Tool - Schism REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME HEARING!

Tool Fans.....FEELIN' YOU!!! Tonight we're coming back to Tool, with a song entitled "Schism". How's this one gonna go? Only one way to find out...
Come on in, enjoy the show...I'll see you inside.
Scoring System Guide
10 = Perfection (Unobtainable)
9.0 - 9.9 = Awesome, Amazing
8.0 - 8.9 = Great
7.0 - 7.9 = Really Good
6.0 - 6.9 = Pretty Good
5.0 - 5.9 = O.k.
4.0 - 4.9 = Not So Good
3.0 - 3.9 = Pretty Bad
2.0 - 2.9 = Really Bad
1.0 - 1.9 = Horrible, Awful
0.0 - 0.9 = A Travesty, An Affront To Nature
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• TOOL - Schism (Officia...
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[@gurglinghermits3043]

ah, time for the “Tool fucks with David Heretic’s head again” portion of the day. my absolute favourite.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

😂😂😂

[@josephjones6520]

Seeing the way your face lit up when you asked "Is that bass?!?" was awesome. I love seeing someone enjoy music that much. Keep being you.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Yup. Love that too. That's how you listen to this band. Love that enthusiasm.

[@brettrigby2602]

gotta say, never seen someone be won over by the first 8 notes of a song. But this is tool

[@jordanaiken7138]

Subbed because of that

[@wyattatm6989]

100th like

[@andrewking4908]

To be fair it’s one of the best intros to a song of all time

[@necrophage12]

Do NOT apologize for breaking a song down in your own way. #1 It is your channel #2 It's the reason I am subscribed lol. Keep it going man!

[@07blacksummer16]

One of the greatest albums ever written. Parabol and Parabola go together and Disposition- Reflection- Triad go together as well. Great reaction brother, looking forward to the next one 🤘🤘

[@DR.DisInfect]

👍

[@chrono050]

i disagree with triad being part of Disposition/Reflection the energy is totally off

[@Pyregazer]

aenima is better imo, but I could be bias as that was the first tool album I heard back in the day

[@BlueHopi144]

@@Pyregazer Lateralus goes deeper than Aenema - it feels more sophisticated through my ears since 2001

[@wozbop]

I read an interview with Justin Chancellor (bass player) talking about songwriting in Tool. He said that Adam and himself work separately and each come up with their own riffs. A lot of the time, Adam will here Justin's bass riffs and say "hey, let's swap riffs, you play this guitar riff I've come up with on bass and I'll play that bass riff on guitar that you've come up with". Justin said in the interview that it can a bit of a bruise to his own ego when Adam says this because he feels the bass riffs his and he's worked a long time on it, but usually relents in the end because he trusts Adam and more often than not, swapping riffs around fits in the context of the song they are working on. I found that a really interesting way of approaching the song writing aspect of the songs

[@rubaidaallen2764]

I love these stories because they give us insight into how these musical geniuses work.

[@_7empest_10]

I don't think there are many bands that can be as open and trusting as these guys are with each other. They have set their ego's aside for the music and have created a sound that is unique to them. Most bands, especially lead singers, care more about their ego and making money than they do making truly amazing music.

[@wozbop]

@@_7empest_10 yeah very true!

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@_7empest_10 Absolutely

[@DR.DisInfect]

The pieces fit

[@calvinjustis1543]

The world just didn't believe that Tool is the best band then and now and forever. I love reactions from normal non Tool fans but watching a musician who understands music and theory lose thier minds its just the best thing ever. No band has come close or ever will.

[@martyanthony3419]

Word…

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Do it Dave. Livestream the whole album. Or listen to the entire album and release it one track at a time. I'll bring the POPCORN 🍿. 💯🔥🤯✌

[@fenderfox5080]

I'll watch and 😃, watching someone else react to Tool is like hearing it for the first time all over again.

[@stephenh79]

Hi David, There’s only 4 reactions left on this album, the patient, parabol and parabola (should be done as 1 song but do parabola if you think both would be too long), ticks & leeches, then disposition/reflection/triad it’s one song in 3 parts often referred to as the holy trinity, please try to do it as one (21 minutes) reaction. Parabol is a soft gentle buildup to parabola so you only miss a bit of the feel of the song but disposition/reflection/triad are 3 distinct movements and you would miss out on the overall experience doing these individually. Plus I’m pretty sure Pneuma is written in 33/8 with multiple ways of making the 33/8 being used.

