TOOL - JAMBI | REACTION

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[@dougparker1968]

To me this song meant everything to me. When my son was born, he was jaundiced and put under those lights with the blindfold. I left one day to get my wife some food and was listening to this album while out and about. I had already spent a couple days staying up watching over my boy, making sure he rested well, and his blindfold stayed on. While out on my trip to get lunch, this song came on... Bare in mind, I've dabbled in all matters of debauchery, it seemed as tho everything came full circle that day. I was shown what laid before me and what could be. I wept. I listened to these words like they were gospel. It hit me like ton of bricks. Everything I had ever done was laid before me, and it was all washed away. I had got what I wanted... I got my son... and I had a true purpose in this life... it changed me. I am the king of my world and I control my destiny. My family is my world now... not my party life. Silence legion, stay out of my way

[@douglee3468]

I think it goes even deeper. I think this song is about death and losing a loved one and what you would be willing to give up just to spend one more day with that person. RIP Kory Moore.

[@lollyd3679]

Jamel, I always enjoy your pauses and commentary, but watching your reaction to TooL is the best. I think most tool fans were pretty speechless / mind blown when they first experience it and grasp at the many layers of music transitions and lyrics. They still give me the feels even so many years later. Sometimes when I don't know what to listen to, I just put in your reactions. It's just great! You have an open ear for genres, and I love that about you! Keep on jammin!! 🎶

[@maynarddrivesfast804]

You're absolutely right about the tube in the mouth thing. That's what Adam is using to make that sound. It's an effect typically called the "Golden Throat", or "Talk Box" that mixes your guitar signal along with the signal of the tube in your mouth to effectively "talk" through your guitar. Peter Frampton (a great musician from the 70's) also used it a lot.

[@meanhe8702]

In the lyric he’s saying that he would wish away all that he has even at the THOUGHT of losing the other person for even just one day. (The person Maynard is speaking about in the song you might think, is a lover, it’s not, he wrote it about his son.) However tool has also said that some of their songs are ambiguous and can be interpreted in different ways by the listener. The “tube” you’re talking about that Adam Jones is using is called a talk box. My favorite Tool song.

[@SmoothieQ]

My favorite band EVER!!!!..their songs are way more than just lyrics! The meanings behind them are deep..the musical capabilities along with the lyrics will forever blow me away!..im glad I was a teenager listening to their music when they came on the scene..it never gets old listening to Tool🤘

[@HarborKat]

By far my favourite track on this album. "Prayed like a martyr dusk to dawn. Begged like a hooker all night long." Adam's use of the voice box was made famous in the 70's by Peter Frampton on "Do you feel like we do" and in the 80's by Mathias Jabs of The Scorpions on the track "The Zoo".

[@tylertucker9460]

I've been listening to tool for almost 20 years, and what makes me emotional is watching other people's faces when my favorite parts come up. It's those moments where people discover something that crashes into your ear drums like a sonic atom bomb that bring tears to my eyes.

[@davidlumgair3499]

I love that too mate, I love seeing my feeling s on someone else's face, you know what happening in that brain, cheers

[@smatt7771]

I really enjoyed this guys reaction because he's enjoying it so much. This is my favorite Tool song so to see it hit him so hard was a pleasure

[@katibugg6808]

Only 10 yrs in and I get the same feeling 🤘

[@GlobalRampancy]

It's quite fun to watch someone discover TOOL in it's pure form and see their reactions.

[@nathanandrews]

Isn’t that the best part of reaction videos?! I’m jealous of this guy he just got to listen to Jambi for the first time! I’ve heard this song a million times it still moves me but there’s nothing like the first time.

[@tylerklein7587]

Jambi made me tear up in the first row when i saw them live. Out of all the songs played that night jambi stood out the most

[@porkprism]

Getting to experience these songs with you is such a special thing. I know that by now you’re a full-fledged fan and love TOOL as much as anyone else, but man, hearing it with you for the first time is such a gratifying experience for someone who has been a fan for two decades. Thank you, bro.

[@michaelemery2201]

I've been listening since day one, I'm 50 years old.From Boston, remember when HJY ,94.1 Providence played Tool in 92..Legends since 92.. Justin is so good on bass..

