TOOL - Descending Reaction!!

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[@rraabbeeoo]

PNEUMA! Love you guys x

[@mattyone78]

Best jam on the record, hands down!

[@2catgumbo]

I wasn't expecting anything special, then Pneuma revealed itself as an all-time great Tool song.

[@GeekFurious]

@@mattyone78 Hands down? No. It's ARGUABLY the best.

[@mattyone78]

@@GeekFurious hands down

[@Stonefalconetti]

It's the best Tool song of all time. No question (from a very long time Tool fan).

[@TenTonNuke]

I especially like Maynard's intermittent use of the smoke detector. For the life of me I can't figure out what time signature it's in though. 83/8ths?

[@billmedic1995]

TenTonNuke best comment here.

[@pauln.]

Haha I was about to comment on the smoke detector and this was the first comment I read. Perfect!

[@derekpilkington5547]

Got up to check my smoke detectors….wandering around my house like a damn fool

[@charliesno]

It sounds like 7/8 to me 3,3, and 1

[@BloodMoonDarkSky]

😂❤

[@Humanipathic]

Yep. Best song on the album. Evokes so much feeling and has this epic atmosphere. Been a fan since late 90s. Top 5 TOOL song for me.

[@Darrkness]

Agreed. Same here.

[@xanthipussofsparta6555]

Over the last few weeks this has become my number one tool song of all time. Wasn't sure at first but 100% positive now. The bass is so thick you can bite into it.

[@scottcontois3957]

I believe this song is THE tool masterpiece. Over time I think it will become recognized as one of the greatest rock/metal songs of all time/top 10 easy.

[@chrono050]

The album just gets better and better with each listen

[@ericbramlett4404]

I totally agree!!!

[@Retexid]

This album is incredible, many people hate on it but I remember the initial hate on 10.000 Days, well hasn't the record aged wonderfully?

[@MrBigspendn]

Yep

[@efjefe]

Beat all albums. Darkside has nothing this is the album

[@makjak111]

What patreon tier is new batteries for the smoke detector?

[@VinAndSori]

Hahaha this was good !

[@gregmarsh8697]

I made my x wife think i was crazy

[@ntrib]

I literally just changed the batteries in my bedroom detector because of you. :-P

[@m.adampriest7719]

Hahahaha

[@samrt-boro]

Huh

[@ZoniaTV]

I speak smoke alarm. Your smoke alarm wants you to know that its battery is dying.

[@chaos5840]

Rip

[@cole110]

they don't hear it....lol

[@madshadow85]

I thought it was my alarm in my house. Had to take the headphones off, lol!

[@ZoniaTV]

@@madshadow85 hahaha!

[@The_Pony]

The twist: It was actually a parakeet 😁😬

[@andrewmonfort4881]

Every song on this album gets me rocking along with them, but there is something about the build to the climax of this one that gets the hairs of my body standing on end. When Maynard gets to "muster every fiber, mobilize, STAY. ALIVE!" and I'm running or riding my bike, I have no choice but to be drilling it. I nearly start running when I'm listening while walking. There's something really powerful to me in these lyrics.

[@ayeewtasko2601]

Tool - No Quarter (Led Zeppelin cover)!!

[@TheNatalieAnna]

GOD YESS! IM WAITING VERY PATIENTLY 😂🤘🏻

[@AlexWilliams-yd4dv]

Thank you for reminding me this song exists!!!

[@alexfrank6534]

Aboooooooouuuuuuuut damn time!!!!!! :-). Happy Birthday to all TOOL Fans :-)

[@sicklytwisted6705]

ikr

[@nonoone1]

IMHO Descending is the best song on the album. *Ducks*

[@JensenP12]

Honestly Mockingbeat takes the cake Okay, but seriously, either Invincible or 7empest.

[@nonoone1]

@@JensenP12 I 7empest is really really good. It harkens to older angrier Tool, I happen to like the lyrics and progression of Descending up about minute 8.5 then it's just a really awesome jam session

[@hawks7775]

Descending is Something really powerful to me too

[@BeardManDrummer1999]

I totally agree bro. Descending just hits me on a whole other level.

[@WraithX959]

Are you guys ever going to replace the batteries in your fire detector?

[@cole110]

lol...I heard the low batt chirping in background...lmao

[@thegreyman4920]

I thought it was in my house, lol.

[@Tr1hawaii]

Hahaha!

[@BrianR.]

They're waiting for someone from Patreon to pay for it.

