TOOL - Intension / Right In Two (Guitar Cover with Play Along Tabs)

Guitar cover of "Intension / Right In Two" by TOOL with on-screen tabs - learned by ear, live performances, other covers and some tabs.
Hope you enjoy the video! Please post your suggestions! :)
This one had it comin'. Finally, I had the time to transcribe this. Transcribing 3/4 to 2/4 all the time is time intensive as hell. Also, so many intricate passages in here. Those two songs emerge into a mammoth of a masterpiece.
Even though "Intension" is technically more of a segue to "Right In Two", it's one of my absolute favourite tracks by them. So peaceful and calming.
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Tuning: Drop D (D A D G B E)
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- GEAR USED -
o Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute
o Amplifier: Kemper Profiler
- Amp: Diezel Hagen
- Cab: Diezel RL 4x12
o Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
- BAND & SONG INFORMATION -
o Website - toolband.com/
o Official Audio (Intension) - • TOOL - Intension (Audio)
o Official Audio (Right In Two) - • TOOL - Right In Two (A...
#TOOL #Intension #RightInTwo

[@MaxNiessl]

As you all know, what you hear is what you see here. It usually takes up to 5 hours of recording until I have that one take that I'm gonna use for the video. Not to flex or anything, but this was the *first frickin' take* . Hope you enjoyed! 🤘

[@bendykirby4828]

>first take I can already hear Vinnie Paul’s voice in the back of my head

[@AlexPSage]

Just when I though I wouldn't bother learning Intension, this man right here....changed my mind 🤣😂 Awesome work once again man 😎🤘🏼

[@MR_MIRTH]

When you get all the equipment, third eye is gonna be fun.

[@MaxNiessl]

@@AlexPSage Yep, there isn't much happening guitar-wise, but it ties in perfectly :)

[@AlexPSage]

@@MaxNiessl Why of course it does.... Tool knew what they were doing 😎 Another 10,000 Days song will be learned 👍🏼 Keep up the awesome work like you know how 🤘🏼

[@SpaceSanctum]

These may not get a ton of views but trust me, those of us who know really appreciate these videos

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks! 🤘

[@jm3280]

@@MaxNiessl Thumbs up / Thumbs down ratio is unheard of on your videos. You must be doing something right

[@groove8787]

Keep on rocking man!

[@triggerhappy77707]

Can confirm, so far 85% of the songs I have tried learning are from Max. Certainly an inspiration and a great resource, especially for starting my journey with guitars!

[@Brosephus]

Yes for real its like hearing the song for the first time.

[@mattmatthews1398]

Right In Two has one of the most climactic, energetic riffs I've heard from all of Tool.

[@nitevisionimages]

Agree 100%

[@rjb10101]

+1

[@LeoBassCovers2]

Ahhh goosebumps at 7:19. There is something so magical about this song.. Great job as always man

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, Leo! Yes, it fills your surroundings with pure atmosphere! :)

[@PyramidSkemes]

Because of you Max people that want to learn tool on guitar can learn the songs the right way and play along to them to help learn faster thank you man for what you do for the TOOL ARMY we appreciate it seriously!

[@MaxNiessl]

You're very welcome! 🤘

[@rafaelmeza3562]

Two years later and now I'm here learning this awesome song in my guitar that I hadn't listened to before. I discovered this dong recently. Awesome

[@snegles.]

​@@rafaelmeza3562dong 😂

[@bendykirby4828]

Funny story: When I first listened to Intension, I (somehow) thought that intro guitar line was a reversed audio track instead of just volume swells. After seeing this video, I was curious as to how it would’ve sounded like if that was the case, and if it had another “secret” riff when played backwards (like the Blackened intro). So I went and reversed the clip, and surprisingly, it sounded pretty bad.

[@MaxNiessl]

Haha me too! I just sounds so inversed. But we don't have any evidence that Adam is playing it like that. He plays it on keys live :)

[@bendykirby4828]

@@MaxNiessl Wait really? I don’t know why that’s funny but it is.

[@pistueros5895]

You make me feel like when I first heard TOOL. Not just with this one, with all your work. Thank you!

[@MaxNiessl]

Awesome to hear, Ferdinánd! Cheers :)

[@scullion4518]

I HAVE WATED SO LONG FOR THIS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[@MaxNiessl]

[@jasonmyers3847]

Someone get this guy an Adam Jones Les Paul! He deserves one.

[@turtlegoo9604]

Oh my god I’m normally not the biggest fan of intension, love right in two, but now I love both of them, holy shit this is a good cover

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, 🐢!

