tool - schism reaction - first time listening - tool review

[@aaronkelley5374]

Im low key addicted to watching people listen to Tool for the first time.

[@theengine]

I'm low-key addicted to reading comments about people being addicted to watching people hear tool for the first time.

[@MetalDetroit]

Same !

[@cbj1fan296]

Me too!!

[@johndiary4815]

Same

[@rizzashaw7122]

Honestly same

[@PlaidDad]

The worst part of listening to Tool for the first time is you’ll never get to hear Tool for the first time ever again.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

That's so true. Once you hear them, you'll never get the chance to experience that "holy shit" moment again. I spoke to someone recently who said his 6 year old was a huge Tool fan. I was so impressed and jealous at the same time. This kids into Tool at age 6!!! He's experiencing greatness at such a young age.

[@venomau5speedz]

I guess that’s only one good side of developing dementia....haha every day is like hearing TOOL again for the first time. Lol ;)

[@GolfTool]

That’s how I felt after seeing them live, had tickets on Friday April 17th in Orlando, row 1. (Maynard’s birthday) Thanks a lot COVID 😩 I’ve seen them 11 times so I’m not that devastated but there is nothing like a live Tool show. They are truly otherworldly...

[@aiden_macleod]

I dunno, the worst part of listening to Tool is the listening part. Not for me.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@GolfTool That is so true. I saw them a few months ago. It was PHENOMENAL. Not my first time, that was way back in 2001, but I'm sad that I missed them in April. I had VIP tix too. Tool is too, too good.

[@markl1109]

Remember when Tool outsold Taylor Swift last year and every Taylor Swift fan lost their minds..they just didn't know what they were missing

[@oneway_honoway9394]

mark leveillee lol yup. It was that “new band, Tool.” 😂

[@andrewmonfort4881]

the good ol' days.

[@Tdub0911]

That's because they've been dumbed-down to think bubble-gum horseshit is great music.

[@markl1109]

@@Tdub0911lol ..I'm sure the previous generations said the same about our music

[@Chisito23]

I like both Tool and TS songs. I can't believe how people can argue about music, everyone has the right to listen to whatever they like and no one should tell them otherwise. 🎶Embrace your desire to feel the rhythm!🎶

[@repit5014]

The song is obviously about the struggles of assembling IKEA furniture.

[@Kasinojr82]

😂

[@kirksguitar8264]

Haha

[@saschawarnecke1989]

Best comment 😂

[@TheFivepoint1994]

Dude...stop! 🤣

[@F15H00K]

It's actually about rebuilding a Lego set that fell off an IKEA shelf.

[@john-paulhiggerson144]

All Tool is special, for me Pneuma is a masterpiece of musical existentialism...enjoy

[@delmarhi]

I'm not really sold on the new album. It just builds and no pay off. Audio blue balls.

[@nathansalinas4980]

EHnus Lover696 yeah it wasn’t exactly as good as we expected it to be but you gotta respect the image and musicianship that these men have✊ but pneuma was a top tier song imo

[@PoliticallyAffiliated]

delmarhi descending? If you don’t think there’s a pay off.. you need to listen again lol the build up still gives me chills. That’s exactly what music is suppose to do.

[@guywithalltheanswers6942]

@@delmarhi Learn more patience and close your eyes imagining a visual journey. It's incredible to those who can enjoy the journey and not get caught up in trying to find the end.

[@vaughnnewman8903]

And an ultimate showcase for one of the greatest drummers of all time. The guy is 58 years old.

[@1992Apocalypse]

I love the fact that you didn't pause the song once while listening, (i think it messes with the momentum when others do it) . You still had thoughts to offer and put them on the screen as written words. Great Idea!

[@ApoIIo95]

The danger is, KZbin can pull her video which I think is stupid.

[@Heroo01]

@@ApoIIo95 well she is kinda just reuploading the entire song if it's uncut lmao

[@Veni1229]

And so your journey into the magnificent and mind bending world of TOOL begins. There is no escape. You're in and we welcome you.

[@chrisa5631]

we have cookies as well

[@MrStrandgsx]

@@chrisa5631 We do but that recipe is enough to scare the bejeesus out of someone :)

[@Flatstick]

But no eggs

[@edwardomunoz9299]

@@chrisa5631 🤦😂

[@rubaidaallen2764]

We also have cake, ice cream and warm buttery waffles with maple syrup. Tools fans are the best 🤗🤗

[@tskwerl]

The way you listen to Tool is... lay down, close your eyes and drift on the music. ;)

[@eversuperman]

Absolutely this. Let it take you and wash over you.

[@gocubs1815]

With the lights off too. You're not the first person I've heard say that

[@RetroGuy_77]

And if you can... smoke a bowl first.

[@kokujinbeeblebob]

The best way I found to do this was to go out to the country where there is no other noise and when you turn out the lights there is absolute darkness. Lay back and listen.

[@Eneshi2071]

The way you listen to Tool is... any way that you can. But yeah, preferably this. And if you're ever fortunate enough to have the chance to see them live, by god take it. Shit'll change yo' mother#&$@in' life!

[@ocat1979]

“Cold silence has the tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion” Just such a great line

[@jaykelley103]

Between supposed lovers

[@matucker1621]

@@jaykelley103 thank you for finishing that very important part of that lyric. I was just about to but you beat me to it. Additionally, it’s the most beautiful part of that lyric

[@pedrogheventer2566]

I always get shivers in that part

[@ehuntley83]

How many other writers add "juxtaposed" into their lyrics? 😆Keenan is just brilliant.

