Watch Me Melt Down Listening to | Tool - Lateralus |

[@bigdaddypiggy]

Like most people my age (52) I 1st heard Tool when “Sober” came out & all these years later I gotta say…this is to me at least the best thing they’ve done….it’s just sooooo f•ckin good on so many levels 😳🤯🤤🖤

[@johnseward2934]

And now you understand why "spiral out" is such a communal message of Tool fans. Sure, it gets used to the point of almost being a satire of itself, but when you really listen to Lateralus and get pulled into its phenomenal soundscape, you understand that the foundation for the phrase is so damn powerful and important. One of the greatest songs ever recorded, regardless of time or genre.

[@Ruprecttt]

It's my favorite song of all time. So damn good.

[@blond_myth]

Tool transcends time, they transcend genre 🔥

[@BangPDsMom]

TOOL are composed of geniuses. Lyrically & musically. Lateralus is an amazing composition.

[@MichaelYates-u7c]

Great musicians but vocals are weak compared to the best. Zep continues to rule rock.

[@ryanbeatbox]

@@MichaelYates-u7c Not even remotely same styles... Zep is more metal with blues utilization. They're more similar to King Crimson, Floyd and Rush.

[@blaineshower6426]

Umm the Fibanacci sequence...wait for it...

[@SuziQ.]

@@MichaelYates-u7c, I love both bands, but they’re very different.

[@darthmuppet]

Shortly after this album was released, I used to really enjoy playing this for some of my friends who hadn’t ever really listened to TOOL before. Watching their brains melt never got old.

[@John_in_SoDak]

This is my favorite tool song I think it's their Magnum opus. I'm really glad you didn't bring up the Fibonacci sequence, because that tends to overshadow how good the song is on its own.

[@nickforell1]

Had no idea that was what was happening. Completely fell into a trance

[@John_in_SoDak]

@@nickforell1 I don't think any normal person would, unless they looked it up beforehand.

[@jonpotts5954]

It’s a syllable thing.

[@jonpotts5954]

Been listening to this tune for quite a while. Even though the sequence carries throughout, I always stop paying attention after a couple minutes… then the spiraling effect takes over.

[@Kathie4]

​@@nickforell1That is the appropriate response 😁

[@hunterfitch5951]

I have a bucket list goal of smoking weed and watching the Northern Lights while listening to this song, with no one else around

[@theCurteye]

you nailed it. everything you're thinking about is exactly the point. spiral out. love.

[@thaleosaurus]

Also very cool that Maynard's vocals are laid out in the Fibonacci sequence. Black (1) then (1) white are (2) all I see (3) in my infancy (5) and so on. :)

[@lt.spears1889]

Fibonacci sequence starts with 1 + 0 then 1 then 2, 3, 5, 8, etc. ( you obviously know that ) anyhow just me probably being a douche

[@erikdavies2572]

I say "welcome brother," it's good to have you with us - and enjoy your journey of discovery and immersion.

[@robfrawley]

For anyone as mezmurized by Danny Carey's drumming as I am, check out my active drum transcription of this song: kzbin.info/aero/PLeaK9tcJzll3J89tut-aSN91hmXLrOwL8

[@ChaseVonnegut]

I think an important aspect to understand, that I think even many Tool fans miss, is that Tool writes by FEEL first. Adam/Justin have stated they usually make riffs by playing around and what sounds/feels good, without really paying too much here to time signatures. Then Danny comes in and figured out what the hell is going on, they jam on stuff, and figure out how to fit things together (so time modification after the fact). And then when that is all done, Maynard comes in and listens to the song a few times and responds with lyrics/tones that the music makes him FEEL. So... What I am trying to say is that I think the reason Tool is so good, which some don't get, is that Tool is a FEELING band that THINKS, not necessarily a thinking band that tries to feel.

[@plantdesigns7889]

They definitely make use of notes that conjure up feelings whether it be joy, dread, fear, etc. For example, The Patient always gives me a sense of dread, almost fear. I once started listening to this album in the dark with the headphones on after watching the movie The Grudge. I got to The Patient, and more importantly, Mantra and had to turn the lights on. Couldn't handle it 😂

[@FlatShoeLance]

Thanks for getting my morning off to a good start. Lateralus is one of the greatest songs every written IMO. Tool just kicked off another tour. You should definitely go see them if they are going to be anywhere near to where you are. It's the best live concert experience you will ever have.