[@ShaakTisElectricKoolAid]

I've been wanting to learn this on the harp. Thank you for making this. Now I know what Adam Jones is actually doing.

[@MaxNiessl]

Go for it! 🤘

[@larry3483]

I don’t even have an electric guitar but I love to watch Max play

[@trolologuy02]

Pick one up and start playing man, it’s truly rewarding

[@deadohiosky1701]

These songs are truly fine wine, only get better with age

[@doc.sk8erdie286]

The natural harmonics at 9:02 is awesome! TooL will always be my favorite band, the melodies they play in their songs are masterpieces of musical art from their instruments.💯💯💯

[@dimetilldeath]

3:57 The note on the 5th fret on the D string was played so in sync that you can not distinguish it from the original. Once in a lifetime note.

[@laez___]

The breakdown at 3:29 is just the greatest break down ever

[@santapoca]

I was having a really bad day and this was just the reminder I needed to look forward. Also, I always thought the pull-off at 11:23 was some massive chord. It's still the heaviest single sound on the two songs xD amazing

[@MaxNiessl]

Glad to improve your day a bit, Ramon! These times can be tough, hang in there :) This definitely is the heaviest sound on 10.000 days lol 😂

[@a_teopequeno6665]

I love right in two with all my heart and soul, it's for me, the best masterpiece of music i never heard in all my short life man. That song change my all perspective of my self and all things and concepts in general. I will keep sayin' it, it's the best song i ever heard.

[@hammer37745]

That transition was spot on as always, another amazing cover🤙🙏

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you!

[@anuman99ful]

I couln't miss this one. Mashing up Intension and Right in Two in one video is simply great, amazing sound bud (as always). Needless to say, really on point cover, sounds as if you had just turned the volume of the guitar track in the originals up!

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, bud! Glad you enjoyed the video 🤘 those songs really have to be played together ;)

[@eLeCtRoXaLLeCs]

You can't have right in two without intension, just like you can't have parabola without parabol

[@valuhatsu4462]

It.'s so beautiful...

[@DocMarbh]

Right in Two starts at 7:19. Great video, Max. Gotta admire how you make it look so easy! Definitely my fav song off 10,000 Days. So when are we getting Reflection? :D

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks, Stephen! Glad you dig it 🤘 Well well well, don't know about that yet. But I can guarantee you that it will be done :)

[@krishande9544]

It either this one or Vicarious or the pot

[@nervosuu]

Me yesterday: I wish Max had Right in Two... Max:

[@rjb10101]

Right in Two is quite the masterpiece.

[@wilhelmrogue1]

If i could play as good as you there would definitely be some “flexin”... rock on sir, great job!

[@relevantbrother8964]

This wall of guitar sound brings a whole different dimension ..love it!

[@PaulKingMetal]

Absolutely amazing cover man. Well played. 😉👍

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you as always, Paul! Glad you like the video 🤘

[@Kristian-br5ui]

Absolutely stunning piece of work Max! Thank you so much for covering my favourite Tool song

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks Kristian! Glad you like it 🤘

[@Drummuz]

Man ! i just playing back to my guitar since 10 years with the goal to learn every tool song, after i found your channel, you give me all the knowledge and the motivation, It's an amazing work you do here and i thank you from every adams jones/tool fan.

[@navedalam9333]

It takes special talent to make someone realise they were missing essential elements of song they have been listening for years. You did that. Thanks to you, i now know about certain nuances which didn't ever register on my mind. You sir, are a true music Jedi. Thank you and spiral out!

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying my content :)

[@TiMoney22]

Love the primate at the beginning. Very symbolic.

[@FPrimeHD1618]

I absolutely love your videos. My best friend and I use to spend so much time back in day when the albums came out figuring out these songs. It's so cool to see how you go about decomposing everything and I've learned so much about their songs from you and Cameron Winters! Keep up the amazing work!

[@MaxNiessl]

Awesome bud! Glad you dig it 🤘🏼

[@thebillpepper]

When youtube started I used to watch stuff like this all day, although it was not possible to actually see what people played due to the quality. I really enjoy this. I don't need pretty people showing of, rather just hands and a guitar playing something enjoyable. Thanks mate!

[@alessandromur26]

Finally! Thank you so much!

[@MaxNiessl]

You're very welcome! Hope you dig it!

[@alessandromur26]

@@MaxNiessl Thank you!

