the lyrics fort this song…the title “descending” refers to the humans and what we are doing to ourselves in society. You will get a tear to your eye, I do. great reaction 👍.

[@YouMustWhipIt]

You two are so sweet. Love that you love this song. I've listened to it over a hundred times and I always catch something new. The lyrics themselves are pure poetry.

[@rg8829]

Thank you

[@-TRIAD-]

Dominika, at 10:57 you said “No”, I have watched this reaction easily 15 times and cannot figure out why you said No🤔 Would you and Andrei please consider doing a Live Stream so we can Live Chat with you two 🙏 Love from Florida 🙏 p.s. wait until you hear Intention/ Right in Two off of the 10,000 Days Album 😎👊🍻

[@MerchantOfAlba]

I think it was an expression of disbelief how great the song is! I still can't take everything in, and i listened to it many times! Thanks for watching it so many times 😉💚

[@patrickbateman7369]

You can't make a good observation of a TOOL song when you are only a quarter of the way through it

[@governmentflu81]

Youre not stupid. Youve just been a on new mind opening journey........Thats tool, every answer has a question.....

[@michaeltiideberg2670]

42

[@zachchristensen1104]

The look on her face is like yeah I knew was going to be good but then it gets to a point where it's so good it's just ridiculous

[@McCarlKnoxville]

To the woman, your husband loves you. To the man, I understand 100% 😅