TOOL "Rosetta Stoned" Reaction (Plus: Lipan Conjuring & Lost Keys)

[@DylanSterling]

I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen someone accidentally experience Rosetta Stoned. 😂🤘

[@mmatthews90]

The best kind of surprise

[@jsb2277b]

How is this comment from 6 days ago?

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@jsb2277b Patreon.

[@mmatthews90]

@@jsb2277b youtube changes the date if the settings are changed. (I.e. changed from unlisted to public)

[@sarahpope8658]

Not to mention, someone who relates to it! Loved the reaction!

[@erikarnald419]

The build up and the climax is some of the best music ever made.

[@danielmoses4205]

Agreed. This was the climax of the tool discography until descending, IMO.....

[@eggstu]

Yup, I totally agree the whole intro leading into the song is just an amazing kinda feeling

[@casualacquaintance1100]

..yes, this song is a true masterpiece

[@TwelveinchChewbacca]

15 years later, it still sends a shiver down my spine.

[@ju4408]

It's a long long setup for the best punchline ever.

[@arcticminibike4033]

"but I forgot my pen"... greatest punchline ever, gets me every time

[@armandocontreras7262]

In a couple months, this will be your favorite song. Mark my words 😂

[@John-vm2sq]

So right. First heard The Pot a few years ago. Loved it. Then got more into Tool with Schism, Sober, and Stinkfist (imo their more mainstream sound), then jumped over to Laturalus album and the psychedelic/third eye stuff hit me with Parabol/Parabola and Laturalus. And The Grudge became my favorite for years. Then Fear Inoculum hit and Descending was such an amazing buildup (the first 6 minutes of that song is perfection). Loved Invincible, Pnuema, and Fear Inoculum. And listened to that album everyday for months. Then i realized i found myself watching reaction videos and realized that I actually love Tool, but I never sat down to listen to their entire discography. So instead of watching TV every night, I'd go put my headphones on (bought really good headphones just for this btw) and listen to one album a night. 10,000 days album hit the spot. Wings for Marie Pt1 and 2, Jesus...that had me in tears. And then Rosetta Stoned hits and I'm caught soooo off guard. I had no idea what I was listening to. But it was the only song where I pushed my headphones more onto my ears and was just frozen listening to it. Fast forward another year, and it is...without a doubt....my favorite song. The buildup in the 8th minute...something about that final part, just takes me away. And, like you said - my favorite Tool song (because it took time to appreciate it and warm up to Tool's sound. This, imo, is the end of the road. This song is Tool's version of an aged whiskey. You can't appreciate until you get a taste for all the subtleties. It would've been my least favorite and totally turned me off of Tool if it was my first song. It really needs to be played at the end of your Tool journey. Only then, imo, have your ears and mind been prepped enough. It's been my favorite Tool song for longer than any other (which I guess means it's my favorite on any given day).

[@SonoraSlinger]

🔥🔥🤚 me, it's my fav song. Havent heard one I like better since its release

[@travishall6442]

being OGT from Undertow back in the early 90s this is the apogee of their greatnenss. i thought Lateralus would have been my favorite song but this came along and i can listen to it a thousand times and still love it

[@billmedic1995]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@travishall6442]

Yup. Didn't think anything could have topped Lateralus. I always never liked the beginning of Rosetta Stoned so I never thought it would ever be my favorite song but I was SO wrong

[@Robinsos79]

Your face when Rosetta Stoned came on was great. And that silently spoken "What the fuck?!" is par for the course, I think, when people first hear this song. Well done!

[@robertjones4361]

How amazing is it that Maynard could tell that story without worrying about parameters or standard rhyming patterns......to the beat of the most twisted and cerebral musicians on the planet........imagine this too......for the bulk of the 10,000 days tour, they opened with this!! Greatest band on the planet!!!

[@RosettaStoned462]

👍

[@O5AXD]

The fact that they were opening with it is saddening me deeply. I always wanted to listen to rosetta stoned live.