[@ericwilson5453]

Thought it was my house too🤣🤣

[@srbaran]

"You weren't flying! You were falling with style!" -Woody

[@trivialodinhammer]

Descending is epic, the best on the album and one of my favorites from a band who has put on a clinic since the 90s to now. This album had really shown their progression and it's amazing. A metaphoric butterfly sort of speak

[@sicksftdeep4714]

The desperation in his voice. Almost closed my eyes on the interstate... so good

[@lance4638]

Pneuma and Invincible would be solid listens as well. #worthit

[@KyleDB150]

"Pneuma" is the one you gotta listen to, very spiritual themes

[@leos1039]

7empest.. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD .. DO 7empest !!!!!!!!!!!

[@florianbreitenbach8633]

YES!

[@ayeewtasko2601]

Tool - Pneuma!!

[@jarod513]

When Sori closes her eyes when it starts...I know she’s just like the rest of us when it comes to T00L

[@dachshund_gaming]

God dammit I’m so gay piss and shit inside of me jesus fuck

[@pigvacog]

Pneuma.... youre gonna love it

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

Descending is quite a bit better than Pneuma, although that one still kicks ass.

[@MrStewarty1234]

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 you've not listened to pneuma enough then, its hands down TOOLS greatest ever masterpiece

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

@@MrStewarty1234 I think Descending is their masterpiece. 😉

[@nbcrompton]

this is deff not the first time you heard the song... that solo at the end would have hit you harder than it did.

[@grahamhoward3462]

Yeah, I like that one. But invincible, I love that one. That's my go to on the new album.

[@chaos5840]

Invincible and culling voices are my favorites on the album

[@Soljarag5]

Descending, culling voices and 7empest are my favorites

[@inkubuzz]

Pneuma and Invincible over here

[@jakobschaefer1862]

invincible, pneuma, 7empest. Great record overall. Worth the wait.

[@Tegardener666]

I havn't played a song on repeat like I have Invincible in years

[@BrannBergenBy]

Muster every fiber. Gets me everytime.

[@GingerNinjaPlus]

TO BE OR NOT TO BE

[@lelxrv]

I always laugh at Tool music reaction videos. They send people to another dimension.

[@finzfan92]

Sound the smoke alarm! For your burnt salami! For the ravioli, gouda cheese and lima beans! RISE!

[@BloodMoonDarkSky]

Stops reading lyrics... "Wait, I'm not gonna waste this ride..!" *closes eyes* ❤❤ 😊

[@plumflorin]

Jesus Christ, because of you I discovered TOOL. My brain feels like it will of explode from the sound pleasure that TOOL can inflict. I love rock and I'm listen rock music from 20 years ago but to my shame, I didnt find out about TOOL until today and feel so ashamed. TOOL, please forgive me for being so ignorant to your god like sound. I can't have enought of TOOL. I can't thank you enought, you lovely couple, VinAnd Sori!

[@rathand]

Chirpy the smoke detector is back!

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

We've missed Chirpy !

[@tmex9588]

You guys are obviously fans of progressive music, so you should try listening to the song ‘I’ by Meshuggah. It’s a 26 minute masterpiece. And boy, is it heavy 🤘🏼

[@nickdanger108]

T MEX epic track

[@metalhead4827]

T MEX Or Catch 33

[@tmex9588]

Metal Head4 yes! I love Catch 33! It didn’t get a lot of hype and I think it’s cuz it was so unorthodox. Never heard anything like it, and probably never will.

[@xovaqiin4844]

@@metalhead4827 Yeah, the whole Catch 33 album is frakking awesome.

[@blindlemonfishbone]

If Fear Innoculum had dropped when I was in high school, it would have been the deal sealer for making out. Class of ‘94. Way back fan.

[@kingjames1308]

Blind Whittlin’ Chitlin also class of 94’. Long live the 90s

[@ryanmiller824]

Vin, your lyrical breakdowns are something to behold. I don’t always agree, but your commitment to your opinion is inspiring regardless of my opinion. I am amazed by your quick dissection of these songs, and what they mean to you, or could potentially mean to the listener. And more importantly, to break down these songs lyrically on the fly to give a first time listener a foothold into these songs so they can later try to break them down themselves. Very smart guy Vin. Love yours and Sori’s work.

[@JM-yu2pt]

Tool music is like riding a roller-coaster blindfolded and drunk..... you go where they take you

[@thegreyman4920]

Now time for Invincible and Pnuema.

[@ShounenN]

This album...THIS ALBUM!!! Pneuma, Culling voices, Invincible, 7Empest...my god..

[@sarajade5111]

Good reaction! Such an amazing album. My birthday is tomorrow 😁 coughlostkeys/rosettastonedcoughcough lol.

[@chaos5840]

Don't try to feel too *Overwhelmed*

[@alexfrank6534]

I can bring you some orange slices if you’d like. Maybe invite Bob too?

[@sarajade5111]

That would be splendid. I will eat them whilst being fetally spooned by the X-File being.

[@alexfrank6534]

Sara Jade oh... don’t forget some Visine and some socks.

