We're Finally Here - Tool "Jambi" (Audio) | REACTION

[@DarthBatman420]

I've said it once, I'll say it again... Tool is the kind of band where any fan can make a playlist of their favorite tool songs and it will be enjoyed by any tool fan. It is impossible to put together a list of unenjoyable tool songs. Everyone is a tool fan. Some just don't know it yet.

[@theskincareskinny5006]

Accurate 👏🏻

[@ramondtaylor134]

100 💯 truth

[@rickynelson8652]

Some just haven’t experienced TooL yet said “The first time ever I heard TooL 💥☄️🔥🤯”

[@DJMAERZ]

Cook 🌀♾️🌀

[@bornlucky80]

I did a road trip and just played tool. Found myself thinking, this is my favorite tool song. Oh, wait, this is my favorite tool song

[@toddwesterback9052]

"Its an odd feeling". You're feeling Tool buddy. You're feeling Tool.😁

[@ronb6152]

"The chords were moisturized"...... I love it

[@clab5864]

I heard dripping sounds!

[@jmathieson15]

They were ashy-Bill Burr

[@StarCustom-pk5ff]

Tool is 3 absolutely brilliant musicians and a spiritually awakened poet. This turns the songs into magical incantations.

[@Panyc333]

Words can be magical

[@samvimesfan9779]

1 bass player,1 wookie, 1 octopus and 1 poet. For precision's sake

[@cmay7429]

Yeah. It's crazy when you hear a song like Judith, with all its visceral rage, and then put that with his later, Wings For Marie. Some of Perfect Circle's stuff too, really read like hymns.

[@CC_Babblecock]

Great description, I think of them like this too. They’re not really a “band”, they’re 4 of the most talented & intelligent people who joined forces to create something that is its own genre.

[@johnbarrie447]

Taking my son to see Tool tonight, his first ever concert. Thanks for all your videos.

[@hyzerbomb957]

Setting the bar high right out the gate!

[@itsayswithoutgoing9571]

My first show tonight too…Nampa! Sadly I have nobody in my circle with any musical taste so I’ll have an empty seat next to me😭.

[@kennethstreet7868]

Way to throw him in the deep end

[@danielhill8200]

I was 30 years old before I ever attended a concert, 34 now. I’ve only been to 3 concerts in my life. Tool was all 3.

[@johnbarrie447]

@@danielhill8200 Ha, that's great. Now you have to widen your horizons...A Perfect Circle puts on a pretty good show too. ;)

[@LuckykidA]

Can't wait for the 7:04 mark in "Rosetta Stoned" when the groove gets moisturized. YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ogitexc]

Maynard sees his vocals as just another instrument in the experience of TOOL. This is why his pronunciations and timing with the music is so important. Different vibe than other bands for sure. Great reactions! I am really enjoying seeing you come into TOOL.

[@hughjames4581]

going to see TOOL tonight here in my town of nampa,Idaho! Floor seats and its gonna be a banger!

[@golden454]

🐚💫☮️💜🤘

[@itsayswithoutgoing9571]

My first Tool show tonight too! Can’t wait🔥

[@LuckykidA]

So freaking jealous. Would love to see them, but not sure how many years they have left. They are the most unique band I have ever come across. Just an 8 hour drive, so if I left now, I would be late!!

[@Kathie4]

Just saw them a few days ago & Jambi was on the set list!

[@jermhol800]

somebody get this fella a concert ticket!

[@bornlucky80]

One of the rare bands that is better live

[@crystalscolza1663]

Whoo hoo..I got my coffee..the sun is just coming up. Let's go! Shine on forever, shine on benevolent sun.

[@joshwoolaghan6074]

Adam was out here doing his best Peter Frampton Guitar solo. That is his voice in the guitar.

[@clintonchico9547]

Maynard does the vocals into the talk box. At least he has at all of the shows I've been to.

[@justinman114]

Technically not his voice, just the shape of his lips/mouth when playing. You don't actually talk into a talk box, you just move your mouth as if you are. They are fascinating!

[@joshwoolaghan6074]

@@justinman114 no shit? That’s actually wild. I’ll have to do my research on them. That’s a pretty damn cool affect

[@danielhill8200]

⁠@@clintonchico9547 That would make no sense. Sounds like you not actually been to a Tool show. Adam does all of it. During the moment the only lights even on the stage are a couple spot lights pointed at Adam. You can clearly see him playing the guitar and opening his mouth in front of the voice box recorder.