[@matt51180]

They opened with Jambi when I saw them on the 10k Days tour. But they definitely played this song. Jambi Stinkfist 46 & 2 Schism Lost Keys (Blame Hofmann) Rosetta Stoned Right in two (Intension intro) Wings for Marie (pt 1) 10,000 Days (Wings pt 2) Lateralus Vicarious Ænima Hell of a show

[@patrick86806]

saw it in 2007! my mind is still blowned!

[@PeteOliva]

The sheer fact that this could be reproduced live is mind blowing. And they did blow my mind when I saw them do it. Maynard in riot gear was just a bonus.

[@jodywestmoreland457]

We didn't have the lyrics for a long time... That was an adventure.

[@LordSpongy]

Honestly drove me FREAKIN CRAZY not having lyrics to this when I had it on every day. I forgot about that era!

[@ubiquinoxxrosiles2766]

Those were good times lol

[@RuloGonzo666]

Man, those where great times, you really had to pay attention

[@joebanter305]

When you know the lyrics by heart, it’s easy. Step your shit up fake fans.

[@crankyanker2682]

@@joebanter305 that’s not how it works Joseph

[@jarodb5897]

I think you are 100 percent correct when you say you wouldn't introduce someone to Tool by playing this song. I've always thought of this song as one for the true fans of Tool who can really appreciate their talent both lyrically and musically. Love this song! Great reaction too.

[@manicr1]

You are absolutely correct. This is not "intro to Tool" but more "graduate level" Tool. Has to be my personal favorite song!

[@ericbaker732]

Rosetta Stoned is advanced Tool. You definitely have to get your Tool degree so to speak before approaching this beast of a song.

[@casualacquaintance1100]

Hahaha, im like 10th degree tool belt.. Love this song

[@bizarrewindow]

Hahahahaha the truth of life

[@lelandbradford51]

straight truth my man lmaoo, i would consider myself whatever the highest degree there is when it comes to tool!

[@casualacquaintance1100]

@@lelandbradford51 4 degrees bro

[@lelandbradford51]

@@casualacquaintance1100 higher... (thought you were talking about the song for a second and i was confused.)

[@TorrMup]

I once tweeted Maynard a question about this song to which he replied "ummm no"... essentially making us best friends.

[@tipdub]

Lol!!

[@user-bp1jn3xz9e]

It took years for me to appreciate this Song

[@Andy-nl8uq]

Oh totally. Younger me didn't get this song, but now it's one of my favourites (especially when combined with lost keys)

[@Storm23PS3]

I still don't get it, and I am a huge fan. Still trying though...

[@rleandro315]

Same here, it was a grower but now it's essential

[@PeteOliva]

Indeed. This is like doctoral degree level Tool. And no honoraries, you have to earn it.

[@kylejohnson4470]

Danny Carey said in an interview that this song was for a friend of theirs that tripped and told them a story similar to this.

[@bedsheets4009]

he should have tied his shoes lmao

[@craftygnome97]

@@bedsheets4009 bahahahahaha 😆😆😆

[@dukeoholik]

Most people don’t, but please do Intension and Right in Two as one video, the songs def go together! Lovin the journey

[@barrywagner5932]

Agreed!

[@jasonwonderinthelight8098]

Yes! Please do them together. You are good love them. Those 2 are first on all of my Tool Playlists for the past decade. Followed by the Holy Trinity and then Lateralus. I am just gonna say that I'm thinking of throwing the entire Fear Inoculum album next(except for the interludes, save CCT). It is extremely tempting 🤔 😆 🤣

[@victor_.]

Bruh, intension IS an interlude to right in two

[@jametowne]

Your look of pure befuddlement is bringing me joy

[@StephenRP]

@@jasonwonderinthelight8098 sounds like my playlist!

[@jaydale9097]

took me a 100 times listening to R S with lyrics but proud to say i can actually sing along now.

[@beelzebob23]

I cant speak that fast.

[@victor_.]

Impossible

[@justinpolk1331]

@@victor_. No i swear . It became a challenge. 😃

[@bizarrewindow]

And that's a lie

[@stugeh]

There's a dude who covers this song on the drums on KZbin absolutely flawlessly and it's a thing to behold.