[@alexanderwernette9998]

In case no one has said it yet.. falling isn't flying is a reference to the book "Ishmael" which covers this same topic. The author compares human civilization to the Wright Brothers' first attempts at flight. You can build a contraption for flight and drive it off a cliff, but no matter how hard you pedal, it *will* hit the ground eventually. He is saying that the current way we live as an "advanced species" is doomed to fail no matter how hard we pedal because it is not designed to sustain itself forever, or in other words, we are still in the beginning phases of the Wright Brothers' quest for flight.

[@michaelrosa5007]

Pneuma or invincible next please

[@americanhwyflower]

Thank you soooo much for this special reaction to my favorite song on Fear Inoculum. You two are incredibly special and I appreciate you so much. Also, special thanks to my brother, Ian Aspie. Love ya!!!

[@edcummings2379]

Evey new gun law proposal always only affect legal gun purchases PS Change your smoke detector battery, I can hear it chirping in the background

[@dekadenser]

Shivers everytime I hear this song.

[@ciban9452]

If you listen really closely, you can hear Danny on the “fire alarm needs a battery” synth

[@ciban9452]

Also, have to say Pneuma is hands down the best song on this album

[@Steven-sg9lz]

First time on the page...I love your dynamic! You guy just have natural chemistry and really listen to the music

[@woodabenhappenin6634]

LMAO! I should have read the comments before watching this because I actually walked over to my smoke detector to check the batteries! Anyway, great vid!

[@DavidHall-gr3ml]

Been waiting since August 30th for you to tackle the new album! i very much second the request for Pneuma. It's a masterpiece

[@WokeDeezNutz]

PNEUMA!!

[@estern001]

Falling isn't flying is, Alan Watts. When you were born, you were pushed off a precipice. Dying began with living. Very personal song.

[@davidmachado11]

Moonspell - Full Moon Madness Moonspell - Night Eternal

[@chasemendenhall331]

Down - bury me in smoke

[@jasonrodriguez7204]

Yes! Also Learn from this mistake and The Seed

[@navydad1475]

Live with special guests!

[@lisategtmeier9199]

Thank you for the thoughtful conversation. It is nice to hear some intelligence on here! 😊

[@sanderradder4802]

It is about clime change. Maynard is calling us all to arms and order .We need to sound the dread alarm!

[@odysseasg3896]

I like that he vibes in 4/4 while the song is in 7/4 made a little polyrhythm right there danny approves

[@kellyhh1371]

Sori starts out by giving the very best advice on listening to tool.

[@tripleC-it4qp]

Please do Pneuma!?!? This album is INCREDIBLE

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

Can you do Anathema for my birthday? It was back on July 11th

[@Ampelious]

Sori rode the spiral :)

[@Sitaell69]

WAS ABOUT TIME GODAMNIT !!! Nice to see you about Tool again :p

[@M.T.B.462]

Pneuma is the best song on the new album. I highly recommend it.

[@LucielZ1]

It lacks power. Its a a very quiet song.

[@michaelsutherlandsk8a4life]

@@LucielZ1 you lack discipline!

[@meb882]

MJK's vocals on the last half of this song are insanely great.

[@Sumbodysdaddy]

I love how one TOOL song can bring out so many conversations and trains of thought. They are truly amazing for everything they do.

[@samlincoln]

My favourite track on the album. Those last few minutes are incredible.

[@RyanMovingViolationz]

I thought MY smoke detector was dead for a while.....well played!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂

[@Booyakasha5]

I don't know what is this thing behind you guys, but it creaping the shit out of me!

[@timpurcell4583]

Pneuma and Invincible next please.

[@sergiojaimes4223]

Now Pneuma!! 🙏

[@hollis68]

Around 12 mins in your vid (song reference) feels like a cinematic drama of skydiving (metaphorically) and a minute later when Danny hits splash cymbals and changes the tempo, I immediately pictures a parachute successfully opening (reawakening symbolism).... just a visual I suppose. Just me...?

[@Humanipathic]

Love the discussion on the lyrics !

[@scottjohnson7803]

Power Trip - Divine Apprehension Power Trip - Hornet’s Nest Power Trip - Crucifixation

[@coolhand62]

Almost every single song on this album demands multiple listenings over time. My feeling is that's there's so much to digest it simply takes time to get familiar and once that happens a more accurate reaction is displayed. Every time I listen to these songs my love grows stronger. They are just amazing. To concentrate on the lyrics the first time around is ludicrous. Just my opinion and my observations of so many people who have already attempted to react to these songs along with hundreds on the Tool FB pages giving their own opinions. This album is very special.