[@LuckykidA]

Maybe he's saying he would wish away all the material comforts of a king or sultan if it would keep him from losing his son, Devo. His son lifted him up and turned him round. Devo is his benevolent sun/son. Who knows with TOOL. Maybe it's a song about a frog, a bucket and a protein bar. ;)

[@TommyGetTheBag]

😂 Nailed it!!

[@kramkalisthenics]

it's about his mother IIRC.

[@LuckykidA]

@@kramkalisthenics Very possible. I would suspect it could be taken a few different ways. Tool has never been 1-dimentional.

[@TheMightyOdin]

This is one of the songs I have on a workout playlist that I start up whenI’m done warming up and it’s “go time”.

[@thatautistrob]

Mine is Lateralus followed immediately by Parabol/Parabola. I will be swapping out for your idea next bc that’s FUCKING EXCELLENT.

[@CappuccinoZilla]

Adams triplet roll on this sounds like drums and bass and then the bass sounds like drums and then the drums sound like bass…. It’s truly mind blowing song making

[@maureenwagg5305]

Wow! Just ask and receive! Thanks! lol Bass, then drums and you are hooked. This blew my mind.

[@justintorres502]

When that "unexpected" transition kicked in your eyes literally rolled in the back of your head 😂. That's what its all about man ✊🏽

[@torjamjensen5690]

Personally my favorite Tool song. Your review made my soul happy. Thank you 🙏

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

It's about having his son, Devo H Keenan. And how it changed his life. Don't let anyone tell you it's another song about his mom.

[@wesbeuning1733]

Yes, awesome. Think it is also about growing past the temptations to compromise personal integrity.

[@ju4408]

Nah, it's about Korzybski's non-Aristoleanism. Duh.

[@mikeguardiola9115]

That's H.

[@LuckykidA]

It's a song about his mother's grandson! ;)

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

@mikeguardiola9115 Yes, H is also about his son.

[@shep4life]

This song blows out the universe

[@Half-Cocked]

I've always viewed this as a love song. Coming from a man who had everything he ever wanted. But is willing to give it all away for the woman who saved him. Forever indebted to a person who pulled him out. Or maybe that's all subject to personal experience.

[@kurtpiron838]

Solo is done using Talkbox guitar effect 15:05

[@aaronmueller1560]

As a further explanation of this, a talkbox essentially has the guitar sound traveling through a tube into the guitarist’s mouth/throat. A mic then picks up whatever sound is coming out of the mouth, so the guitarist can form shapes with their mouth to affect the sound and make it sound like the guitar is talking.

[@muktuk20]

@@aaronmueller1560 the inventor of the talkbox died today :(

[@dustinbrooks9060]

At its core I understand this to be a love song. At the beginning of the song they talk about all the riches they have, but how they'd give it all away if it meant not losing "you" for even one more day. Later on they talk about how they were dark, but that person made them good. At least that's my interpretation. This was one of the songs we used at my wedding 😊

[@fcleffox]

@dustinbrooks9060 I know I'm late here, but that is 100% the surface meaning! Tool songs always have layers, and everyone can see a reflection of themselves in surprising ways, but this is indeed a love song. You've got the first 2 verses covered, which helps understand the rest. She's his fulcrum, damn his eyes if they should compromise his relationship with her. If wants (infidelity) and needs (love) divide me, I might as well be gone. He'd wish it all away to make sure he has even just one more day! EDIT: I'm an idiot! It is love, but another comment reminded me of a fact I had forgotten. He wrote this regarding his son! Still definitely love, but that of a father, not a lover.

[@chrisw3421]

Peter Frampton popularized the Talk Box with the guitar, Richie Sambora did it with Bon Jovi... the part where it starts in this song is one of my FAVORITE jams of any song, so hard!

[@ju4408]

11:37 the bass is just warming up. The slide down into the riff change got you like they meant it to. Bravo. And yes, Adam uses a talk-box on a couple songs. An Epilady on others.

[@jam1870utube]

Every time I watch someone react to Jambi, it brings tears to my eyes. Maynard's musical poetry is "moisturized" with powerful metaphors. The loss of a family member or a friend often makes people wish they could give up all their earthly possessions just to have them back in their life. But I love the reference to worship of the sun. I can see the sun, and I know the sun exists, and it doesn't judge, unlike all other gods that I've been told to believe in. Live for the day in peace, love and unity with your family and friends. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.