[@PhillinRoyal]

Address him appropriately, not just some dude.

[@stugeh]

@@PhillinRoyal.. What?

[@blipbobeep8345]

That's johnkew. Here's the drum cover, it's great! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaipemRjp894q68

[@NooDLES411911]

@@blipbobeep8345 johnkew fucking slays every tool cover. He really shows what mastery it takes to play these songs

[@MattKCChiefsfan]

JOHNKEW SLAYS

[@cmbacon75]

I LOVE to see other people laugh at this song. It is top 3 Tool songs for me and I think it is funny AF. Glad you appreciate it!! #iforgotmypen

[@rleandro315]

#shitthebedagain

[@hasieretxaparekareaga3993]

The Conjuring+Keys+Rosetta trilogy might be the best song ever, no cap.

[@Disgustipated8404]

You had the most genuine reaction to this, moreso than any other reactor I've seen do it, anyway. I'm talking about when you were just listening. Cool to watch. Now, listen to it a few more times. It gets better. Once you can sing the whole song without the music, you're ready to hear the origin(s) of which it was manifested. That makes it so much better.

[@johngriese2178]

This is the EXACT💯 reaction they wanted when they wrote this! 😂👏👏

[@vanilla_milkshake]

I'd call this Tool's "most dense" song. They play ALL the time signatures in it, lol

[@whichonespink333]

my god listening to this on mushrooms while breezing down a long empty hill on my bike completely changed me

[@jankjaws9815]

For me it was being cross faded into oblivion while listening to Jambi.

[@IHamilton9320]

This was the first Tool song I ever heard. I absolutely loved it. It’s been 5 years and I haven’t gone more than a week without listening to a full album.

[@dryferr5557]

Going on 18 years

[@BrainWasherAttendent]

Lost keys high siren sound is Justin on bass controlling feedback like a boss

[@iamthewalrus.]

I thought it was a synth?!?!? That’s INSANE!!!

[@BrainWasherAttendent]

@@iamthewalrus. he was messing around in practice with feedback and Adam asked him to keep it going and that’s how the song was written.

[@Gideonite]

I fucking thought it was his bass! I could never tell if it was that or the synth. I believe it knowing how awesome Justin is.

[@BrainWasherAttendent]

@@Gideonite he was messing around with feedback and Adam noticed it and told him to keep it going and that’s how the song was started. Justin gets amazing sounds out of his bass!

[@j_h_gordy]

It’s with an ebow specifically, then later on with a tremelo

[@bio-hazard221]

When you get to intension let it play into Right in two, The transition is so smooth

[@Gideonite]

Parabol/Parabola?

[@Nahinalau]

Great to see you got the humor aspect. Not everyone goes for the lyrics in a first reaction but I feel the experience is really benefited with this one song in particular.

[@quifty7]

I love your calm nature and the fact that you choose to analyze Tool...... Worth clicking the Sub button

[@ruthautumn7]

I have been waiting for you to get to this song. This is probably my favorite Tool song. I always have to listen to it twice in a row. Might have to watch this video twice. 😉

[@joenutz2738]

Those Swiss army triplets are insane

[@Steussie]

Finally got here!! Been waiting for weeks for this one. Clicking play right now. Excited for you to get to Fear Inoculum, your gonna love it.

[@Steussie]

What a great song and great reaction. They played this live on the 10,000 days tour. Just a great experience.

[@cmbacon75]

Same!

[@bradrot991]

The humor in this track gets me cracking every time. Cheers

[@Martin-kc1xj]

The song is a trip. Once I connected the context of the intro with the song, (before we knew the lyrics) it became one of my favorites. At first I was feeling uneasy and lost when listening to it... like, it didn't go anywhere and I could never settle into a groove. Then I realized that's exactly the point! It's a trip, you can't hold on to anything, you just have to take the ride and let go. The thematic runs through the whole composition and structure (or lack thereof). It's an amazing "concept song".

[@dustincronin7260]

I keep seeing flashes and I'm thinking to myself - is he embedding secret pictures in there? While watching Tool, I wouldn't be surprised.