[@MrZachthorn66]

So deep man no one really knows

[@gumbomudderx7503]

Slanzzy: this song is so intelligent musically and lyrically Lateralus: hold my beer...

[@PoliticallyAffiliated]

😂

[@rickshaw3397]

Fibonacci sequence Edit: to clarify the fibonacci sequence was used in the song lateralus. Talk about intelligent!

[@bedge8601]

Third Eye says hello.

[@jameswozny1997]

Danny Carey with his fuckin octopus arms in ticks and leeches is something else as well!

[@grabyourlantern]

No doubt, Lateralus is great. The fact is that that album is spectacular as a whole. It, along with Schism, are top five Tool songs. However, in spite of the specific sequence in Lateralus, Schism changes meter 47 times. I've heard a lot of covers, and no one, NO ONE, nails it like the originators. Especially the build up part near the end.

[@dougparker1968]

This is why TOOL took over the charts when they went digital. BEST BAND EVER

[@aiden_macleod]

Maybe for you.

[@PoliticallyAffiliated]

Aiden Macleod obviously. I’m sure the commenter, wasn’t speaking for you lol

[@dougparker1968]

@@aiden_macleod I suppose I should have been more specific, but I did not mean this particular song. I meant more her reaction to Tool in general, and the fact that they are a great band. No point in being negative, my friend. If you have an intelligent point to offer, by all mean do so. Everyone is entitled their opinions.

[@Demoncleanerrr]

@@aiden_macleod stooge comment of the day, of course they're the best band ever for him. wanker.

[@justinlanghorne9611]

Nah man. Thrice is the best band ever.

[@kevinyiengst2572]

Pneuma, 46 and 2, and sober.. need to be added to your list!

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Totally agree. Although I do love Opiate and Jerk-off a lot too.

[@dazed1nyc]

The Pot is another great one. My fav song to play on bass.

[@Hangar402]

Yes i like sober alot

[@patrickkelly2990]

Jeremy Boynowski If she’s prone to nightmares, she might need to stay away from Opiate.

[@crackymcsmoke8730]

Just listen to all their albums start to finish. As conceptual pieces they should first be heard as a whole concept and then individual song picking is fine. :o Opiate and Undertow on Vinyl are fantastic. I was amazed at how different they sounded from disc or mp3 or any digital form. Im not one of those pretentious snobs that turns my nose up to non viynl. I say get your music how you get it it's all great, but if you have the chance check them out. It feels more pure and raw is the only way I can describe the sound from the first time I heard the needle hit the record.

[@andrewibbotson7076]

Great to see you getting into some Tool..... you're going to go on a journey. Some other Tool songs: 'The Pot', 'Vicarious', 'Sober', 'Jambi', 'Parabol & Parabola' (Parabol is the intro to Parabola) and of course, 'Lateralus'. But there is just so many others to choose from....

[@DanielCardenas23]

You're the first person I seen recommend jambi. My guy.

[@wojecire]

If I see someone really gets it, like REALLY gets it after listening to just 1 song, do the entire journey, start with the EP and work through the albums in order. But that's a LOT of reactions to record.

[@saethone]

I'd add pneuma to that list as well

[@ericseagles]

I agree with Daniel. Jambi is absolutely EXTRAORDINARY

[@DanielCardenas23]

@@ericseagles exactly

[@yetti399]

Hint: never watch vids when first listening to Tool they are way to distracting from the music

[@paulanderson7105]

@yetti399 Wtf is up with the tool music videos. I've been a long time fan of tool but I never understood why their music videos are so weird.

[@evyatarhadar8325]

@@paulanderson7105 Adam Jones' creative labor. Open to interpretation, lol.

[@ssummers4096]

First Tool song and video I ever saw was Sober on Much Music a million years ago. That shit got me hooked.

[@jamesmorrissey2215]

UNLESS you're filming your reaction to the song in which case you might as well get your reaction to the video at the same time. before any song you like you should definitely go back and listen to it without watching the video so you can focus on the music.

[@willwozniak2826]

HiGH FIVE YETTI399!!!

[@billhughes7927]

The more you listen to Tool the more you appreciate everything put into the music. I’ve been listening to them for about 16 years now and they’re one of the only bands that I never get tired of and need to take breaks from.

[@SarahnTuned]

Please give A Perfect Circle a shot if you enjoyed Tool 😊. It’s some of Maynards best work IMO. The track “The Noose” literally brings tears to my eyes still to this day.

[@luisamoa2500]

Mr. Dos 💪💪

[@alexangulo2055]

APC is the best. The track “Breña” puts me in a good place.

[@stillawakening4721]

No love for Puscifer? I *only* checked them out because of Maynard and was pleasantly hooked immediately after. There's a few songs on each album I didn't really care for, some of which grew on me. But for the most part they got some good stuff. "Dear Brother" is a good one. "Humbling River" was used on a video game Transformers WFC but is definitely a good song. "Momma Said" is good, the "Tandimonium" mix is better IMO. "Trekka" good, "Spaghetti Trekka" is good too. "Polar Bear" and "Potions" brought me close to tears when I heard them, not because they are crazy powerful, but because I felt a connection to the meaning I interpreted from them. They are both really great though. "Arsonist", "Autumn", "Apocalyptical", "The Remedy" and more. This is just a small list of a portion of my favorites, If you're new to them, check them out. I guarantee you won't be sorry you did. If you're familiar with the band, hopefully someone who isn't learns of them from this so it wasn't so pointless...😂

[@terrykimd]

You're onto it Sarah. Orestes is my fave from them, absolutely beautiful!