[@gonx4llo]

I love you man! I am seeing your videos/reactions for the 1st time and i respect you 'cause you appreciate and try to understand the message of the whole song, the lyrics and everything. And of course your reactions makes me smile because i love Tool. And also i can tell you know so much about music in general. Greetings from Argentina! Keep beeing this authentic bro!

[@ceebee491]

I think the bass has a Flange effects pedal. It has a nice clear top end and a thick low end

[@patrickmoranmusic9205]

Okay Bro I'm all in! Fantastic Reaction. Can't wait to hear your continuous Journey on this 🔥🔥🔥 journey

[@MugnifyRTS]

There’s a tool playlist waiting on ya

[@ginatrapp9676]

It is truly a journey, is it not. ❤

[@angelabordack]

Pull up Tool Army! Let’s go 🤟

[@alirazah]

They opened their show at Aftershock with this last week. It was magical.

[@user-uk9er5vw4c]

thankfully some of you lucky b#stards (joke, I'm just jealous) uploaded the full show on youtube. Sick setlist, awesome show

[@djsynful]

My son got to finally see Tool live with me at Aftershock, he slept through Korn. They just played tonight in my hometown but I was working

[@bradleymatthews8101]

The vocals in the guitar solo are a talk tube pedal, the sound goes through tube, through your mouth to manipulate sound.

[@user-fm8xs3hr3w]

Your reactions are always awesome! Always honest and genuine:)

[@KnowGood82]

Maynard's mother was very sick for a very long time. The band has given him great success, but he would wish it all away if it meant that she could not be sick and continue to live. Many Tool songs are about Maynard's mother and her sickness. Check out Wings for Marie (both parts, obv).

[@laurabuer4714]

Ya gonna make me cry because I'm going to have to listen to the whole journey starting with Jimmy. They opened their concert with Jambi on 10/6/2023. I definitely got misty eyed.

[@paulah.9797]

10 000 days was named so because that's about how long Maynard's mom lived after her stroke.

[@mikesale6474]

You gotta look up Maynards battle with himself. His mother was bound to a wheelchair for a long period of time. 10.000 days. But the beauty of it she never lost her faith. He couldn't understand that or fathom it. A Perfect Circle's 1st album reiterates this. The song Judith on that album is the greatest song I've ever heard.

[@NorbertHajduNorb]

This is exactly what I thought this song is about, and he sings he would give it all away, the fame and fortune, just to spend one more day with his mom.

[@cmay7429]

His mother's name was Judith Marie. Maynard also suffered abuse - I believe by his step father. A lot of his earlier albums touch on that. It's always amazing to see the metamorphosis over time of a true artist.

[@tobykirkham1203]

It's a love song.

[@jonnybooks9337]

13:40...as i understand it, it is an effecy Adam uses that kinda makes a voice sound like a "transformer"...not 100% sure of what it is officially called, but it is a "vocal" effect Adam uses along side his guitar.

[@gregc2621]

"Jambi" is an Indonesian Province in Sumatra, which was once part of a powerful kingdom with a rich sultan who lived an opulent lifestyle. Jambi also means "lamb" in finnish.

[@BloodMoonDarkSky]

I always accepted the fact that i would never have a favorite Tool song.. and then, Descending happened.

[@bradleymatthews8101]

Get a ticket to the nearest Show to you, make any effort to get there at any cost, they are now touring. Life changing experience.

[@scottst1112]

I feel this song is an ode the human he has become and strives to be possibly from self convictions and boundaries he’s found to make him most at peace and understanding in this form of life. The wish away part is basically saying he would give away his fame, wealth, and lifestyle, to remain committed to his faith, hope, beliefs, and values he has cemented at the center of his mind, body, but ,upmost, his soul.

[@shep4life]

Every Tool song is like an adventure. Enjoy the ride

[@frogmandible]

Geat reaction! I lovd watching folks try to wrap their heads around the talk box sound!!

[@joshlewis5065]

Jambi definitely has one of my favorite rhythm guitar riffs

[@Astroboy29]

you are so good at describing aspects of tool songs in a simple way that resonates with me a lot. you are a fantastic reactor.