[@simplelifedays3692]

💚 my fav (at the moment) "The devil and his had me down In love with the dark side i found" "But you changed all that for me Lifted me up, turned me around" "You, my peace of mind, my all, my center" "Shine on benevolent sun. Shine down upon the broken" "Shine down upon the many Light our way, benevolent son" ... I mean... Just... Fantastic. And tool never gets old. Been in their army for about 20 yrs now. Really enjoying your reaction to them.

[@DanielEvans-te5xf]

Thank you 😢😢😢😅😅😅😅😅

[@dyrkeschaefer]

This was one of the first songs my son decided he really liked when he was like 5 or 6 ( he was listening to my iPOD in the backseat of the car). I figured he'd be as much of a music lover as his dad.

[@Amalaiel.]

I absolutely love this band and this song, and I absolutely adore your reaction to it!

[@MostlyCloudy]

It's like you're a natural Tool fan. You just get it. ❤❤❤ this was about his baby boy. 😊

[@creatrixtrodler6659]

To me Jambi is incredible song because you can listen to it as a breakup song or falling in love song,works both way. Its prolly not about that but thats my impression of it.

[@fallinghairlesscat]

I love the intensity of this song. That laser beam stare from darkened entity is equally intimidating and and awe inspiring.

[@thelostworlds3]

It’s unreal that the vocals and melodies are written after the music is done. The lines that MJK finds in those notes is unreal! I would never hear those melodies in a song like this

[@nickavenoso7851]

Great song! I believe this was the only studio song that Danny used his Paiste kit on. I’ve always loved this song. Before, I never got Tool, but after many listens, I’m starting to understand them and like them. Ticks and Leeches is a great one for drums, but the title track to Fear Inoculum and Invincible are also great ones.

[@psycoticchemist]

I'd recommend Panic Room by Silent Planet. Having grown up with a military father with multiple deployments and now having one under my belt, the lyrics really hit home.

[@aaroncole3941]

Ahhhhhh! Computer love! Zapp and Rodger. It's the same effect except with the guitar rather than keyboard. Cool reference!

[@ScotsmanDougal]

This song is about Keenan's Mother. She had a terrible disease and lost her life after battling for almost 27 years (10,000 days). He's basically saying he'd give up all of his material possessions to have her back. A lovely song.

[@HaleXF11]

Loved your reaction to this song, especially during the breakdown solo. Pretty heavy stuff!

[@1holibill]

Another great reaction ! I love listening to your TOOL reactions, you have a great ear... I love how quickly you get the gist of their genius :)) I’m seeing them in Sydney in February. I just pray they have Jambi in their set list! One of my favourites by them. Oh and a request if I may... please react to H. by TOOL. Not many ppl react to this gem of a song. It’s highly underrated ! TIA 🤘

[@_Slicedbread]

Dang, I've sang this song, damn near everyday since I saw Tool, in October. I love it. Keep up the good work.

[@stevenl3265]

Slicedbread caught their Vegas show. They’re amazing man

[@lbow09]

Saw it at the Louisville show and had never delved too deep into it, after that show I did and then I got to see it again in Indy and had a whole different appreciation for it. Next week is Nashville! Loving this tour! 🤘🏻

[@That_Metal_Dude]

@@lbow09 great show!!

[@plexus]

Just saw Tool last night! And this song was on the setlist! One of my favorite songs of theirs to hear live!

[@williamroche3539]

Hell yeah. I love this band. I met the drummer a while back. My company makes his drumsticks and he came to check the place out. We're doing a run of them tonight .Very unique design for his stick.

[@frightenedsoul]

I love that stick! I’m assuming you are talking about the Vic Firth’s? It’s slightly heavier than a standard 2B and has that tapered handle.

[@williamroche3539]

@@frightenedsoul Yep. The butt end of the stick is a pain to get right sometimes but we take the time to make sure it is. I like being a contributor to their excellent music in some small way.

[@grifter689]

If I'm nit mistaken, the song was about his mother and her illness when he was child. Jambi was the genie from PeeWee Hermans playhouse and how he is asking Jambi to save his mother. At least part of the song was about the mom, others could be about his son.