[@urbanshamanproductions9092]

haha no my computer just sucks and i can't fix it

[@stephenpopp1598]

My new favorite video. ) The look on your face. Priceless

[@jonbrockbank9675]

Definitely not a song for “new” Tool listeners. This is one of my top 3 Tool songs but it took me years before I really came to love it this way. Props to you for enjoying it from listen number one, you’re more musically open than I was when I heard it the first time. I love watching your Tool journey.

[@redaffix7320]

The climax cemented it as one of my favourites. Literally get teary eyed when Maynard belts "Overwhelmed as one may be, placed in my position." It just hits my brain and breaks something in the best way.

[@TabbyCatTalks]

my favorite thing about rosetta stoned is that it really is the epitome of not overthinking. there are ways to read into it, but at face value it really is just a hilarious story of someone who got too high and is freaking out because they didnt write any of it down. It's difficult to find a song that can make me headbang while also laughing my ass off. much love, and keep up the killer content

[@Magnumscrotus]

Wow hands down my favorite reaction of yours. Stumbled into it by accident from the proper interludes and just fell down the wormhole appropriately and honestly had a very wise and articulate interpretation on your first listen! Thats impressive! took me awhile to appreciate and interpret this song.

[@chriscary9269]

I’m driving down a desert highway in my head when I here this every time. It’s calling me.

[@New-ko5qj]

I had a dream I was eating a giant marshmallow, when i woke up the pillow was gone

[@mikefromdilley]

Three tracks in one! I’ve never felt so cared for. 🤗

[@sandeepnag5180]

always look forward to your "tool" reactions , ur videos bring a sense of joy that I can't explain , love ur vids man .

[@TwelveinchChewbacca]

_What's happened? Tell me everything_ please let it play through, pleasepleaseplease ... YES!

[@GearsOfCake]

I highly recommend checking out Johnkew's drum cover of this track it really makes you appreciate Danny's part

[@obzen901]

Best Tool song. Masterpiece.

[@PeteOliva]

The fact that the same band that wrote Sober later evolved this writing this song says all you need to about this band. This is pretty much elite level Tool. For the well initiated only.

[@nathanbaca5131]

My favorite part besides the obvious climax of the song is the groove on the "somniferous almond eyes" part and how Maynard rides that bass fill at the end of his phrases with "must remember to write it down" or "will I ever be coming down" it's incredible how much this band has grown over their career both individually as musicians and together as a group.

[@RosettaStoned462]

I don't have a favorite Tool song , because I equally love them all..but Lost keys/ Rosetta Stoned is one of my absolute favorites ( if that makes sense). 💜 so glad you were able to experience this magic!

[@VictorPerez-rs5ph]

Same

[@NooDLES411911]

I fucking love when everything stops and you get Adams riff. Like in Pneuma. So good

[@Nichstagram]

The lyrics come from a story a friend of theirs told. They couldn't tell if he was having them on, or if he genuinely believed it. Maynard's like "imma write all this down".

[@alicspellman6938]

Sleep paralysis. I had the exact same thing with the head vibrations, rising to a climax and then trying to scream for help but unable to move. Terrifying

[@andrewmorgan6168]

Thanks for grabbing the lyrics quicklike. Watching reactors struggle without them is just painful to watch most times. Subbed.

[@zergolicious666]

waited a while for this one, good time to take a break from work. good stuff

[@edoardopaolini129]

Honestly my favourite TOOL song. Every section is just fucking amazing, expecially the vocal part after the fucked-up solo. The lyrics are absolutely fun but the music is just a pure masterpiece.

[@BegToDiffah]

Loved that look on your face... the wonderment... the amusement... when the song opened up. I know how you felt.

[@nicquinn7291]

One of my favorite things ever written.

[@jamesnewman9547]

The first time I listened I didn't have the lyrics and it sounded like noise. Once I followed along with the lyrics, it became one my favorites. It's so intricate and wild. Amazesauce

[@RandyM5]

love the reactions brother

[@ordazhank1]

Love how he keeps trying to hold his brain in 🤣

[@gazuki1352]

What you've got to ask yourself is how the "chosen one" who was "abducted" went from Area 51 to somewhere in Australia, in a hospital.