[@frontgamet.v1892]

Tool knew exactly that people will overthink the first few lyrics and overanalize EVERYTHING 😂

[@michellemcnair4825]

Enjoyed your reaction! Liked and subscribed…as a drummer with roots in world percussion, polyrhythms are my language….like all the rest of the Tool fans here, I love to see other folks discover Tool. We never get tired of taking the journey again with you.

[@reginasamilpa44]

The best band of my lifetime! 4 musical geniuses, no one compares. They are about to start touring, go check them out, it'll be the best concert you've ever witnessed!

[@ktmrider7592]

Agreed

[@taylormartin107]

All of these Tool songs take more that one listen. You nailed the analysis for a first listen through. Good work Nick

[@nickforell1]

Thank you Taylor. Definitely agree with that. Listened to it a couple of more times since recording and it’s clearly genius at work

[@LightTribe88]

Let it sink in, then go back and listen again. And again. And again. The rhythm is the Fibonacci sequence. They way out is in.

[@saralarson1563]

I honestly think that there are times in many Tool songs where the drums, vocals and guitars are all in DIFFERENT time signatures that they Sync up! It's amazing mathematically and not just in Lateralus with the Fibonacci sequences. Also- a "whirlpool of sound" is probably the best description I have heard for this song.

[@garrettmarshall1288]

Hey! That feeling of being “out of your depth?” Treasure it. Like with anything, once you become familiar with it, it loses its luster a bit. Even tool to an extent. Although, I still feel out of depth sometimes when listening to tool, even going on almost 40yrs later. But that first time is always the best. So treasure it.

[@SuziQ.]

It’s only been 32 years since Opiate dropped.

[@ingobordewick6480]

In my opinion, this song is their masterpiece. It feckin blew my mind when I first heard it. When I dived deeper into the lyrics and meaning behind the whole song, it even blew my mind more and more and more,....... with every listen. It never get's old.

[@stephenthomson6230]

Listening to Tool is an experience and journey. Glad you decided to listen through to feel the flow of the song! The way Tool needs to be listened to. Cheers🤘

[@dmwalker24]

Yes, it makes a lot of sense. It's not a stretch to say that someone could write a dissertation level analysis of everything that is going on in this one song. Specifically when they go into that break-down section before ramping back up again. There is the initial pattern, but then of course the different elements of the drums come in. Those elements are timed in such a way that they drift backward relative to the main pattern, but in doing so they periodically line back up briefly before going out of phase again. They are creating multiple patterns that are literally spiraling around each other in time.

[@jessestanley1690]

It was hilarious to watch your face getting more red as the song went on

[@Courier_Eris]

This is your best reaction so far. Getting lost in tool is the best way to experience tool. And tool is an experience. Love it man!! Great watch🎉🎉

[@nickforell1]

Wow, thank you!

[@steveboyle6891]

20 years old this album, still so good. The whole album is so intense, my favorite of Tool

[@mymetalhobby7695]

Here we go, nice !

[@taylormartin107]

Good choice! Looking forward to the reaction!

[@nickforell1]

Yes. It took long enough haha

[@Pohgrey]

I told you this is probably one of the Tool-iest Tool songs that they've ever Tooled, lol. You'll pick up more as you listen to it more, too, and dig into the lyrics. They loosely based almost everything about this song around the Fibonacci sequence. Right down to the number of syllables in the lyrics, the length of the song, and, of course, the time signature(s). I'm enjoying your videos man. It's a lot of fun watching someone genuinely get into my favorite band and let's me vicariously (pun intended) re-experience Tool again. Keep 'em coming! *Just wanted to add, I almost referred to you above as someone new to Tool, but I think you've evolved from the new guy stage and firmly into the fan camp. I can tell you're enjoying this journey.

[@SuziQ.]