[@dallasdenton4235]

THis guy gets it

[@ianfranks541]

David, that is SUPER impressive that you were able to pick this tune out so easily!!!

[@yomahmaful]

That’s why I respect his opinions as a reactor! 🤘🏼❤️‍🔥🤘🏼

[@ianfranks541]

@@yomahmaful same! Only reactor I’m subscribed to.

[@ooO0VicariouS0Ooo]

When I saw you react on the first notes, I thought to myself: OMG he's not ready for what's coming. That bassline is my ringtone for about 15 years now, and stil find it incredible.

[@no2freakshow]

My ringtone is "Sober."

[@TheBrogmire]

I'm not a huge tool fan, but I love the geeking out and getting into the song. This is the content I crave.

[@illinfinite]

great reaction. One of my favorite Tool songs. Appreciate the insight as always. You saying "its not difficult, but I would never have come up with that in a million years" is a strong contrast to smug musicians saying "its easy to play, its not that complex of a song" Its like they forget the difference between writing a good song and just knowing how to play it. (sorry guess i was triggered there lol)

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I always do my best to give credit where credit is due. It really isn't that hard to play, I figured it out there on the spot. But I gotta give credit to them for even thinking of that riff...seriously I would never have thought of that in a million years.

[@jordanaiken7138]

There is a lot to be said about complexity of simplicity.

[@vicamious8793]

A mouse trap is pretty basic. I can make one of them.. 😉

[@ingobordewick6480]

Great reaction dude! What makes it sound more comlex is the fact that drum, bass and guitar are often in different time signitures. That makes every piece sound and feel more complex as when you look at it isolated. Greets from Germany!

[@ericflaherty4668]

Even if I wasn't a Tool fan, watching you review them is so much fun!

[@ericflaherty4668]

Lateralus is my favorite album of all time. You don't know what you're missing. Listen to it. People will still watch your reviews of it to hear your score. Btw, every time you give them a 9 or higher, I add another point just for Maynard's lyrics. You should read them when you listen to the album. Whole other level man.

[@control2XS]

Man, always nice to see someone about to learn that the pieces fit. Cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion, between supposed lovers. Great video man, really like your breakdowns, but I appreciate you then go back and let it play. Some musically gifted reactors have a tendency to get a bit intricate, and end up not seeing the forest through the trees if you get me. Much love

[@pro-v7500]

I like your comment, agreed. Side note: I always thought it was “can’t see the forest for the trees”; with a modern grammar re-phrasing being “can’t see the forest, but for the trees”.

[@control2XS]

@@pro-v7500 it may well be! I think the message is the same with the way I phrased it, but I think you might be right in terms of what the saying actually is.

[@ericflaherty4668]

Surprised you never heard this one, it got as much airtime on the radio as Sober did back in the day

[@russvasquez9571]

Nothing out of this world. There are tones of bands like that.

[@DjDMA]

@@russvasquez9571 oh yeah, I hear 27/8 measures on the radio all the time.

[@ericflaherty4668]

I remember when I figured this out on bass. I was like "it cant be this easy"!

[@gmon78]

Schism is like the bass version of Stairway to Heaven in your local music shop. Anyone who has ever picked up a bass can play it.

[@FoxUnitNell]

@@gmon78 I thought people in music shops whom pick up a guitar play Deep Purples "smoke on the water".

[@gmon78]

@@FoxUnitNell Yeah that too.

[@_7empest_10]

What an epic meltdown on their time signatures. Seriously, I love seeing it. Dave, this is kind of a dig, but meant in a good way. The fact that you and so many others are so perplexed by their time signatures shows how much deeper they are than the majority of people as well as most in the industry. TOOL is not for everyone, but I think that is because most people want simple easy stuff and don't have the depth to experience it. Please keep it coming.

[@kevinbrown9478]

Most of TOOL's music features the bass very prominently.