[@MorningKillsDawn]

I'm glad both Lost Keys and Rosetta Stoned finally get recognition. Not many reactors get to this song, but it will always be one of my favs. It's a masterpiece of writing and composition.

[@crystalscolza1663]

Puscifer is like 50% tongue and cheek.but in a great musical way, like this song, but more mellow at times...you will dig them.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

"Lipan" felt like some kind of Initiation when I first heard it years ago.

[@victor_.]

It's a bullet train to Ayahuasca

[@SonoraSlinger]

Rosetta Stoned is my absolute favorite

[@douglasennis7291]

Lost Keys is Tool doing King Crimson in a Tool way Wetton, Bruford, Cross iteration. 73'-74'

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

Clicked so fast I got whiplash. A firsthand account of Rosetta Stoned was just uploaded over on the Puscifer channel yesterday...

[@beelzebob23]

Are you referring to the Bullet train to Iowa video, or did I miss something?

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@beelzebob23 Yes, that's what I was referring to. :]

[@hvitekristesdod]

“The Dead ain’t touring” Sheer lyrical genius lol. Actually going to move this up to my top 10 Tool songs. It’s a tough list lol

[@isaachill6243]

You're a genius. Keep up your work. I love it.

[@Gorlami90]

I’m here for the crescendo

[@eggstu]

I freaking love this song. This intro really sets the scene

[@Fraaip]

This is easily top 5 Tool songs for me.

[@jkproductions247]

I have it top 1 or 2, I love 7empest and Rosetta stoned the same

[@Fraaip]

@@jkproductions247 Rosetta Stoned is also top 5 no question. Good taste bro!

[@jamesp.keeler6078]

The best part of this was watching your facial expressions. I feel like I must have made the same types my first time hearing this song. Being shocked, the engaged, then shocked again, then laughing my ass off while at the same time being blown away at how well it was put together. I feel like you really "got it". The humor, the sarcasm, and the intensity of the entire opus. The music is insanely good and Maynard has so much vocal variety. Very much enjoyed! Thanks man. These videos just keep getting better.

[@grungyasscinema]

Imagine being 12 and listening to this for the first time (my experience). I was not ready at all, not even a little bit LOL

[@wilferrero244]

Finally you've arrived at my favorite Tool song. Danny plays with his snare down a lot which is how he gets that really fleshy sound

[@MyCatFooed]

I really enjoyed your comments at the end ... HOWEVER, the band is named T00L for a reason ... They wish for us to use their music in anyway possible to expand our humanity & overall GOOD consciousness... Domari Nolo PA III

[@gustavoruvalcaba89]

One of my favorite songs and reaction from one of my favorite reactors! Enjoy! You'll flip out with intension/right in two! Right in two is undoubtedly one (if not the best for me) most beautifully written songs ever!

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Absolute MASTERPIECE. EPIC.

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

Dude, if anyone was going to enjoy this, it was you 😂 These songs with the musicianship & lyrics & humor have got to be one of the best set of songs ever!!!

[@richardb8220]

Did not get this song at first. Now I must listen to it at least once a day.

[@jamesdaves2169]

Ha ha...so I’m laughing...watching you read those words in the first section. Lol. Go back and listen again...so badass this song is. One of the best rock songs written, IMO.👍

[@Thomas.deNorth]

If it is correct that Maynard writes the lyrics after he is handed the piece of music, then I would have loved to see the reaction of Danny, Adam and Justin when he showed them this one.

[@SpiralOut8.]

I've always wondered that too 😆

[@carlosportillo2781]

Great reaction! This is a wall of sound for anyone to take on the first time. It took me a while to enjoy it and to even put the 3 songs together, but what a trip! Also, cool to hear your college story!

[@mikewalls8115]

It's about a DMT trip and if I'm not mistaken Bob is in reference to the man that introduced DMT.

[@mikewalls8115]

White light DMT created by Bob

[@shortbus6560]

Think its a nod to the church of subgenius a statirical religion who worshiped a deity named Bob Roberts. Big in the 80's and 90's

[@richardluevano8996]

Rosetta Stoned demonstrates the genius of Tool.