I remember when Opiate (their EP) dropped in the early nineties, and then Undertow, and Ænima. Those CDs haven’t left my car (they’re uploaded into its memory). I think you’d like their early albums.

[@adampadilla74]

Great reaction! This song really helps me work towards Individuation. The album is my favorite from tool, but that is like says who is your favorite kid, they all are great in their own way. Continue to spiral out 🌀🌀🌀🌀

[@mistere6871]

yeah dude!

[@scottdolby]

The answer to why we all say … 🌀out, keep going!

[@scottdolby]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateralus

[@scottdolby]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateralus_(song)

[@Horton13]

The ending is like a beautiful and overwhelmingly powerful merry go round.. absolutely amazing!

[@nickforell1]

So wild!

[@chokka168]

I love Tool, they're hands down my favourite band. All of them are incredibly talented at what they do. But I also grew up during a time where for some reason I completely ignored Dream Theater, another band of absolute geniuses, and recently I've been giving them a proper go and man, they've got some amazing songs as well. I've been literally listening to The Count Of Tuscany (absolute masterpiece) several times a day (it's a 20 minute song) as well as a bunch of their other long songs and it's so worth listening to. But going back to Lateralus, I'd have to say it's probably one of my all-time favourite songs.

[@shaysmom417]

Count of Tuscany has been my favorite DT song since I 1st heard it when it came out!! It just took me in and swallowed my entire subconscious. TOOL also has that effect on me. Enjoy your dive into Dream Theater!

[@tnbourne]

I'd guess ive heard this song 500 times, and i still don't feel like I've "figured it out." ...and that's one of the many reasons i love Tool

[@kylec1411]

LOL "emotions that come on my face" lol that cracked me the hell up. Sorry the internet ruined me. Great song and react. This song got me through some dark places in life. Spiral out, Keep going... an impactful lyric.

[@hopey16]

I scrolled until I found this comment because I laughed too, and didn't want to be the one to say it, but what the hell 😂 I thought "and come on your face they will"😂😂

[@kylec1411]

haha leave it up to me. the internet hates me for it. i cant bite my tongue. gotta enjoy the little things right?@@hopey16

[@bradleywillis6544]

This song becomes new every time I listen to it! Timeless

[@clab5864]

Perfect analogy, after all, a whirlpool is a spiral. Awesome reaction. ❤ from MN.

[@Gong-Fu_Hermit]

Tool has a running theme of preaching presence in their music, it is very Gong Fu. Body, mind, and breath, understanding how to get the mind fully present in the body with movement connected through breathing. Injuries occur on the body due to a sudden or gradual breaking down of the mind body/muscle connection. This can happen by fear, shock, even accidentally creating negative connections to the body instead of positive ones. When you take the mind out of the body because of the pain, you will create negativity that weakens your mental connection. To strengthen the body you must repair the connection with light activity that makes you feel positively towards the pain and it's surrounding areas, breath air into the body and take it to this place. Where the mind goes the energy will follow, where the energy goes, the blood will follow, and where the blood goes there will be healing and growth. Truly though it is the mind you are repairing for the body is but a mere reflection.

[@wladcaotchlani]

bro... just dont be sorry, we love you

[@LegendaryMuffins]

One of my favorite songs of all time, and yeah it's just one of those songs you get completely lost in and just truly become centered in the moment. Another group you might be interested in that I don't know if has been suggested before would be Intronaut, and I'd recommend either Eventual or Fast Worms to listen to first, both absolutely wild tracks in their own ways.

[@arronknox2884]

everyone says go down the tool "rabbit hole" i say its more like a black hole, once hear them you'll be drug inward and wanting/needing more

[@jeanineluedemann4049]

Love Tool! I have the same exact feeling of the whirlpool or spiral effect when listening to it. Especially in the middle section where it gives me the feeling of a tight spiral spinning and then it loosens up. Looking forward to more tool reactions from you. Have you done 46&2 or Parabol/Parabola yet?

[@RallyBud]

Great reaction. It took me about 100 listens and one 5-MeO-DMT experience to understand the song. Haha. I love your reaction style because it's like introducing Tool to a friend and just getting to experience it with them.