[@vapehunters1274]

"tube in his mouth?" Jamel that is exactly what it is. Glad you caught that,

[@Malkom1366]

The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Not money itself. Greed. The love of having money for its own sake. And this has never rung more true than in the current political and socioeconomic circumstances.

[@PeterYurkins]

Jamal, when Covid passes and Tool comes to your town go see them live I promise It will be an experience you will never ever forget I've been following TOOL for 25 years now I remember every show I have seen. Seen them seven times they truly take you on a journey. Watching you experience Jambi brought tears to my eyes. The song is about his son. I had tickets to see them in April but because of Covid it was postponed. The new album Fear inoculum is amazing thank you for making these videos it's helping me relive a lot of these songs.

[@Marvelous_Marvin]

Tool is a great band. You should check out Maynard's other bands as well. Namely Puscifer "Conditions of my Parole." Very funky back beat.

[@danielmcqueen1024]

A Perfect Circle E-Motive Marvin Gaye cover 'What's Going On'

[@alanjohnson9803]

This song to the stop motion video "the separation" is the greatest unofficial music video ever made. For some reason it's incredibly hard to find on YT right now. If you've seen it you know how amazing it is

[@_dmfd]

It was taken off years ago unfortunately when Tool started uploading official music to Spotify, YT, AM, etc

[@habitualresistor9548]

Even when you don't get the exact meaning of the sing, it's always a great take on them. Keep it up. Love your channel.

[@JimmyRichardsonIII]

You don't have to do a reaction video to it, but search a video of the 'isolated' bass track: your mind will be BLOWN

[@BITCHINBOOTS]

''Genius lyrics''.... You can usually find all lyrics there

[@Rob_FortyTwo]

2 things: your face when the song kicks in is priceless, and that hoodie is it man. good stuff.

[@thatonedude1003]

Great reaction as always. Maynard’s lyrics are always thought provoking. Mix that with the musicianship of the band, and you have yourself some mind-blowing music.

[@kyleplocica834]

ALICE IN CHAINS- ROTTEN APPLE!!! it’s a must!!!

[@edgarrodriguez290]

REACT TO A PERFECT CIRCLE JUDITH

[@darkchiron]

This is one of my favorites. They play it live almost every concert. It is incredible. And the meaning of the verses, good for the soul. It's important to not forget what's important in life, and that material possessions are not everything.

[@ajoy1674]

One of my favorites! Loved the reaction. Also, that Star Wars sweater is pretty sweet too.

[@Erkbrothers80]

I saw Tool live for the first time over the summer and they played this tune and they brought the house down! Its one of my Tool favorites and damn was it intense live!

[@nathanharrison8901]

Probably my favorite Tool song, for sure my favorite on this album

[@markclark6702]

Really enjoy watching you EXPIERIENCE all that is tool. I got the same genuine reaction when i first heard this band and the journey that you get to take as you listen and ride the roller coaster.

[@pauljansen1137]

yes sir..the climax on this song is truly fantastic!! Aenema ws allways my favorite album, but this album is underrrated and is starting to grow on me now that the new album has settled in..but who am i kidding, each and everyone of their albums are masterpieces! like many others..you should do lost keys/rosetta stoned..craziest lyrics ever by Tool!

[@whogavehimafork]

Watching someone discover Tool is one of my favorite things to see

[@DJSHOTTIEJAY420]

The 10,000 Days title has been interpreted by most Tool philosophers to be a reference to the approximate period of time between singer Maynard James Keenan's mom becoming incapacitated by a stroke when Maynard was 11 years old, and the time she died in June, 2003.