[@Tubbbytommy]

I've only just tripped over this series (which is great)... I immediately looked for you coming to terms with Rosetta Stoned 😅 you wtf'ing the lyrics in real time is a joy

[@HCXWinchester]

This song's absurdity in story telling/lyrics can take you off from amazing music on first listen. The bridge that starts with "overwhelmed at one would be" part (and buildup before that tbh) is the best musical piece I have ever heard. Drumming is outer worldy. This is my favorite song by Tool as a huge Tool fan.

[@AlexanderKnollwood]

"A message of hope for those who listen and a warning for those who do not..." Hrmm...That sounds like the gospel!

[@itsayswithoutgoing9571]

The new “Bullet Train to Iowa” by Puscifer video that dropped the other day is the visual story of Rosetta Stoned 🤯🍄👽🤣!!!

[@mikegalifos7145]

17:37 you can search high and low. You will not hear a bass riff like this. Bad ass. And ofcourse. Everyone else is killing it as well!!

[@mbuh197]

Your reaction at 7:20 is, I think, how we all reacted the first time we heard this song.

[@ryancoke777]

This is my take and I'm not sure I'm 100%. Lost Keys (blame Hoffman) refers to Albert Hoffman, the inventor of LSD. Rosetta Stoned tells the story of a man who's ends up at the hospital and it's not clear if he had a UFO encounter or if he was just blasted on LSD and hallucinating. Extremely fun pair of songs!

[@briannieubuurt332]

DMT....Joe Rogan talk about doing it and to others(lots) who have done it..

[@Steussie]

Wow look at all the comments you've gotten for this one already. Safe to say this is in most hard-core Tool fans top 3 songs of all time!!

[@duckduckpajamas3305]

Seeing that 'what the fuck' smile come across your face is what we were all really here for.

[@shqueeblesmckloofin7351]

I was 4 hits of acid when I discovered TOOL

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

You were acid and now you're a person?!

[@shqueeblesmckloofin7351]

You can say that lol

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@shqueeblesmckloofin7351 😁

[@drewbieware]

You are the best Tool reactionist, I just missed the smoke that’s all.... I do honestly believe that this is the funniest tool song ever. This thing cracks me up every time

[@corey6393]

"Brilliant absurdity". Yep, pretty much. "like that time Dave floated away" HAHAHA!

[@sean88gator]

Brilliant absurdity is a perfect description of this tune.

[@damienhegedus8973]

LMFAO! Dude, your face when LiPan starts telling the Doc what's up LOL! Priceless 😍😋 🍻 🎶🎼👽🎼🎶

[@williamwebb4905]

Loved your telling of your finals/exhaustion story... part of tool is to be vulnerable and truth seeking. Love how you shared this experience... Spiral Out!

[@omega1231]

Ïf i remember correctly it's based on a true story of a guy who claimed to have been abducted by aliens, he was told how the world would end and how to prevent it, but when he woke up in the hospital he couldn't remember what they said, so made out to be a hero, but he forgot his pen. It is written in a hilarious way though lol

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

It was a buddy from the band Green Jelly. One of Danny's first bands.

[@Disgustipated8404]

Maynard made appearances in the band, as well. Was also called Green Jellö first but Kraft Foods were a-holes and whined enough so they changed it. And if I'm not mistaken, Green Jelly still tours these days if they can (he at least does collaborative shows). Watched him on a podcast tell the story of this song not long ago. Bill Manspeaker is his name. Listen to 3 Little Pigs by Green Jelly... Maynard is in that one. Comment back if you can figure out which part is his.

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

@@Disgustipated8404 yes all correct. Saw Manspeaker on Trash Talkers Rappers React YT. 👍

[@benjamint_0]

tool truley are a puzzle wrapped in an enigma surrounded by mystery. the gift that keeps on giving. love watching newcomers!

[@monkeybrainstew7115]

A song is defined as a bunch of noises arranged in a pleasurable fashion. They're ALL songs.