[@MugnifyRTS]

Wow, thank you! I try to understand music on a spiritual level lol

[@kevinsharp1419]

First time watching your response I absolutely loved what you had to say tool and that song is amazing I was lucky enough to have seen them live RED ROCKS amphitheater 1999 lol what an amazing show that I will never forget😊😅 Loved what you had to say Thank you have a wonderful night 🌉 thanks Kevin Colorado

[@mickyr171]

Fun fact, the name Jambi came from the show Peewees funhouse, Jambi was the name of the genie in that show hence why this song is themed around wishes

[@shep4life]

He's one of the best lyricist ever. He's brilliant

[@ukoid]

Yo I been bingewatching your Tool reactions man, awesome to see. You get it. Two I wanna hear your thoughts on: Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned, and Hooker.

[@zackwrenn3926]

Shine on forever shine on benevolent sun

[@zackwrenn3926]

Nobody is allowed to know what it means.

[@tonysoto8949]

True story Jambi was the genie on the pee wee Herman show

[@rickace6986]

Correct. This song was kind of a "joke" yet I certainly didn't take it that way until I heard one the band members (Danny I think) talk about the genie etc.

[@crystalscolza1663]

It almost sounds like a voice because it is almost a voice. It's called a talkbox. Peter Frampton is famous for using it. Also bon Jovi's guitarist richie Sambora in slippery when wet used it.

[@joechurch7]

The earliest incarnation of the talk box was invented by Jazz steel guitarist Alvino Rey in the late 1930's and later adopted by Pete Drake in the 50's. They weren't commercially available until audio wizard Bob Heil made one for Joe Walsh to use on the song rocky Mountain Way. Bob showed it to Peter Frampton and Peter had to have one. The Frampton Comes Alive album brought the device to the mainstream.

[@meganbeshear8644]

Adam called Peter Frampton to ask for advice about using the talk box.

[@jayslack41]

I think he used a talkbox combined with a whawha on this song

[@chicagoaustin727]

Great reaction. “Pleasing to hear,” while challenging the ear. Tempo tours and transcending transitions.

[@jonathancapps1103]

The solo uses a talkbox, which is a guitar amp that send the sound through a tube that you stick in your mouth. Then you can move your mouth like your talking, and it changes the sound accordingly. Then you use a vocal mic to capture that sound. Ecfectively, the guitar replaces your vocal chords. So that's why it sounds like the guitar is talking. Adam isn't really saying anything, though. He's just mouthing through different vowels.

[@kandicemayfield917]

Once you've become part of the TOOL ARMY you have started feeling the music, not just hearing it. It's unlike anything else you'll feel or hear.

[@jlittleboy]

I haven't even started this song and I want to say thank you. I know you'll do a good job.

[@petek1pml746]

The guitar effect Adam is using is called a talk box, Think Peter Frampton frampton comes alive type device. Sound goes thru your mouth then back out and you can manipulate it like you would be able to if you were speaking or singing. Adam has used it on other songs as well. It’s a unique device that only a few guitarists have mastered, Adam has mastered it.

[@lontollison6771]

That moisturizer line was a good descript,like it gonna steal it,appreciate it, thank u👍

[@philosaplease4867]

11:45 "do you know what happened now", my dude didn't know what was really about to happen next.

[@Kathie4]

🤣 it's a beautiful thing to witness!

[@utubeuser2086]

I use to get really high and jam TOOL. You will here all kinds of stuff.

[@albertzappa1994]

of course your hearing stuff, so are we.💚

[@ThomasSmith-tx5dl]

It's a love song. Could be taken many ways.... Romantically, friend, mother, father, son, daughter.... But wishing you could do anything to bring them peace and comfort and expressing how much they have meant to you.

[@chrispalacios8690]

Going to a concert with you will be awesome to see them

[@CC_Babblecock]

Glad we’ve got you in the Tool Army bro! Pls do The Patient from Lateralus next 🙏 It’s nice to see someone so articulate doing these & the more I rewatch, the more I think 10,000 Days is probably on par with Lateralus. We all wish we could hear these for the first time again, so we’re living vicariously thru you. Let us know when you’re gonna see them live!🌀

[@aoharmon83]

Ive been waiting for this one :)

[@of.beasts.and.wolves]

JAMBI is my absolute favorite song from the 10,000 Days album. The entire album is a beautiful disaster piece to me, simply because of how strong in my soul I feel Maynard’s lyrics.

[@kennethalbert4653]

An example of a fulcrum is the center part of a. Teeter totter. The point at which things lean one way or the other.... Right ^ wrong Good ^ evil Etc.