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Oh my god I remember when Mer de Noms came out. I saw APC live opening for NIN. First time seeing MJK sing live. So beautiful. Definitely give Mer a listen. So stunning.

[@zacherynicholascarter]

“Cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion between supposed lovers.” - My favorite Maynard lyric

[@Deadmode]

Absolutely. Incredible.

[@jordanohealy1507]

“Pure intention juxtaposed will set two lover's souls in motion. Disintegrating as it goes, testing our communication” - another great lyric

[@jordanohealy1507]

And this one... “ The poetry that comes from the squaring off between and the circling is worth it, finding beauty in the dissonance” -Maynard is brilliant, that’s a fact!

[@bradmcclelland9811]

"Pure intention, juxtaposed, to set two lover's souls in motion" Love it. Lyrically, may be Maynard's best work. Invincible is also right up there for me.

[@alanmilanez4896]

Well, this music is brilliant, its about schism in every aspect, religious, pollitical, etc. in humanity, how we get separed by our incapacity to undestand each other points of view, but all the pieces feat together. Sorry by my bad english, greatings from Brazil.

[@augustoparaiso7349]

You are spot on with your takeaways on experiencing tool for the 1st time. Real music affects you on multiple levels in waves of beauty that leave u speechless in the end. So much going on u have to hear it again and again to soak it all in trying to admire the genius of its simplistic nature and power of expression. Then u realize, these guys are using the same notes as everybody else, these guys are f****** awesome!

[@brianmanning9271]

8 seconds in I’m thinking “she has no idea what she’s getting herself in to”

[@ericquinney6004]

Yoooo same lmao. I’m like” just wait until you look into the lyrics because the mind of Maynard is... different” to put it lightly.

[@vaughnnewman8903]

@@ericquinney6004 She will be spiralling out in no time. ;)

[@ralphdismukes2442]

I introduced my kids to Tool, they prefer to drive with me. Introduction to my daughter was the Fear Innoculum tour. What a great intro. Mom likes the bubble gum pop.

[@brianmanning9271]

Roel Vela this could be the dumbest comment on KZbin.

[@brianmanning9271]

Roel Vela who’s entitled?

[@davidr3146]

"A cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion." No matter how many times i listen to this song, that line STILL sends chills up my spine. No joke.

[@iamsammysam]

Between supposed lovers. That’s the important end to that lyric. Probably my favorite lyric ever tbh.

[@tonykeen920]

Agreed

[@calebweathers205]

Lateralus is a must. Look up the Fibonacci sequence and this song, the syllables fit perfectly. “Spiral out!, keep going, spiral ouuuut!!”

[@thing12games44]

Came here to say exactly this. And it’s not just the lyrics. The music also has components of the Fibonacci sequence.

[@davidcook9246]

Stop it with the Fibonacci Sequence- It's just an awesome rythem

[@AsYLuM141]

can also look up mgk on rogans podcast talking about how it was all an accident and was never intentional. While it is quite the coincidence, the "genius" everyone puts behind the claim is false and becoming outdated.

[@mehmetelalija2538]

She will need some extra tools for spiral out

[@pedrovicnt_]

The fetuccini sequence

[@GhorigOfTheHranFel]

Tool is not a band that produces songs to listen to, they are an experience you fully immerse yourself in.

[@willysbakery6878]

i wish i saw them live

[@willysbakery6878]

if i am not mistaken. they won a grammy for best metal performance

[@lemurdream]

This girl could review dust behind the refrigerator and she's gonna get views. lol

[@douchebagamus]

Best comment out of all 1.6k 😂😂😂

[@michaelsaladino4504]

🤣😂🤣

[@allboutthemojo]

Goes to show that video content, purpose, relevance, usefulness, entertainment value, are not important to most people. Just get an attractive girl to nod her head , state the obvious and bam 23 k subscribers.

[@zeppelinmexicano]

If you can't take the time to learn the NAME before reviewing it, what kind of brain do you have?

[@JTD19881369]

@@zeppelinmexicano to be fair, both pronunciations are widely used. And in the rules of English this means they are correct

[@wraith657]

Even though it's years later... It's great to see you grow, and evolve into a fan of metal.

[@harvesteroftone5473]

Try "The Pot" by Tool. It's got a wicked groove.

[@jameskernan4848]

You talking about the pot brownies song? That would be good.

[@struedel25]

Check out the video of the high school kids playing it with DC on drums.

[@pantheon777]

the Brassed Against cover with Sophia Urista is really great too

[@rycolligan]

Tool is one of those rare bands where every member has mastered their instrument, but their drummer, Danny Carey, is a living legend. You won't be disappointed if you just buy this album, Lateralus, and listen to it from start to finish. This band has like 20 "best songs", I would recommend Parabol/Parabol (2 songs together), The Pot, Sober, Forty-Six and 2, and "H".

[@Chromodar]

Yeeah, H.. And Pushit, so intense.

[@mpdefi]

Messughah drummer is one kind too.tomas haake.

[@mpdefi]

10 times that.look bleed.on messuggah.

[@dryferr5557]

@@mpdefi yes he is. Danny and Thomas are in a universe of there own

[@wil8115]

I loved how you just kept going and didnt pause. Sub earned.

[@myname5918]

Most people consider the song Lateralus to be their masterpiece. Look how the Fibonacci sequence fits into it and give it a listen.