[@tnbourne]

This is the song that made me a Tool fan. I remember the first I time I heard it, January 15, 2001, sitting in a Taco Bell parking lot and it came on the radio. I found it confusing, then mesmerizing, then absolutely amazing. I've heard it hundreds of times since then and it gets better every time.

[@hunterfitch5951]

Disposition/Reflection/Triad. Don’t overthink it just feel it.

[@teamfingahs4907]

You COULD stream the whole Lateralus album (one of the greatest ever created imho) that would be sick. Funny you’ve heard a track from the beginning, middle, and sort of end already to get a taste….

[@matthewconner5545]

Dude. Do 46 & 2. You’re a bass player, you’ll like it, much like this one. Also, show me the damn bass! Teasing me isn’t nice.

[@ricardoaguirre7694]

I watched your reaction a couple of times, and I still don't understand why you are apologizing for figuring out the bass line...THIS IS AWESOME!!!!...CHEERS!!!

[@PowderedToastMan420]

David TOOL is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME BAND. Start at the beginning and listen in order and you'll hear and experience the growth of the band. Early TOOL is raw and angry. Present TOOL is Progressive Rocks gift. This is an ALBUM ORIENTED BAND and the Artwork and engineering is at the highest level. People miss out on the ALBUM experience. This band has backword messages, hidden tracks, 3D glasses and Artwork and Vynl. Who does that anymore. TOOL does that. 🔥

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Absolutely. I also think he should listen to the songs straight through and comment after. The start and stop doesn't work well with Tool.

[@stephenatkins6436]

This is the music Einstein would have made if he was a musician

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

You should do Disposition/Reflection/Triad all together. It's long, but totally worth it.

[@PongGod]

If it's too long, just do Reflection. It's amazing.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Oh goodness yes. The HOLY TRINITY 😌

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

So you know going in, the whole thing is 22 minutes. But it's a great way to spend 22 minutes. ;-)

[@lilisakhnevich8077]

Been waiting for this one. Thanks for the beautiful bass footage 🤩 Really appreciate Justin's creativity and all he adds to the band. Great reaction

[@josephking9768]

Your enthusiasm for music makes me smile. Thank you

[@pedrojesus2432]

The bassist told that the time signatures are based on his breath after he did exercise

[@rubaidaallen2764]

A true MASTERPIECE. This is Tool at their absolute best. There is no other. I saw the magnificent 4 3X on this tour. Life changing, beautiful, otherworldly and surreal. Reflection brought me to my knees when I first heard it live. I'm still talking about this album and tour 20 years later. That says something.

[@user-db3ek3lw4y]

I also seen them 3 times on this tour reflection is still my favorite live tool song so mesmerizing 2001-2002 was tool at they're pinnacle this album will never be touched in my opinion

[@billb.5183]

I find it amusing that someone who talks as much as you do worries so much about how long a song is. LOL

[@UnethicalLogic]

Dave can never go wrong doing a reaction, review and rant on anything made by Tool. If you want to guarantee seeing his ears shoot smoke from an overworked brain, request a Tool song! Always a good thing.

[@sidneymartin7346]

Keep TOOL coming! You really seem to like them and have great reactions for their music. There is much in their discography. 😊 keep it coming like Pearl Jam. 😉

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

In my opinion this is their flagship perfect album.. Brilliant..

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Aenima and Lateralus. Normally a band or writer would have one magnum opus, but I feel that the might 4 have 2. So fn beautiful.

[@spiderbass65]

I think Ticks & Leeches is not that good. I realize it’s a joke tune done in the style of Slipknot to appease the suits, but it messes up a perfect album. I prefer 10,000 days, not a wasted note or phrase.

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

@@spiderbass65 In my opinion10,000 days is a little too self indulgent for my tastes as well as Fear Inoculum. Ticks & Leeches is a great song in my opinion and I can relate to it perfectly.

[@spiderbass65]

@@DecapitatedPlaythings That’s fine, everyone has different tastes. It just didn’t seem to fit the rest of the album. I hear you on the “self indulgence”, but I still love it!

[@DecapitatedPlaythings]

@@spiderbass65 It's all good.. the important thing to agree on is that each member of the band is clearly an alien and haven't taken it upon themselves to destroy mankind! LOL..