[@joemoma516]

Here's the lyrics: Here from the king's mountain view Here from a wild dream come true Feast like a sultan I do On treasures and flesh, never few But I, I would wish it all away If I thought I'd lose you just one day The devil and his had me down In love with the dark side I'd found Dabble in all the way down Up to my neck soon to drown But you changed that all for me Lifted me up, turned me round So I I I I I would I would I would Wish this all away Prayed like a martyr dusk to dawn Begged like a hooker all night long Tempted the devil with my song And got what I wanted all along But I And I would If I could And I would Wish it away Wish it away Wish it all away Wanna wish it all away No prize that could hold sway Or justify my giving away My center So if I could I'd wish it all away If I thought tomorrow would take you away You're my peace of mind, my home, my center I'm just trying to hold on One more day Dim my eyes Dim my eyes Dim my eyes if they should compromise our fulcrum Wants and needs divide me then I might as well be gone Shine on forever Shine on benevolent sun Shine on upon the broken Shine until the two become one Shine on forever Shine on benevolent sun Shine on upon the severed Shine until the two become one Divided I'm withering away Divided I'm withering away Shine on upon the many, light our way Benevolent sun Breathe in union Breathe in union Breathe in union Breathe in union Breathe in union So as one survive Another day and season Silence, legion, save your poison Silence, legion, stay out of my way

[@lnlnd]

That’s exactly what Adam Jones (their guitarist) was using. It’s called Talk Box. The principle is very easy: your amplifier output is wired to the pedal with the speaker that’s facing the nozzle where you plug one end of the tube and put the other one in your mouth. Sound uses your mouth as the acoustic chamber and then gets outside into the mic. You can cut frequencies opening and closing your mouth. The effect is the same as if you play music on your phone and face the speaker right into your mouth. Try it out if you haven’t yet (I think everyone tried that).

[@MrRyguy85]

I see alot of comments saying this song is about his son. Maynard did dedicate the song to his son but dedicating something to someone isn't always the same as creating something for someone. This song was originally wrote for his mother along with most of the 10,000 days album save a few songs. His mother was paralyzed when he was 11, she lived that way for 10,000 days. She was very religious, he was not. He could never understand how she could keep her faith through all her hardships. Maynard was not religious at all, you can tell by his earlier music with Tool and his other hand A Perfect Circle. He speaks on this in the song with "The devil and his had me down" section, but ends up saying "but you changed that all for me, lifted me up turned me around". She saved him by staying with her faith, never questioned her beliefs, making him think twice about his. Yes this can all be related to his son that is why he dedicated, not wrote it for his son. Shine on benevolent son? Who is the benevolent son? Not a human on Earth. It's Jesus, his mother's God. Maynard wouldn't use benevolent as an adjective to describe his son, since that would go against the teachings that his mother followed, all of us our sinners. Maynard chooses his words carefully and most of his songs are meant to be taken in multiple ways. So yes it's about his son as well, but it was written for his mother after she passed. This is the way.

[@Donks-R-us]

I love how both Adam and Justin are lead guitar 😄

[@MrAndersonmm]

That's exactly what it is... it's called a talk- box. Joe Walsh (The James Gang, The Eagles) came up with it. It's literally a tube that plays the notes in your mouth, and you talk into a mic with it.

[@tidewell]

The guitar solo was being played through a "talk box"... it feeds the sound of the instrument through a tube next to a microphone. Then you can manipulate the sound (from the tube) with your mouth into the microphone

[@AdrianPaco]

I was in a tool concert in Las Vegas. Jambi is so haunting and killer live song!

[@robertsaterlie4124]

"Silence Legion! Save your poison. Silence Legion! Stay out of my waaaay!"

[@Flip4910]

This song but with the stop motion video called "the seperation" is one of the BEST unofficial music video's I've ever seen in my life.

[@DMSpikes1987]

I saw TOOL live last night...one word. EPIC!

[@Kyle-ni7vw]

I remember seeing tool in Denver 2005 when I lived out there and frying ball s to this song love this band . One of the best live shows to see !

[@jrtilley]

It's always great watching your videos. Keep the TOOL coming!

[@bma308]

Jamel just imagine some of these band reviews live. You should see one live!! You would be blown away

[@tonylony574]

always gotta love the art of alex grey too tool is just amazing

[@jerryjanski551]

This is my favorite Tool song. There's also a live version on youtube that is incredible.

[@lbow09]

Jump right in is correct!!! One of my favorite Tool songs! I’ve seen it live and it is amazing!! 🤘🏻🌀 thank you for this one, I thoroughly enjoy your reactions! I have to add: your shirt is fabulous!!!