[@andycallahan65]

I would say 10000 days wings for Marie that's probably THE masterpiece...... Not my personal favorite but there's a good chance if you listen to that she'll turn into a puddle of Goo by the end of it

[@bassmasters123]

Bruh its tool every song is a masterpiece

[@dwaynecarter3123]

i agree Absolutely a must to check out Lateralus with Fibonacci sequence

[@yimmy7160]

the Lateralus album itself is a masterpiece

[@ysinvangulik1004]

How do you know that most people think that's their best song? Did you count them?

[@oneweirdlife913]

I love how you don’t talk to much and feel the music. You seem like a great person to vibe with on a spiritual level. 🤟🏻

[@johnnyblue9120]

The entire Lateralus album is a masterpiece 😍

[@alexcutie49]

You trip?

[@ianflanagan209]

Brilliant reaction, so glad you finally gave tool a shot. They are a truly mind blowing band. This song has to many time signatures changes to count and many are in very strange meters. A schism is seperation or a breaking up. The song is about how when communication ceases death follows. If our brains do not communicate with our bodies we die. If we do not communicate with each other our relationship dies. This is why we must bring the pieces back together, rediscover communication. All of tool's music is brilliant, their song lateralus revolves around the fibbonaci sequence, their song 46 and 2 is jungian development of ones personal shadow and their song vicarious is about human nature and our desire to watch things suffer. They have songs about patience, forgivnes, human nature, drugs, spiritual transformation and much more. I highly recomend their song the patient, you will really like it and it has deep lyrics.

[@andrewbaldwin9796]

Some other great Tool songs are: Forty Six & 2, Stinkfist, Sober, Aenima, Intolerance, Ticks & Leaches, and Eulogy, just for starters. Enjoy🤘

[@alexxindovina3241]

46&2 and sober my favorites

[@SalmonSnake80]

Some other great Tool songs are: All

[@jesseobrien756]

And the rest

[@OGT4204]

Andrew gets it

[@inscription8099]

It is about relationships but not just a single couple but humanity with each other. We are social creatures who instinctively act cooperatively and in tribes, however with the society we have, this has broken down and we are becoming more selfish and individualistic, our communication and cooperation with each other has suffered, but if we can regain compassion for each other we can start to cooperate and rebuild. (put the pieces back together)

[@joeroberts1408]

Every TOOL song is a masterpiece, check out Lateralis or the Grudge

[@Physics_Dude]

And save 7emptest for later :)

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Descending. The crown jewel on FI 😌😌😌

[@JaySharp604]

@Sid Rodriguez Do not forget to play Parabol into Parabola. It needs that intro.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@JaySharp604 To me without the intro, it's just not the same. Seeing them do it live with the intro was just pure bliss.

[@nutrybe]

I'm so glad you took the leap into checking out this band. They're really special and completely unique. They put a lot of value on the production of their songs as if it's the fifth band member in a way. Very artful in the music as well as the lyrics with so many time changes in the rhythm but also between the individual instruments where the drummer might be in 14/4 and the bass in 7/4 and the guitarist bridging between the two. The lyricist adds a whole other layer to the sound which is why his voice is sometimes a little low in the mix. It's not about any one of them individually but rather all four of them together that gives them such a layered and complex sound. If you liked this, you're really going to like most anything off of the AEnima or Laterallus albums. 10,000 Days and Fear Inoculum are really, really great as well. Try "Forty Six & 2", "Laterallus", "Right in Two" or "Descending". Keep up the great work! 😉

[@djjerzy609]

you must listen to "Sober" Maynards vocals are insane and the video is mind bending !

[@joelcprice]

This could describe literally ANY Tool song...

[@matthewkolb1694]

I'm looking forward to this one... The live show they put on is outstanding. They let the music take center stage and allow vibrant visual effects set the ambience. Just next level in every aspect of what they do.

[@Wolfgang3135]

The Pot, Vicarious, Pnuema. They have tons of Amazingly written songs about a plethora of topics that you would never think to write a song about. At the same time, don't forget the other works of Maynard J. like A Perfect Circle where he recorded my personal favorite Judith.

[@rjladd2787]

I love the way you make your comments without pausing the song

[@scottballinger40]

I love seeing someone who is completely unaware of Tool, listen for the first time. Especially when they have the intelligence to be able to understand and appreciate any piece of good music. She knew she was listening to perfection even though it isn't a familiar genre. Very well done. Looking forward to watching you experience tool for the first time. I envy you because I still remember how I felt experiencing them for first time. 'Parabol Parabola' are meant to be heard together as one song. 'Jimmy'' 'The Pot', 'Jambi' are just a few tracks that will make you think about these songs way after you heard them.

[@stephens9462]

First time I ever heard Tool I pretty much didn’t listen to any other music for the next 5 years. Everything else was lacking.

[@silvervial]

I'm still that way 25 years later. I listen to other bands, and I love a lot of other bands, but nothing is on the same level as Tool. Tool is more than music, it's brain food.

[@craigdesilva]

Yep, I’m 2 years into that journey!

[@arich.3284]

still is... forever will be

[@crackymcsmoke8730]

Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer I refer to as the Holy Trinity.

[@paulgreiwe8653]

@@crackymcsmoke8730 that's funny Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Radiohead are my holy trinity...