[@gill2105]

Excellent break down, Tool takes a long time to release music, I think they start with no time signatures in mind at all , one of them just starts playing till they get the vibe or groove they really like and presenting it to the others then they all add in elements that fit that groove. And then they polish and find the signatures that logically completes the song. Its why it takes so long.. I dunno just a pure layman guess. Nonetheless they are amazing, one of the best bands ever imo... Always fun watching you react to tool. But if I were you, as much of a backlog you have.. and want to listen to that album do it ! 🤘✌

[@roneldridge9281]

Love your reaction and breakdown. Don't apologize for stopping to "gather" your thoughts...it is much better than watching someone just headbang for 6 minutes and then say "I liked it" and end their "reaction".

[@fredbarnes2049]

What I like about Tool is they defy classification. They were the same time as the grunge bands more or less but with a trippier, more experimental vibe. It's fun to watch you go all bass nerd, lol. Love this song, they're such great musicians. Jinjer plays these games with bass right now. Great score, great reaction!

[@usainwult2414]

This reaction is one of the most geniune I have seen and that's very appreciated, you earned yourself another subscriber! Greetings from Sweden!

[@supervisedchaos]

As for writing process.. so there's a vid somewhere ( i think joe rogan) where Maynard says he writs the melodies and the others write there parts to the melodies and they work from there edit: they also do a lot of work separately as far as I understood. and Maynard will just sit in his car in a vacant parking lot and write these melodies... also gotta sub love these vids

[@thegoatchild3545]

I confess, at first I was annoyed...and then I was Impressed how quickly you figured it out even before grabbing the bass so good job on that!👍 This is the song that made me fall in love with this band. Justin Chancellor is a God among men.

[@roverfavela]

I saw Primus and Tool the same night in a festival here in México. What a night!!

[@jkatt100]

I love that you spent the past few minutes breaking down the first few chords… then the bass line kicks in and your eyes light up!

[@heyskipj]

I love how Dave breaks down these increasingly complex things Tool song after song to conclude, “It’s simple!” Pure joy!

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

Tool army, checking in

[@CaptainJimp]

What the heck? Don't apologize, it was cool as heck seeing you just figure out those riffs off of pure knowledge of the bass alone, that was super enjoyable to watch.

[@josecarrasco4163]

Im obsessed with Tool reactions… this is one of the best ever!!!

[@Egoblivion]

They tend to write the riffs first just messing around...not doing what most bands usually do, which is as you know try to fit everything to 4/4, but instead let the timing of the root riff ideas be random...Danny comes up with something angular to the riff and sorta frames the groupings and wala! therein lies the secret magic formula!

[@carbon1479]

21:09 - I could see Adam and Danny having their own Pythagorean school where they're drawing geometric figures in the sand with a stick and trying to figure out whether the Neoplatonist source of all that is is more present in a 21/8 or an 27/8. They probably do it to mess with themselves though and since they're veteran musicians it hits anyone else that much harder.

[@JarredStover]

Check out Maynard's lyrical cadence weaved into the song's time signature for another level of mind f-ery.

[@lorejiflo5619]

I forgot to comment that the sense of the sequence is due to the Fibonacci numbers.

[@TheMarathonomahos]

The amount of times I've seen pub bands try and do this intro and failed is crazy, yet it's simplicity is crazy. They just (as you say) make it sound far more complicated than it actually is.

[@alexdicarlo8247]

How is it possible that you haven’t heard this song before. It’s Tool for the love of god. We’re you living under a rock?? Lol…Jokes aside, loved your reaction, keep em coming!!

[@Hiker114]

This was the song that got me hooked

[@workingwithpaul]

I love how you have to grab your bass to figure it out. That's awesome.

[@teamfingahs4907]

Dude I clicked this because A.(your reaction) B. Tool Fan, C. We know you play bass so WANT you to hear it and your thoughts on it..

[@yomahmaful]

🤘🏼❤️‍🔥🤘🏼 Watching a professor ramble on about something that interests us is cool! Keep rocking!