[@dime4ever101]

During the guitar solo The effect Adam is using you talking about is called a talk box. It has a tube the sound you guitar goes though instead of traveling through your amp and it goes into your mouth and into a microphone, and how you move your mouth changes the way the sound of your guitar sounds. Love the reaction videos man and how you breaks down the lyrics. Your spot on with these Tool videos almost every time. Watching these takes me back to when I listened to Tool for the first time.

[@docwells7]

Made famous by Peter Frampton...

[@musicmademejester]

Jamal, I think he is talking about what he has achieved. He grown up in small town in Scottville, Michigan ( and also in a small town in Ohio with his mom). When he says "Here from the kings mountain view, Here from a wild dream come true" , I am pretty sure he is talking about how on stage preforming he has this view like he looking down from a mountain feeling like a king and his wild dream of becoming a being in a rock band came true. Then he was saying the devil and the dark side were apart of his life and brought him down. "But you change that all for me, lifted me up turn me round." So he is saying even though everything he is achieved and his good fortune of being a in rock band and making a good living, he would wish it all away if it meant losing you. So you pretty much go the overall meaning tho, Its a great song. I suggest you do Wings for Marie parts 1 & 2. Its a song about his mom having a paralyzing brain aneurysm and going on to suffer for around 10,000 days before passing away. Deep song, but very beautiful.

[@mirtooutside2657]

I thought the entire album was about his mother Judith. 10,000 days being a references the day she was diagnosed with her illness to the day it took her from this world.

[@stephenroby8498]

Yes, Jamel Adam is using a Talk Box to create those effects. In the seventies, it became known with Peter Frampton's music.

[@alfonso72arenas]

Keep digging man the rabbit hole gets deep. TOOL is what we all need.

[@billramirez8686]

Actually. Jambi is the genie from Pre Wee's Playhouse. This is his song wishing his mother was back. She passed due to complications after a major stroke she had. Which is where Judith comes from by APC. He was pleading to her cause even though she was broken it never broke her faith. And that pisswd Maynard off cause in his eyes, his mom was a saint. And served her God to her dying day but Maynard couldnt cope with a just God making one of his devout followers going thru something like that. Judith was his cry to her and God for what she was going thru. By the time Jambi came out she was gone. And his one wish was to see her again.

[@billramirez8686]

Pee Wee's*

[@jmcguire42081]

It's about his mother, she had MS and the name of the album 10,000 days is roughly how long she suffered before she died. Others can go in to more detail than me because they know more than I do, but that will give you a general idea.

[@scottflowe2875]

Shine upon the many . Light our way : Benevolent Sun

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

This such a great song, so glad I got to see it played live on their non-album tour. Great composition overall!!

[@nemesis0865]

That's exactly what he's using on that solo, the tube thingy that he can talk through. I've seen him many times in concert making that tube sang!

[@chrisw3421]

That guitar solo is KILLER! I believe he's using the talk box, see Peter Frampton-Do You Feel Like We Do

[@hooksetsrfreeokyak5655]

My friend. Music like this allows us to interpret what we need at that time. But, to me, this song is very pointed. To me, it is basically saying, when you find the one you love, the one that makes you whole, everything makes sense. At that peak, you know, you would change your life, no matter how strong your demons are, to ensure your make this persons life whole and in turn, makes yours whole. You would give up all for this person/life. Keep at it my friend. Much respect.

[@josephberg1586]

I agree with Tyler Tucker, been listening to TOOL for many years. Can't wait to see Reactions. But to know when a Man sings about his Mother, who is disabled(Maynard lead singer of TOOL) as a U.S. Marine I know what it's like to see someone you love be disabled. But don't give up

[@omega1231]

It is one of those, it's called a talkbox, which modulates the sound via a tube that goes in your mouth.

[@ajrob77]

Also... you are correct on all of your speculations about the song. Maynard wrote it from the point of view of a Sultan for allegory... but the way he approaches lyrics is so that you can see multiple storylines (relating to YOURSELF, and all the human race) within his presentation. Genius.