[@marklister2400]

It still amazes me how every song they do is a theatrical master piece

[@da9pauly]

Tool is the greatest band ever so many great songs Eulogy, Jimmy, Lateralus, aenima, Pneuma, Descending, Vicarious, Sober, Stinkfist, 46 and 2, parabola and parabol, reflection, after 5-6 songs you’ll realize they are the best band in the world. Danny Carey on drums is the best drummer in the world, Adam Jones masters the guitar, Justin Chancellor incredible on bass, and Maynard James Kennan vocalists and lyrics are just insanely awesome.

[@ceaseratchley5008]

best comment right here

[@frankielowkey9984]

Congratulations! Welcome to the other side of your mind. Every fan has a connection with each and with an individual interpretation. We do share each emotion when we watch these kinds of videos and also when we have a slight movement in the universe. Listen to Third Eye... with your eyes closed. Heck... the whole Album is amazing. But this is one to do next. IMO.

[@beauspendlove16]

You won’t be disappointed by any tool song. Lateralus, pneuma, vicarious, right in two, anemia, 46 and two. I don’t have a favorite but I’ve been listening , feeling and spiraling out to them since the 90s.

[@metalboy50]

I was never really into Tool, but after listening to this and 46 and 2, I like them. The bass is very driving in their songs. I'm glad you're enjoying it. By the way, I love your makeup.

[@djc741]

More Tool: Forty Six & 2, The Pot, Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned, Jambi, the Grudge, Vicarious. Enjoy fam

[@smltownsk8er]

You forgot Pneuma... that song is a masterpiece.

[@venomau5speedz]

....She is no way ready for Rosetta Stoned yet my fellow toolheads. ;) - baby steps haha

[@pawsNparachutes]

Just all the songs please :)

[@pawsNparachutes]

@@venomau5speedz lol

[@autumnwind1216]

Sober put them on the map

[@stephenroby8498]

Adam the guitarist also works in the movie making industry doing special effects, made that stop animation for that video. The great thing about Tool is anyone can use a Tool, meaning Maynard lets the listener take their own journey using their experiences, and imagination for meaning in their songs.

[@VoltesWithElias]

Tool, along with Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd is probably the greatest of musical journeys. They all require several listens and get better over time. Enjoy every moment. My only recommendation is to listen to the songs without the video. It is aural ecstasy.

[@JimBobele]

Not to forget Porcupine Tree

[@sovex9331]

@@JimBobele I'd have to agree Porcupine Tree, Opeth and Dream Theatre are up there as well.

[@Cr8Tron]

@@sovex9331 Exactly what I was going to say (except replace Dream Theater with iQ)!

[@neckarsulme]

you hit a key point...the more I listen to tool, the better the music gets!

[@VoltesWithElias]

JimBobele I don’t believe I’ve heard their music. I’ll have to check them out. Thanks 🙏

[@dennisdavis6799]

Better late than never, nice to see you're back.

[@christophercarl7701]

I love how you mentioned the intellectual prowess. from a musical theory perspective Tool is unmatched!

[@davidruiz8712]

Slanzy:. "This was as close to a masterpiece as I think I've heard." The rest of the discography: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@edwardnigma5820]

this comment made my fucking day, simply awesome!

[@paulpalumbo2734]

Once you jump in the TOOL rabbit hole you’ll never want to leave,your third eye 👁 will finally open.

[@TheSuperRyne]

And a shit load of Tool fans will support your channel

[@zesticide1010]

Not everyone has a third eye, you forget some of us humans are NPC.

[@soundslikebstome]

My THIRD eye is gonna stay shut. Ya never know what some weirdo might want to slip into it.

soundslikebstome 😂😂😂

[@rickymonarrez2339]

Tool is an experience, couldn't pick just one song to recommend, you may as well start from Opiate and work your way go Fear Inoculum. All great albums!🤘🤘

[@mdav9609]

Yes. Every single song every single album. Pure mastery in every way.

[@ryankeiling317]

Wow.. She actually reacted to the music unbiasedly, then actually gave an honest opinion. Bravo young lady, you've gained a subscriber today. Welcome to tool. The images are one thing but your mind changes when you hear it. Glad you enjoyed it. Honestly, I want to see you listen to Jambi and react to that.

[@scottbuck3987]

The library of masterpieces they compose, is immense. Listen to the following: invincible, descending, lateralus, are just a few that will leave you in awe..

[@stephenantolich2155]

The best thing about Tool, their music can find a place in so many people with a totally different understanding and each is correct!

[@Kilo80Kilo]

this was a very radio friendly and popular song in the early and mid 2000s It was usually played once a day on most every rock station in the country

[@steved3387]

As a RUSH fan, I really appreciate the depth of TOOL. I know, their "different" but not too different. I Both are in a class by themselves. LOVE IT.

[@bobbyt9431]

Best drummers to ever live, Neil Peart and Danny Carey, so they have that in common.

[@bryanhoyler7947]

It is so cool to be able to watch reaction videos of someone who has a developed ear towards music actually take a chance on stepping outside of their comfort zone to try and understand what others are hearing.. it sets a great example to follow on learning how to listen, no matter where you are from or how old you are.. If you want to hear more Tool, I highly recommend 'Pneuma'..( check out the 'Danny Carey-Vic Firth' live drum cam video.. that will really blow your mind..) Another suggestion for a first viewing video would be Living Color's "Cult of Personality" - ( the official vid has an audio mix that really does the song justice.) I saw this band back in the day and was totally blown away. They opened up for a headlining act whose name I don't even remember, these guys really brought it ! (--And if you're not familiar with them yet, the real surprise is yet to come once you see the vid.) Cheers, thanks again for all the fun posts.. :-)

[@hannahp1366]

So glad you arent one of those that has to pause to say one little thing about the song, just let it play and put your comments over it, much appreciated. I can't stand when a reviewer is like "Hold up, *pause* that was awesome, let's start it again" *starts it over for the 100th time*

[@rubaidaallen2764]

I hate that too. What are you pausing for? Listen to the masterpiece straight through and enjoy. No reason to pause 🙄

[@jasonveit3823]

Welcome to the looooong, deeeeep, rabbit hole my friend!!! PS, BEST CONCERT YOU CAN GO EVER GO TO IN YOUR LIFETIME 😉

[@rockycasillas4175]

This is debatable.