[@jasoli1749]

I see you are getting into more tool... You are in for a ride hehehehe

[@tommy_casual]

This is the song that made me buy a bass a couple years ago. It was literally the first bassline I ever learned. The bass is collecting dust now lol

[@fenderfox5080]

Dude you should do a full album review on this album, the new album is also very good if you get to listen to fear inoculum. It took me quite a few listens and it is very well done. It could have used a little more Maynard screams lol, it show cased his voice nicely but I honestly think Maynard has one of the better voices in music today, and the last 20 years lol

[@ianfranks541]

I knew you’d love the bass intro! Haha I love tool!

[@sidneymartin7346]

Hiya, Dave. 👋 I came back to revisit this reaction again today. This was fun to watch! I think as a person who knows nothing about music theory (such as my), Tool songs never sound "off" or "weird" to me. I am able to listen to it as a song without breaking down. Lol. I'm sure TOOL is a complicated band to break down like you do. You know what you're doing with your counts, I have no clue. I always appreciate the time you put in to figure the music out that works best for you. ✌️

[@hockeylvr42]

all of laturalus is def worth checking out, it's an incredible album from start to finish

[@micberezin]

David, as always very detailed an clear reaction in the terms of Music! Thanks) Let’s back to the Skillet again?) Let's try to react on the NEW song “Surviving the game”, from the NEW album of 2022) Only one song is already available) And it already has a fantastic Video! Let’s react on it))) I really fall in love with this song 🎵. Really catchy as you like) But it is for me, and.. in lots of reactions I have already saw.

[@seanbanks9062]

OH MY GOD THEY SPLIT UP 12/8 AND CREATED A SCHISM

[@mwrightinsurance]

Every tool song is an experience like watching a movie. At least on their last few albums.

[@ashdott77]

I just binge-watched all your Tool reactions this far and thoroughly enjoyed watching your mind melt. Tool reactions are the only thing I watch on KZbin and I love your perspective. I subscribed in hopes to see you spiral out to the rest of their catalog 🌀🤘

[@jdog6620]

love your channel. you trying to figure out the riff reminded me of high school being around my friends in a metal band on weekends and before we’d go out and party. they would hear a song and they would sit there and figure out the song while we were all drinking beers. took me back 30 years… awesome.

[@benjaminburton2082]

This was just recommended to me. Glad I found you man!! Your ability to hear the notes and immediately be able to know the notes and then play it was SUPER cool to watch. Thoroughly enjoyed this my man. Keep up the reacts

[@THEDavidHeretic]

FEELIN' YOU Benjamin!!!

[@aqueilas7391]

Their new album is also REALLY fucking good, but so is 10000 days aswell.

[@idislikeusernames628]

I don't know you man but that was fun. I watch reactions all the time and watching you get lost in figuring it out was golden. Don't feel bad about that. Thanks brother

[@smittywerben1849]

David doing some weird time signatures on his FPS there at 22:57 too

[@migz_8894]

That riff sounds soo complicated and you just showed how simple it was 🤯jUst shows more how genius it is

[@PowderedToastMan420]

David this track is my Ringtone.

[@revolutionary785]

same here

[@MrDuanepalmer]

Was mine for a while. Now I have the beginning of Fear Inoculum.

[@lorejiflo5619]

Hahaha I love it! I love your review. Now I know why I felt like that the first time I heard it. Just because of that!!! That thing that I couldn't explain but I understand like going and back in a loop... I love that song so much and that album blew my mind. One of my favorites ❤

[@georgerohlfing6301]

I love the 27/8 time rant lol. This channel is hilarious! Keep the fun coming!

[@Backstage_Politician]

This was me too dude. Welcome to the family. We have cookies.

[@barnababatani1186]

I envy you for being able to listen this album for the first time with the musical knowledge you have. I'm listening to this album for 20 years.. and still loving it.

[@trudesss]

5/8 - 7/8 really is 12/8 "They split it, and made it sound far more complex than it really is." Could it possibly have anything to do with the title and lyrics of the song? I am not a rythm genious, but so happy you explained this in this exact way. IMO theres a corelation there. As schism means a split or divide, and the lyrics are about an argument between lovers, wich often is made more complex than it needs to be. You know the pieces fit, but you still want to argue before coming to an understanding! Im curious now if there is any point in the song or album where the rythm isnt split :P

[@donjantzen]

Dave, I think you should do a compilation video… showing songs from every whole number rating… would be interesting.