[@ihriel918]

I totally agree with what you said about them musically creating the spiral. I am sure others feel it, but you are the first I have seen mention what I have always felt was the most amazing part of this song.. 💖

[@gearoidosullivan356]

Nice reaction. What I love and find ironic about this song is that it's telling us not to overthink or overanalyse things, and yet it routinely gets massively overanalysed :) While I love music, I am musically illiterate, and often don't know why I truly like a song. For me, I do remember that it was the drums in Lateralus that blew my mind. My flatmate had me listen to it, and I remember trying to explain why this one grabbed me, and was like, "there's something kinda off about the timing of the drums, but it really works?". I knew nothing about time signatures at the time (and still don't know much ha ha). I did get much the same feeling from the end of Descending as the drums start coming back in. Amazing stuff.

[@ThirdEye...]

Was written using The Fibonacci’s mathematical sequences, by all band and not just by Danny Carey !

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

“Spiral Out Keep Going “ 🔧🌀⚙️🌀👁🌀⚙️🌀🔧

[@SC-g-cox]

I have to hear something from them every day.

[@jacobhewitt8540]

Nick, the next Tool song id like to see you react to is Sweat. Its on Tools first album Opiate and is the first song. Sweat by Tool.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

PROG ROCK LEGENDS. ✌️

[@taylormartin107]

Also, it is great on its own, but a little smoke and acid doesnt hurt 😉

[@sveltsequoia74]

Capture your emotions that.... 0:55

[@loyaluwang4228]

This is for regular use to get your energies up when you're lethargic, not just a music for vibing, its a tool.

[@RealSundanceGarden]

First time I ever heard it I found my head going in circlez. The sonic representation of this song is a amazing.

[@carlpaiva2200]

The whole album is beyond words on mush

[@lilmanal03]

Someone please mention the fibbonaci sequence! Calling them genius is and understatement!

[@jakefromstatefarm1405]

Yes more Tool! Spiral Out good sir

[@nathans84]

The Golden ratio

[@saracee313]

Dude you've got to do more Tool. Your reactions are great, you do totally 'get' them, and there's a ton of good stuff of theirs you haven't done yet... (Eulogy, Vicarious...)

[@xXMr.WiGGleZzXx]

Did anyone else chuckle when he said “emotions come on my face”?

[@LokiYD]

It takes commitment and relaxed mindset.. but do recommend Wings for Marie part 1 and 2 together. It is a great song for such a horrible event

[@scooterreacts1822]

Greatness.

[@jessestanley1690]

Spiral 🌀 out it’s the only option in lif keep going

[@williamkramer9731]

It wasn't Danny using a mathematical sequence, it was Maynard doing so lyrically

[@LegitRavven]

“I’m definitely way off.” Bro just explained the whole album perfectly 😂

[@fcbaker65]

Yea ,someone has to be comatose to not figure out that this song had to be something special an out of this world!...🤣😂 Awesome reaction an spiral out!..🤘👍

[@biggary9602]

"Over thinking over analyzing" it is right there in the lyrics, yet Tool fans hit everyone over the head with the Fibonacci stuff when it comes to this song. How delicious

[@apryledaphne3478]

Take a listen to A Perfect Circle next.

[@jamesporter3656]

A lot of content creators say tool are very similar to pink Floyd. Can I suggest a trip down the pink Floyd rabbit hole?

[@jonschroedinger8360]

Having listened to Lateralus on three hits.... Was my only genuine ego death experience as I got lost on the spiral. Lot to say of that experience, but its not for a KZbin comment section. Needless to say the layers don't end with the way they mix these songs.

[@earthscorcher]

Next journey has to be Sleep Token. Their drummer is the next Danny Carey, hands down (and half his age). The lyricism and musicality in ST music is mind-blowing, as is the genre bending. I think you'd really enjoy Ascensionism and High Water.

[@ted1976hailspiralout]

🤘🏻🌀

[@jesseturnip]

KEEP FUCKING GOING!