[@marcwink4122]

I saw Tool back in November in philly, it was like a religious experience. Just wow!

[@OGT4204]

Very debatable, visually it’s one of the best but i thought soundgarden was incredible and rate it at the top of my favourite live concerts and I’ve seen tool 8 times spanning from 2000 to now

[@thegoatchild3545]

Great reaction, spot on analysis. This is one of their most accesible songs. An absolute masterpiece. The fact is...their entire catalog is pretty extraodinary. And only 5 albums and an EP in 30 years. They have a totally unique way od structuring their songs. I call it organic. Next up.....Jambi, The Pot, The Grudge....etc etc....😁👍👍

[@Hagstrom4ever]

AEnima and Lateralus are masterpieces, two incredible albums that cannot be repeated. Gems.

[@johnkelley7868]

Intelligent people such as yourself can really appreciate the perfection that tool brings to the table 46&2 is a personal favorite of mine I think you will enjoy it and if anybody hasn't welcomed you to the metal family I will there's always room over here on the darkside haha .

[@MichaelGalok]

I knew your keen ear would appreciate Tool. I'm so happy every time someone hears something new to them for the first time and it just clicks with them. My favorites are 46 & 2, Sober, Aenima from their old stuff and Pnuema, 7empest & Fear Inoculum off their newest album

[@EisensteinPrime]

Pneuma is my favourite but this and Invincible give me shivers.

[@Grumpeljism]

Pneuma is really good, it's like the best of tool all in one song. I'm almost 40 and have listened to tool since undertow and Pneuma is that good.

[@borkovujnovic9797]

Try Right in two

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Invincible is beautiful. I love the lyrics. I get weepy.

[@DavidGonzalezSamudio]

same here, brother.

[@onurmutlu6503]

Do not ever forget Vicarious and The Pot sir please.

[@konstantinosbouras1127]

If you want complexity and weird structure just listen to Lateralus its completely made using the Fibonacci sequence

[@dsvet]

Or just listen to Meshuggah

[@guywithalltheanswers6942]

@@dsvet Meshuggah is bullshit compared to Tool. Tool fits into no catagories. Meshuggah was influenced by them but still does the cringy growling.

[@bigcastlelvl338]

Great song,yes totally agree with not stopping the song by the way lol.and she was into it,a different approach on how I would reaction is but overall absolutely awesome thanks.

[@randyerb6839]

"This is a song that I'm going to be showing to my Friends...and probably Family." Did she just say she's gonna take this song home to meet Mum?!? LOL!!!!

[@JustinLesamiz]

My mom loved Tool. It can happen. Even if they've never liked any heavy music.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@JustinLesamiz That's cool. My mother was wondering why Tool had to compose a 16 minute composition. Why does the song have to be so long? I explained to her that it's like a classical piece of music with movements. She still doesn't get it 🙄

[@nzmetalhead]

My mother is a fan of Tool. Loves Sober and The Pot. Loves Fear Innoculum and Pneuma as well.

[@MichaelPlatson]

This song is old enough to go to college and buy cigarettes.

[@danieltaronno9489]

You have quite an ear! It takes most people a few listens before they can comprehend what they just heard after hearing Tool their first time . The fact that you said this is your favorite so far says a lot. Though I don't know what other bands you've reacted to, Tool will be pretty hard to top. "Right in two" "Lateralus" and "Vicarious" are definitely a couple musts from Tool. Try Rush "2112" Dream Theater's "Stream of consciousness" and Metallica "Orion" sometime. They won't disappoint. One more thing is listen to Tools live recordings. What makes Tool so awesome is there ability to execute their songs so well live. I I was fortunate enough to see them 3 times this year before Covid hit. The last show was in Las Vegas, I went with my dad and it ended up being the last night I got to spend with him. I couldn't have asked for a better night to remember.

[@seangavin7700]

My brother introduced me to to aenima in the 90s been hooked since. So much of my life wouldnt be without tool

[@Gt-zs9gd]

check out PORCUPINE TREE pls (arriving somewhere but not here, anesthetize, sleep together, normal...)

[@riturajpathak1905]

Love PT. Steven Wilson is very underrated.

[@SoulRollerFIN]

Sound of Muzak is brilliant!

[@pothead374]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3PJimtsmNCnhJI absolut incredible! Mr. Wilson is a genius. ♥

[@antdujar]

Every tool song is special. But if you check out Tool’s “ H”, “intermission/Jimmy”, A Perfect Circle’s “Judith “, and Tool’s “ wings for Marie pt1/10,000 days’ all in that order, it’s a huge journey and the five stages of grief personified since those songs is about MJK’s growth as a person and his relationship with his mother from early stages to her last days. It’s a journey that’ll make you emotional.

[@richheustis5930]

Thank you! Jimmy and H. are two of the most underrated Tool songs IMO. I'd put Jimmy in my top 5 for sure just based on the message alone. Not to mention Right in Two.