[@pocketeights8]

@davidheretic - As far as the time signatures go, the whole band embraces 'mixing it up' but I truly believe Danny Carey is to blame. Dude is flat out nuts in the best way possible. Absolute unit of a Drummer that the entire band plays off of. MJK deserves TONS of credit for being able to write such intense lyrics and fit them around all the time changes. Really each of them, Adam and Justin too. Band is best ever.

[@robriginio530]

Only thing I can say is masterpiece!

[@Superkjeg]

Its awesome to watch your videos buddy. I`m happy to see you took your time to actually listen to the beauty of the music too this time. Cheers :)

[@gohigheroutdoors3105]

Impressive how you identified the chords before touching the instrument to verify audibly.

[@GranTurismoJunky]

Man never feel bad about taking up time figuring it out on your instruments, it was really cool to watch. I picked up a bass not too long ago and it’s been so much fun trying to learn so I was in awe watching you figure it out so fast. As much as I want to watch you react to all the songs on the album in their proper groupings, I think I’d rather you listen to the whole album yourself on your own time when you’re in the right mood for it and play it all the way through without stopping at all. Then do a synopsis video afterwards once you gather all your remarks and tell us what you thought. I’m not really fond of the broken up choppy album listens and I don’t think anyone wants to watch a full album reaction in real time, so just an idea. Because this album definitely needs a front to back undivided attention listen to really appreciate why so many people say it’s their peak.

[@dereklights1411]

He’s done the math enough to know!

[@casgian3272]

Fellow bass player here and seeing you figure out the intro line made me smile because I try to do the same thing 😂

[@treysalazar7791]

David, if you were to do a reaction to the entire album, that would be great to watch, but I'd be a little worried about you. Afraid that you'd end up losing your mind and end in in a sanitarium you know just sitting in a corner repeating three words over and over: "Damn it, Tool!". But he'll would be a great idea for a reaction . Stay safe

[@billmedic1995]

I Watch guys like you and Doug Halvering with astonishment. The way you two know music theory is so impressive. Makes me wish I had paid more attention when I was in 11th grade!

[@DundG]

4:48 "Who thought of this?!" Nearly every Tool song you reacted to 😂

[@andrewkelley3434]

I play guitar, but I started with bass. I love a good groove, and Justin Chancellor knows how to groove! Watching you try to find the notes and use your ear and theory to figure out that riff...damn man, nice work 🤘I picked up my guitar and played it along with you. 😃🎸🎶 subscribed. Also, the best TooL album for me personally is 10,000 Days. They don't have a bad album in my mind but that album deserves some attention. Jambi, The Pot, Lost Keys + Rosetta Stoned, Vicarious etc.

[@da9pauly]

Reflection, Parabol and Parabola, actually every song is so f$@king good…

[@sevenempestfxntoolsoad3183]

Love ur vids dude. You spit some knowledge breakin down the math and times of things and talking the musical terms.

[@williamdrake6711]

You liked how they flipped the 5/8, 7/8 to 7/8, 5/8.... Inversion Went perfectly with the lyrics switching from i know the pieces fit to there was a time when the pieces fit...

[@carbon1479]

My first time on your channel and I can already tell I'll really enjoy your reaction to Red Miso by Animals As Leaders.

[@PongGod]

Tool doesn't do anything "normal". Awesome song, awesome reaction!

[@WillWindWonder]

Regarding "do they do this to mess with their fans' minds?" I expect the answer is a resounding "no." They write what they want. The way most TOOL songs start these days, per Danny, is with Danny and Justin (bass) just jamming. They specifically don't stop to transcribe rhythm until they have something that sounds cool. Then Adam comes in and they write and tweak and re-write and re-tweak until it's perfect in their minds. They they send it to Maynard and he adds his vocal melodies and finally lyrics which are informed by the sound of the music. Obviously sometimes they have an intention of having two contrasting numbers resolve, e.g. the polymeter vocals against drums and guitars at end of Third Eye, or the drums against guitar in the intro and outro of 7empest. Those seem to be the exception, not the rule.

[@darensparks]

This is by far your funniest video to date! I loved it.

[@martyroy3165]

You just took me back a lot a years ago when I heard this for the first time! Ty