[@bnycsi8660]

There are no words to describe how much I appreciate you bro. I'm playing my guitar again , every day...it's been at least 14 years since I have played every day. Of course I have to copy all your tabs on to paper so it's a bit easier for me to see and play along but I'm not complaining about that.

[@MaxNiessl]

That's awesome! Really cool to hear that! Have fun learning. You can download the PDF version from my website btw and print them if you're a paper guy :)

[@pancakeshobo]

I'm so happy you put the delay up on there! The Kemper is a lot to learn. Gratz on the first take and can't wait to see what else you have to bring!

[@MaxNiessl]

Glad those pedals work out for you! The Kemper is one hell of an amp yes. Thanks for your support! :)

[@sanic_edge]

Always a respectable amount of work into these covers. I watch them just for fun now :)

[@MaxNiessl]

Go ahead, man! 🤘

[@First.Take.Jake.]

Loved how you were just re-tuning at 3:17, honestly reminds me of me haha

[@deferdfive0928]

Awesome man, been looking forward to this one ✌🏻

[@MaxNiessl]

Awesome, bud!

[@msuhash1987]

that is some serious crafsmanship! Been waiting for this one, amazing! \m/

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you!

[@aitorlamas1741]

Hi, i am from Spain I LOVE tool and i LOVE your work Thanks Amazing covers 👏👏👏👏

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, Aitor! 🤘

[@Thesamtvv]

Thank you so much for sharing the effects !

[@davidhamil7737]

Limbo - Max Niessel.... bro.... So good. inspring me to get back to what i love. really sick jam especially the break down leading into build up right about 4m's in. Wow. my thought i was listening to Tool when i put on Limbo. That's a seal of approval if i've ever heard one.

[@tresdabney703]

​Thank you for this!! I knew most of Right in Two so I went ahead and played along! Now I can perfect some of the timings of some of these patterns!

[@MaxNiessl]

Awesome, Tres! Glad to help 🤘

[@mattynutrition9353]

Right in Two is such a masterpiece. Give me chills musically lyrically philosophically. Great job on the cover.

[@muzafferkr1886]

I've been waiting for a long time, thank you very well

[@johncarter88]

I have been trying to learn these songs by ear and peak at a semi-correct tab found on some sites for years. Taking time now to truly apply myself to learning Tool songs. You're definitely going to help me with that process. Thanks for your work on these videos. It is a big deal for those of us who find this a therapeutic experience.

[@prasannasayami1351]

Looking forward to your cover (with play along tabs) of Lateralus some day :)

[@MaxNiessl]

It will definitely come! :)

[@Brankas]

I am waiting so bad for ur take on Reflection. Most accurate Tool Covers on KZbin!

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you! I will most likely commit to that one when I get the Gibson :)

[@Brankas]

@@MaxNiessl Yesss! And I am so sorry for your Epi accident. That must have been heartbreaking. It was a very nice guitar...Hope you fix it and keep it. Thanks for your effort on these covers Max. They mean a lot to me. Rock on!

[@MaxNiessl]

@@Brankas Glad to do so, man! And she will be fine 🤘

[@marcusmatamua4213]

Hell yeah awesome !!!!! The best Tool guitarist besides Adam himself ;)

[@MaxNiessl]

Haha thanks, Marcus!

[@felipeavlopes]

Not only are all the nuances there (Adam makes it seem so damn easy) but with such a long piece (even if you didn't give Intension/Right in Two the Eon Blue Apocalypse/The Patient, Parabol/Parabola treatment it would have been) and it is more than enough of a challenge. Great stuff :)

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you!

[@miniontm69]

This was amazing 👏

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you!

[@czarekparzych5220]

I was waiting for that not gonna lie and as always im not dissapointed!

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Solus6464]

This song has never failed to be relevant and this is quite the amazing cover for such an amazing song

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you! :)

[@wl6893]

my favorite off the album

[@tysonwhitley6223]

You Def got Adam's tone and timing down packed buddy thought i was listening to the actual song

[@timothynalley7802]

Thanks Max! I struggled with the middle section of this song mightily but you nailed it all and I learned I wasn’t off by much! Great cover. Can’t wait to hear more of your originals

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, Timothy! Glad I could help you 🤘

[@Im_Too_Ghostly]

DUDE...no surprise you've absolutely smashed it again! Nice job nailing on the first take!!