[@DavidDArcy1975]

i firmly believe in 2 things regarding new music experiences. 1 - listen to the 'song' first time without trying to analyse anything, just listen and enjoy and immerse... there's plenty of time to revisit and analyse, 2. listen to new albums all the way through in one sitting AND in the order the artists arranged it in i.e. from start to finish without skipping around (to hear a single that was released). an album is designed by artists to flow in a certain way to allow the listener to get and appreciate the full experience... just sayin' respect :)

[@Alex-Tremonti]

PNEUMA next, please!! Best song on the album and one of their best songs of all time imo.

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

Descending is better.

[@Alex-Tremonti]

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 In your opinion. I love Descending, one of my favourites on the album, but for me Pneuma is waaay better.

[@Csal92]

7empest is my favorite but Pnuema is definitely top tier tool.

[@cvx5595]

Falling isn't flying... floating isn't infinite. Best lines in the song.

[@TheYaddayadda]

Who else came down here to make sure it wasn't their own smoke alarm chirping?

[@ovnoglavi]

Floating isn't infinite=The change is bound to happen! You will not "float" forever. My 2 cents… Cheers!

[@neverenough71]

Great take on a incredible song.

[@katsboy22]

Congradulations Vin on locking that great women down, Sori is life. "Out here on the perimeter we are stoned Immaculate"

[@darrenanquist4611]

There is so much to digest in the main tracks of the album, you really need to listen beginning to end. Multiple times. It's all one connected narrative, which just improves on each listen.

[@TherRyano]

YOU GUYS' ANALYSIS IS DEAD ON POINT! Keep up the good work and fight!

[@michaelminnick4142]

Still breathing, whether ascending or descending, and still living for the dream. Life spends every second of every day killing us, yet we must continue to live and keep hope alive that each and every day brings about greater things than the day before. Please keep hope alive. Pantera-Avoid the Light and Debauchery-Demonslayer. Cheers!

[@bobachuck7280]

Pneuma please! Amazing song!

[@randybridges6330]

...your smoke detector wants a new battery...handle that mess🤣

[@jerryboese8820]

I can’t decide which song I like better on this masterpiece. Love the intelligent breakdown you guys provide always

[@beriliumsphere107]

It puts the 9 volt in the smoke detector and it stops beeping lol

[@paulworby-ryan2384]

How have you guys not reacted to Korns new album yet???? Also way behind on this album but sheesh Vin it's thelr best album they've had since... 1st album and Issues... Might be my personal number one from them now and that's saying a lot for 13 albums and 25 yrs.

[@davidrother6092]

Yeah, seriously. I figured they would have reviewed it a long time ago.

[@jamiephillips786]

Puscifer - The Humbling River. Its got an incredible and relevant message you guys would love

[@justjaredreacts]

I know I'm super late to the VinandSori TOOL train party but im getting caught up on all your videos. You guys rock 🤘 are you guys planning on doing FEAR INOCULUM listening live stream or just seperately?

[@empest-gv4wg]

It’s all about the Phoenix order versus the Golden Dawn

[@KennyEvans-rr6we]

I REMEMBER THE 70'S FIRST IT WAS ACID RAIN THEN THE HOLE IN THE OZONE LAYER AND EVER SINCE THEN IT'S BEEN ONE THING AFTER THE OTHER

[@soccerwizard975]

smoke alarm became a character here

[@user-uq5ci1ek9m]

7EMPEST!!!!! please.......... can't wait for that................

[@Tool_jira_shugg]

Lol that impromptu "Happy Birthday" Tool version was pretty good

[@VinAndSori]

Exactly!!! Nobody gives me credit!!!

[@thetourist4926]

Nice review.. now put a battery in that smoke Detector you animals! Lol

[@jasoncowley4718]

That reminds me I need to replace my smoke detector batteries.

[@FairsleyDifference]

Rosetta Stoned is still more technically sophisticated and brilliant than anything on Fear Inoculum. And it’s hilarious.

[@riezexeero7392]

please react to the humbling river by pucifer ty

[@malcolmcarstafhnur832]

I would say that the song is specifically about us destroying our planet.

[@arkanis5249]

This is the most on point description of Descending.

[@wilsonwilsonjr.9220]

All Tool songs are a story. Think of yourself on an ocean journey with this song. The ocean sounds at the beginning and end, are the smooth sailing. So, think of the actual song as a storm you pass through. Life has it's ups and downs. It will end, as it started.

[@Spaztiq]

The "Falling isn't flying" line is in reference to the book "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn. Someone posted the passage from the book on reddit, here: www.reddit.com/r/ToolBand/comments/d1b768/falling_isnt_flying_descendings_literary/ It's worth the read, powerful.

[@Hangry_Dave]

Spaztiq very cool. Thanks for posting 👍

[@orangedrone]

React to Tool’s “Pneuma”

[@edsa1318]

The slide coming in is excellent! What a tune!