[@zero8802]

I have loved tool for years but I never knew these songs we’re supposed to be in a order

[@samjensen9983]

antdujar bro you nailed my top tool songs. Can we be friends?

[@antdujar]

@@samjensen9983 spiral out my guy!

[@eddiebravo7866]

I've been a metal fan for 25 years. Your comment at 10:00 is better than I've ever described my love for this style of music. Well done.

[@febbra2]

Favourite song, beautiful girl = I click.

[@HEWfunkingKNEWit]

I Can totally relate, the song can refer to any relationship. Can also refer to collective concience. My favourite line is " cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" .... otherwise known as ghosting. Believe it or not I didnt hear those words until many years after first hearing the song. I tend to listen to music sounds not so much lyrics. The song can take on different meanings when you exclude the lyrical meaning, that being said the lyrics are still fucking great. I could talk for hours about their music

[@Flatstick]

That line is some of the best song writing ever. We've all been through it, it's not just that it's true, but that it's incredibly put. Straight up poetry.

[@EdddSaid]

"...between supposed lovers"

[@xthebadgerx]

"The song can take on different meanings when you exclude the lyrical meaning, that being said the lyrics are still fucking great." Totally agree. I've been told, but not sure if this is totally true, but this is also why, to this day, when they release their albums they don't release them with the lyrics. They would prefer you not to have any thoughts about the songs lyrics without the music accompanying it.

[@jsh1242]

Wow man, been listining for years and I never caught that line. Amazing . Thank you

[@chandramoulimudumba642]

Tool: Reflections You’ll get lost in its rhythm Credence and Clearwater Revival: Have you ever seen the rain This one beautiful song, story like, the riffs and vocals just take you back in time. Instrumental music My Sleeping Karma Ephedra They are totally instrumental, everyone one of their songs have their rhythms engineered with rising tempo. When you reach the peak, you are completely drawn into the beat much like the band Tool

[@chrisbowen8162]

You cant listen to just Reflections you have to do the whole trilogy if you're going to get it all in...but that would be a long video the songs would be Disposition, Reflection, and Triad. In that order.

[@zachkastern514]

"46 and 2" ," H" and "Invincible" are probably my three favs.

[@joeheinrich9797]

The drums on 46&2 are amazing to me

[@RickChavo]

H. is their most underrated song imo.

[@Ggucco]

@@RickChavo totally agree

[@differentfins]

Invincible is sick. It's awesome and just keeps going. You think the song is over then it moves up a gear. Excellent lyrics also... like all Tool songs.

[@felinekaiju4517]

I'd recommend going to the beginning, where a lot of bands like Tool and Dream Theater consider their Prog inspiration. That's the Prog Rock band Rush which started in the late 60's as a Hard Rock band, then changed their drummer to the legendary Neil Peart, which brought in their progressive sound. I'd say check out their song La Villa Strangiato, but that goes for 10 minutes and seamlessly transitions between 3 time signature changes and various "themes" like a classical piece. It was inspired by the nightmares guitarist Alex Lifeson was having at the time. Also, a huge inspiration for Mikael Akerfeldt of Prog Metal band Opeth, was an even Older Prog Rock band called Yes. There's my long winded 2 cents anyway. :P

[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

WHAT?!?! LOL! I love your shirt!! I'm currently IN Kamsack! hahahaha That's so awesome! Great reaction to an excellent piece of music! Thanks so much for this.

[@jduncanandroid]

The amazing thing about Tool is how many times your brain thinks that a sequence of notes is off or discordant, but a half second later it makes perfect musical sense...

[@thehottubchannel4335]

Thats because your brain is so used to 4/4 time signatures.. Tool is beyond the normal standard radio stuff, next level

[@jduncanandroid]

@@thehottubchannel4335 - absolutely, when they kick into 5/8, 6/4, 11/8 and such, it's a serious brain stimulation... granted, not everyone wants music to require use of their brain, sooo....

[@PlaidDad]

Oh, if you want to be mind blown, listen to their song Eulogy

[@seminole17910]

The whole Aenima album is perfect. "Pushit" is the song that does it for me. Especially the last few minutes.

[@JakeTaco83]

The Eulogy slow build was so good.

[@MaciekKleczar]

Eulogy was clearly my first music love :)

[@Solution_CC]

Absolutely correct entire Aenima album is a fuckin masterpiece. Pushit being my favorite but eulogy a close second

[@rubaidaallen2764]

46 & 2, Descending, Lateralus, Eulogy, Disposition, Reflection, Triad, 7empest, Fear Inoculum

[@gbitdot]

knocked it out of the park - how you created this - commenting via images, rolling text and speaking as one would during a song - well done.

[@scouser229]

If you're looking for another classic, accessible Tool song, then Lateralus should be your next video reaction!

[@KShiro-xb7sj]

Man that would’ve been the first one if you ask me!

[@aaronhess1936]

Make sure you brush up on your fibonachii sequence first.

[@slowdivr2]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@gabewell]

Yes!

[@AaronHatcher]

idk if that's accessible lol. I'd say sober or the pot or stinkfist. maybe like aniema

[@SammyRebbo]

Nice to see you're back, more Tool songs would be nice but just more songs in general would be great!