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks, dude! :)

[@tutonnn]

i can't even imagine all the work you put into these covers, great content mate keep it up! ps: maybe third eye next?? i know it can be a tough one but if theres someone who can do it its you:)

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks! Third Eye is definitely not next, because I need some extra equipment for that one. But eventually I'll do all the tools ;)

[@keaganjohnstone3481]

I’ve gone to sleep to this song for about three years straight now and it still sends me to outer space every time

[@Ray-bo7zg]

I keep revisiting this video and loving every part, but that bend into a pull-off at 11:22 is just so soothing

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you! :)

[@Upliftbarca]

best tool covers hands down

[@markjader2009]

ah yes *(tunes guitar while waiting)* i feel you man, i really do 😂

[@40guitarman]

freaking got chills dude was awesome

[@austinburdick5861]

Thank you, just.. thank you 👏🏼👏🏼 been hacking Right in Two for a few months with inaccurate tabs.

[@MaxNiessl]

You're very welcome, bud! 🤘

[@austinburdick5861]

@@MaxNiessl forgot to ask, @13:22, do you go in depth on what your doing on your patreon, by chance? I was doing a pick scrape, but it just doesn’t seem to fit like what you are doing. Thank you in adavance 👏🏼

[@MaxNiessl]

@@austinburdick5861 I got isolated guitar versions on my Patreon but no lessons 😅

[@austinburdick5861]

@@MaxNiessl gotcha, I’ll sit down at some point and pay attention to what I think you’re doing and will torture my roommates figuring it out. I’ll definitely check out your patreon and give some support. Also, I’d love to see your take on pushit/triad when you find the time.

[@MaxNiessl]

@@austinburdick5861 Thank you! Any support is much appreciated ☺️

[@SophiaAphrodite]

You are one of the few KZbinrs I have notifications turned on for. I'm an internet snob. So consider this high praise young man!

[@MaxNiessl]

I feel honoured, Sophia! 😎🤘

[@ggstarwizzrd]

Your a true hero

[@KPheeze]

I can’t mention this enough, thanks so much for all the work you put into putting these up. You’re a legend, cheers mate

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you! Glad you like my work ☺️

[@m4rcin847]

Phenomenal cover of one of my Top 3 Tool songs.

[@veljkodjuric6877]

Thank you so much on all the time you dedicated making this lessons in this hard times, u make our mind busy from this world and give us new material to practice and enjoy music, one big THANK YOU! (sorry for bad english)

[@MaxNiessl]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video Veljko :)

[@robertjoot2540]

Thank you so much !!! and showing when to use DELAY and things is just killer :)

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, Robert!

[@ChRiiDDaY]

Damn man, right in two is my fav tool song. When I saw you uploaded a cover I didn't want to hear it on the flight and set an alarm for the evening to hear it right before I sleep. I ended up staying up way longer than I actually planned and missed the alarm. Some minutes ago I got a push up from your new cover and I was like 'Fuck.. I forgot about something'. This cover is truly magnificent to say the least. I really got lost in it and still am kinda speechless. You're awesome man, these words don't do it justice.

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you very much, man! Always happy to see you comment! Awesome to hear that you enjoyed it🤘

[@goldnpiggyboi]

Lyrics: ~ ~ ~ ~Intension~ ~ ~ ~ Pure as we begin Pure as we come in Pure as we begin Ruled by will alone Pure as we begin Here we have a stone Gather, place, erase so Shelter turns to home Pure as we begin Here we have a stone Throw to stay the stranger Swore to crush his bones Ruled by will alone Spark becomes a flame Flame becomes a fire Light the way or warm this Home we occupy Spark becomes a flame Flame becomes a fire Forge a blade to slay the stranger Take whatever we desire Moved by will alone Pure as we begin Pure as we begin Move by will alone Leave as we come in Pure as light, return to one Move by will alone Move by will alone ------------------------------ ~ ~ ~ ~Right in Two~ ~ ~ ~ Angels on the sideline Puzzled and amused Why did Father give these humans free will? Now they're all confused Don't these talking monkeys know that Eden has enough to go around? Plenty in this holy garden, silly monkeys Where there's one, you're bound to divide it Right in two Angels on the sideline Baffled and confused Father blessed them all with reason And this is what they choose? Monkey killing, monkey killing, monkey over Pieces of the ground Silly monkeys Give them thumbs, they forge a blade And where there's one, they're bound to divide it Right in two Right in two Monkey killing, monkey killing monkey over Pieces of the ground Silly monkeys Give them thumbs, they make a club To beat their brother down How they've survived so misguided is a mystery Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability To lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here Gotta divide it all right in two Gotta divide it all right in two Gotta divide it all right in two Gotta divide it all right in two Fight till they die over sun, over sky They fight till they die over sea, over air They fight till they die over blood, over love They fight till they die over words, polarizing Angels on the sideline again Benched along with patience and reason Angels on the sideline again Wondering where this tug of war will end Gotta divide it all right in two Gotta divide it all right in two Gotta divide it all right in two Right in two Right in two