[@MathewunnamedWeymouth]

He is actually speaking about loosing his mother to cancer, 10000 days is the ammount of days his mother survived with cancer. Jambi is talking about how he is at the top of the world with all that entails for the rockstar life. If he knew what he does now he would have spent the time with his mother.

[@cassandrabuitron427]

Just stumbled on your channel, and you're reviewing so many songs that remind me of high school 😂

[@trennsetta]

The song is about his mother who had recently passed when the song was written. It is a mix of James and Bambi them both now losing their mothers. He would give up all that he has to spend one more day with his mother.

[@hawfcut2394]

All the songs on 10,000 days are for his mother. She was in a wheelchair for 27 years (approximately 10,000 days *inside the fire*) and when she passed, this was what they produced. 10,000 days part 1 and 2 are direct responses to her passing.

[@joehynes5452]

Wings for Marie and Rosetta Stoned are Fantastic!! Wings for Marie is about his mother and is an absolute gem in their catalog!! It's very emotional. Rosetta Stoned is about a dude getting abducted by aliens and his spiritual awakening after a DMT trip(you WILL need lyrics Haha)......also that effect Adam is using is a vocoder(talk box), the tube that makes your guitar literally talk

[@Zughaman]

Love this channel, love your hoodie!! Youre awesome brother, thanks for the great reactions & respect for music. Much love n respect .... Peace

[@thordeer]

Love it!! I wish I could re-experience Jambi for the firs time.

[@shanerobbins4221]

Started back in the 70's, the sound was probably made by a FRAMTONE. Made by Peter Framton. Listen to"Do You Feel Like We Do" from his starter album: FRAMTON COMES ALIVE!

[@dianajemison105]

It makes me so happy that you seem to enjoy Tool so much. Yes, that voice manipulator is called a talk box. I think one of the first to really make it popular was Peter Frampton in the 70s. I was in love with him when I was 10 years old. You should check out Do You Feel Like We Do and Show Me The Way (the live versions for both). I agree with others here that you should do Judith by A Perfect Circle (one of Maynard's other bands) and Tool's Wings for Marie part 1 and 2. All about his mother. I believe this Jambi is about her as well or possibly his son. You're doing a great job, Jamel!

[@wolfnipplechips3857]

Your coolness levels have just peaked That top is smokin

[@Raaxshas]

Amazing reaction,bro. He wrote this song for his son.. promising he will always be there for him and can give up all his riches if that's what it takes to love his son

[@guitarsbymetaljay]

Congrats on your first Tool experience 👍 That guitar effect is called a Talkbox.

[@addiescout5396]

Dude yes this is my favorite fucking tool song I love seeing tool everywhere.

[@nathanwilson7929]

You hear The Walls influence in this song the most (another brick in the wall). This, like Pink Floyds work, is an album, it can be enjoyed in pieces, but the songs tie together to tell a story and play off each other. 10,000 days is a love song to Pink Floyd's The Wall.

[@keepers3318]

I love blasting this intro when at a red light beside a Harley Davidson, Loud Pipes save lives ,I always get a thumbs up and a smile

[@ryanwolcott4464]

Another interesting thing about this song is that it's written in iambic pentameter, which is why it is titled this

[@alanjohnson9803]

This is one of my all time favorite songs

[@doctajuice]

That face when the talk box solo came in 😂😂😂

[@evang7954]

Shine on forever Shine on benevolent sun Shine upon the broken Shine until the two become one Shine on forever Shine on benevolent sun Shine upon the severed Shine until the two become one Divided I'm withering away Divided I'm withering away Divided I'm withering away Shine upon the many Guide our way Benevolent sun

[@Hhhjam1975]

Alright. Let me help you a little. This album is basically a tribute to Maynard's mother he lost. So Jiambi was the wizard in the box on Pee Wee's playhouse. He wants his mom back is the just.

[@rivalworkshopandguitars5851]

That sound is a talk box. Hooks through you guitar amp. It’s an effect kinda like a synthesizer that works with a tube you put in your mouth attached to a mic. Pretty awesome effect, Adam Jones is great with this effect, also so is Peter Frampton love the shirt