[@silvervial]

I've subbed for more Tool and MJK. So wonderful to find young people appreciating music like Tool, the greatest band of all time, as far as I am concerned. You are right on about the interpretation of the song. The music videos are too distracting for a first listen, actually, try to wait to watch the video until after you've heard the song a few times. I hope you continue with Tool and do their entire discography, because they literally do not have a bad song. Maynard James Keenan is the vocalist, and he is the only vocalist (they layer his voice when needed for a particular part of a song) and he also writes all the lyrics. He is a genius and widely considered to have the best voice in rock/metal. I agree. I love MJK's voice, it is one of the four pillars of Tool, along with the guitar of Adam Jones, the bass of Justin Chancellor (Paul D'Amour played in early Tool) who is the "heart" of the beat moreso than the drums. Danny Carey, the drummer, is the best living drummer. No question. He is often called "The Octopus" since it seems he has eight arms when he plays his complicated, and yes, very intelligent, drums/percussion. Maynard has two other bands that he is vocalist/lyricist for: A Perfect Circle (see songs such as "Gravity" and "Pet" and "Judith") and his personal creative outlet Puscifer (see songs such as "Potions" and "Mama Sed" and "Grand Canyon"). Do hope you continue. Stay safe!

[@ghost_walker]

I recommend, if you listen to any other Tool songs, don't watch the videos on the first listen. The feeling you had to close your eyes and just be absorbed in the music, embrace that, then go back later and watch the videos if you wish.

[@sintaxera]

Except the drum can for Pneuma :)

[@davidward9737]

One last thing, their music transends. You can get lost in the lyrics and his amazing voice but also the music. It was 13 years since their last album and they grew amazingly they always have from one album to the next. They won a Grammy for 7empest. Not their greastest like Laterurlas is. But they won a Grammy, and kick Taylor Swift off of number one, there isnt any other bands or rock bands i know of that can do that. Like i said take the blue pill i took it in the 90s and it has never wore off.

[@venomau5speedz]

*red pill 💊;) haha - blue pill means u go backwards lol

[@sciwiz57]

David Ward you mean red pill

[@davidward9737]

@@venomau5speedz Thank you i appreciate the reminder about the red pill. In my content of my text about the blue pill is, it makes you go backwards. I listened to Tool for almost 30 years, i have gone backwards to songs to rehear them, i wish i could go backwards because once i heard them i was hooked line and sinker. It was a metaphor. I took the blue pill but i have gone back to them so many times. Thank you

[@yakgelder]

congruent, I loved your take on the song. I'm looking forward to seeing more, and your thoughts.

[@Casaeres]

Hi!, my favorites songs of Tool are: - Lateralus - The Pot - Pneuma - Parabol / Parabola - Jambi - H. - Ticks & Leeches - Schism

[@aaronstackpole2726]

List is perfect except for missing Wings for Marie ;)

[@Picadoradecarne]

i really like pushit salival from lewiston

[@chrisgoodin8707]

"The Grudge" ..."The Grudge" and also "The Grudge"...they are pretty much always awesome, that's my personal fav and I don't feel it gets enough attention

[@jonathanwilson9753]

I like how you used the word "masterpiece" for this song. All Tool fans have different favorites, but I'd love for you to react to the song Lateralus and/or Pneuma. For years I thought Lateralus was their pinnacle of musicianship...but I think they topped that one with Pneuma.

[@luvlee5282]

When we want to hear this song we always say to our DJ please play TOOL "Shrimps" 😅

[@codesmple]

You’re absolutely right, Tool is an intelligent music with an intelligent lyrics. If you liked Tool, you should listen to Porcupine Tree. It actually is something between Tool and Pink Floyd (I’m not kidding). For example, listen to song called Trains and then listen to Anesthetize. Also, I could suggest a few more bands, they’re not as popular as Tool or Metallica, but they’re in my playlist and my heart forever, so why not to share them? So here’s the list: The Mars Volta - Teflon (similar to Tool on some level) Alcest - Souvenirs D’Un Autre Monde (I think literally everyone should listen to Alcest at least once, as they can stay in your playlist forever) Alcest - Autre Temps Amenra - A Solitary Reign (that’s just very sad and beautiful) Rosetta - A Determinism of Morality (it’s like Tool but with space theme and sound)

[@nwlondonmetaller3427]

I am listening to my first Tool track through your reaction video. My first impression, progressive, excellent musicianship, a lot of feeling in their instruments.

[@brutesquadbbq2268]

As a fan since Undertow it can be overwhelming trying to “get it” on the first time thru with any TOOL music. In my experience I’ve usually had to listen to their new music for about 2 months before I really understand it.

[@brandonpederson7342]

If you read interviews with the guys from tool they say that their production process is a nightmare, mix perfectionist attitudes with amazing musical talent and it means every single note is scrutinized. A personal favorite is 46 and 2, sparked my interest in jungian psychology and is a fantastic song

[@Hoganply]

_Prison Sex_ elicits a strong reaction from me, especially in combination with its video, which is fantastic. Same with _Sober._

[@jonathanpearl7696]

Tool is mathematical symmetry. That's what makes them incredible.

[@fredtello]

If you've heard one Tool song..you've heard them all..... I play guitar....

[@FrancoUnAmericano]

@@fredtello Not true..... I play the Xylophone.

[@synystera]

@@fredtello that's like saying that you've read all the books just because you know the alphabet.

[@aaronpack5922]

Dirt Rules I play the hell out of the radio.. get to the point junior

[@Jason-to5cs]

Dirt Rules can’t help but agree. Tool is very much a one trick pony for the most part. After awhile it just stops being interesting but they’re at least worth a run through of their discog since it’s not very extensive.