[@ExoticzGuitarCoverz]

Absolutely love this cover best I’ve ever heard my god! Thanks for helping me learn Right In Two with this awesome video enjoyed playing along with it 🔥

[@daniellacamara8329]

Amazing cover dude!!! I can't wait to see a Disposition Reflection Triad cover :c, those are my favorite songs from Tool, in fact, my favorites songs in general. Keep it up bro 🤘

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, Daniel! Those are my favourite songs too, so they will definitely come :)

[@catsven1973]

The best thing I’ve heard since pink Floyd Keep talking ! 1994!

[@vishalselvan]

Legendary

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks, Vishal!

[@segueoyuri]

in the section at 3:50, try to use the shape (x577xx). To my ears it sounds more accurate.

[@eon5811]

Thank you for putting so much work into these for videos for all of us

[@Bhutchin09]

Wow bro…just wow. Incredible job.

[@DIEGOREVOLVER007]

Dude, this needs 1,000,000 views! Awesome!!

[@Waynent]

You sir, are an absolute beast, love your videos man, I have learned a ton from your channel, thanks!!

[@Emelec35]

Intension has to be one of the most creepy and beautiful songs I’ve ever heard

[@arturag3990]

Hey Max, ich danke dir so sehr Für die Videos von Tool. Die Musik von denen ist einfach nicht von dieser Welt. Und du kommst auchnoch so extrem nah mit deinen Aufnahmen an das Original ran. Respekt. Macht echt Laune die Lieder endlich spielen zu können. Wenn ich mir noch ein Video auf KZbin wünschen könnte, das so ausgearbeitet ist, dann wäre es Soothsayer von Buckethead. Vlt hörst du ja rein und kriegst Bock. Danke dir aufjedenfall für die ganze tool Palette 10/10🤘

[@JaredHarmonized]

MAX NIESSL.... you did it again. You bloody legend!🐐

[@MaxNiessl]

Haha thanks Jared! 🐒

[@trentkraemer7109]

Why did you decide to go with 3/4 and 2/4 instead of just 11/4? Seems like it would’ve made it a lot less work for right in two

[@MaxNiessl]

Could have done that, yep. It just seemed like such an odd meter :)

[@trentkraemer7109]

@@MaxNiessl true, maybe it could help people count with 3s and 2s who struggle with the rhythm

[@doksmislim]

this is (among others) so great. Personally, I like your covers, far more than any other YT enthusiast

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks, Dok! :)

[@doksmislim]

@@MaxNiessl one more thing, don't ever stop doing this and if u ever come to Serbia, let me now, I will be your host. I play guitar for almost 2 months now, I can say that I am your school!

[@MaxNiessl]

@@doksmislim Thanks for the offer! Glad my content works out for you, keep on playing 🤘

[@johnmastropietro6626]

I wish I could "Like" this more than once

[@justincoolahan468]

Amazing man, one of my favorite guitar parts by Tool, thank you for this!! Amazing how you get the tones and every note perfect. And that breakdown at 12:44 though... amazing what Tool can do with just 2 notes lol 🤘

[@MaxNiessl]

Thank you, Justin! Glad you dig it. Those songs are so soothing, so peaceful. And the bridge absolutely smashes :D

[@acerco504]

FINALLY!!! 🤟

[@familiarparabol8279]

7:17

[@metalflower9543]

Super 😀

[@Justin-uf9lc]

Awesome cover dude! 98’ live version of NO QUARTER next??

[@MaxNiessl]

Thanks! Really want to learn that one!

[@thebananainpigiama]

Absolutely perfect

[@overbeekaudio3808]

Thank you for doing these!

[@bendykirby4828]

This really has been a good week. Nice job.

[@dwighthopkins6654]

Thanks dude, I watch a minimum of 3of your cover tunes, thank you so much for sharing, I'll show pics of my new Jackson, later dude

[@danielperezgl]

Thanks for all the songs!! I love it and i play with you!

[@sluggo2005]

My new addiction. Thanks man

[@MaxNiessl]

Glad you dig it, bud!

[@artymclabin8584]

thanks, that is so good! i nailed the song thanks to your video