[@DaryoGoinden]

The fibonacci sequence

[@zuzusuperfly8363]

I watch a lot of these reactions and I'll tell you that I appreciated how much you just let the song play out. When people overanalyze tool in a way that isn't technical, it kind of drives me crazy. You're missing out on the feeling if you do that. I think you 100% felt the way you're supposed to feel, and that feeling is what Tool is all about. I think that good Tool reactions are exclusive to 1 of 2 categories. It's the technical aspect of the music, or it's the way it makes you feel. Both are good content, and you leaned into the emotional reaction part. People that try to analyse Maynard's poems in real time drive me nuts. That's personal; that's for you in your own time.

[@edchandler5842]

Another great book about mindfulness and being completely present is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

[@kalvinkalvarino9536]

Lateralus & Parabol/a both has some spiritual themes. Especially Parabola. They sound far out but not really if you are spiritually literate. Those who know, know. It’s obvious when you can hear it and you know what Maynard is talking about. You are not losing it. I hear it too. These themes often go over people’s heads all the time when listening to these songs off of Lateralus. These themes and lyrics come off abstract at first but they are very deliberate and on point in their message. It’s their best album in my opinion. And I’m also convinced that Maynard has had a breakthrough psychedelic trip sometime in his life from those lyrics in Lateralus. 😂

[@kinghadbar]

It’s not the last song on the album but it fucking should be.

[@kennethstreet7868]

Tool + 🍄🍄🍄 is fun

[@stephenmorelli6741]

Anyone else catch “come on my face” in the beginning lmao

[@joshs8685]

How do you avoid getting blocked without pausing?

[@eggstu]

Spiral out!

[@brandonboucher7090]

It’s about expanding Laterally…forget about trying to reach the top or hit bottom, spiral out…keep going.

[@brandonboucher7090]

Another way to think about it is spirals usually are thought of as a downward trajectory “downward spiral” or a stairway to heaven…spiraling up into the beyond. But this song is about spiraling in a horizontal fashion, extending the reach you have currently and doing with that what you will. 1+1=2+1=3+2=5+3=8+5=13…and so on and so on. The Fibonacci Sequence visually is a spiral and so obviously this message is accentuated by the numerical and geometric structure of this song. …and I’ve said too much. 🌀

[@dandavie4569]

Please do descending from their latest release!!!!!

[@olli__]

why's the audio mono?

[@qcTOOL]

What other band..? Never came across a comparable sound and energy. I wish I did, list any, would like to discover similar feel!🤘 TOOL for life🩶

[@conradbird3173]

Note to self 😂😂😂

[@EKDupre]

Sam Harris, yeah, mindfulness. Spot on.

[@quinndavis]

Emotions came on your face… Appropriate response.

[@JohnHarley-fd5yb]

Dude u said u thought u were way off. You couldn't have been more accurate you mentioned about letting go of grudges the first song on the lateralus album is called the grudge if u haven't listened yet it's time

[@ChristopherSturgill-tx6yu]

Pay keen attentionion to counting syllables.

[@ModoTronic666]

I love your reaction and small analysis. I like Sam Harris too and never thought about the mindfulness thing. Spiral out!

[@frankspaan6160]

🌀out

[@ingridploeg5373]

Please listen to duncan lawrence ido its sooo beautiful 🤩

[@Vahj-Loveuar]

Do some molly and listen to Fear Inoculum 😂

[@terryj1014]

12:07. Wow. Not my kind of listening thanks.

[@fcbaker65]

If your not a thinker of the mind ,than this music is not for you ,maybe try some music that dont make sense!..🤔🤪

[@terryj1014]

@@Parkjkookie1831 Did you know that the hard rock groups and heavy metal evolved from 60’s 70’s & 80’s when there were 50+ of those groups. This is not something that was just created.

[@pongosnodgrass7014]

Lolz...Sam Harris's hatred of Donald Trump, takes over most moments in his life. So i think a more apt Tool song/lyrics for Sam, would be "The Pot"

[@MichaelYates-u7c]

First time hearing Tool. Great musicians but need new vocals if they want to compete with the likes of Zeppelin.

[@SvenTviking]

Now being a prog & metal fan, I should like Tool. But they bore the shit outta me.

[@kennethalbert4653]

Damn ! I'd love to know what you are listening to that is so interesting then ??