[@22minplays]

I don't know if you've been told, or if you realize it yet, but Tool is a drug! Almost every new song you hear will leave you with wanting more. The "algorithm" sent me to your channel so forgive me for not knowing this but were you aware that the drummer, guitarist and bassist write and record the music and then Maynard puts words to it when they are done.

[@scottspears9347]

Their music makes you feel high even though you're not

[@PedanticHunt]

Glad you finally found them, even if as an adult. Welcome to the party! As an FYI, the next step is Tool on psychedelics. Prepare well.

[@kennethalbert4653]

It's about not losing his connection to the transcendent ("my peace of mind, my all, my center"), and therefore his humanity, due to success and its resulting arrogance and overindulgence. ".....But I And I would If I could And I would Wish it away Wish it away Wish it all away Wanna wish it all away No prize that could hold sway Or justify my giving away my center So if I could I'd wish it all away If I thought tomorrow would take you away You, my peace of mind, my all, my center Just trying to hold on one more day Damn my eyes! Damn my eyes! Damn my eyes if they should compromise the fulcrum Wants and needs divide me then I might as well be gone..."

[@GrimrDirge]

"damn my eyes" is an archaic oath or curse, e.g., "damn my eyes if I am lying". He's saying he'd rather lose everything and even his sight if it got in the way of his relationship with his son, whose birth turned Maynard's life in a positive direction.

[@keegs666]

Welcome to my world Brother.

[@gary2kr1]

He's saying he would wish all his worldly belongings, fame and fortunes away if he had to choose between these earthly trappings and the person he's singing about. Which is probably his son is my guess

[@dabberdan6129]

Exactly

[@Enochulator]

the solo is, indeed, through a talk box

[@Arealdruid]

This song always hits me hard. It is basically a love letter to his mom who he lost. Just the emotions that the lyrics evoke alone gives this a special place for me. If you listen to the lyrics, he talks about how he clawed his way to get where he is, and when he was close to losing his struggle with his inner darkness, his mom was able to lift him up and bring him back from the brink. He also goes on to talk about how even as she was dying, she never lost her faith, and that helped him to continue his fight. Throughout the song he is saying that he would give up everything he has if it meant having just 1 more day with her. "If I could I'd wish it all away, if I fought tomorrow and take you away. You're my peace of mind, my home, I said I'm just trying to hold on one more day."

[@ashtonsmith1905]

my favorite tool song

[@LuckykidA]

Saw this and it just made my day!!!

[@violetfemme411]

I think with Tool there is no right or wrong. Whatever the music says to YOU is what it means. We all take away things that resonate with ourselves.

[@SA-qm3bp]

Well put. It’s what is so good about them. Life affirming

[@Kathie4]

And after 30 years of listening, I find that the personal meanings of the lyrics change through the phases of your life.

[@Devdor]

I love how you break down the lyrics man! Tool songs are ment to make you think and process. Tool definitely has an art of making listeners do this but not everyone gets that it’s not just “music” it’s about making you use your brain.

[@Devdor]

That’s always why I love watching tool reaction videos because it’s enjoyable to watch how people think and process the songs

[@thatautistrob]

I’ve been appreciating their later stuff (10,000 Days and beyond) as I listen to it more.

[@BenCoultryAfishall]

The rhythmic guitar sound: that's palm muting, you rest your picking hand on the strings to keep them from ringing out and instead it makes a pitched thump or tick, depending on the thickness of the string. Crazy moment - sitting here on the laptop and this video froze so I'm trying to close other programs and tabs and couldn't get it going. Looked at the duration and the video had stopped at 5:55. Started playing when I noticed it.

[@BenCoultryAfishall]

Is this the voice you were hearing in the one section? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKLQlX1mhb-ogas second half is using distortion

[@witchyone]

Yeah, Jambi! Great way to start my day. 👏

[@LokiMocha]

Yes!!! Let’s do this!!

[@SurlyHannah]

I mean if Tool songs are open to interpretation then I think it's both. It's definitely about a genie, but there's a line between Pee-Wee's Jambi and the lines about wishing it all away, to hold on to one more day. Genies in stories sometimes have a "devil's deal" or "monkey's paw" aspect to them. Genies are jokers and tricksters! To me it sounds like he's talking about a wealth of stuff, when he would give this wish away for more time, so he fell into the genie's trap also I think "compromise the fulcrum" is a Lateralus spiral reference, like he's stepped up his understanding and can see the genie's trick (or joke) for what it is, a gift but also ultimately a bad bargain!

[@zak2986]

Rub the top of Jambi's box, and change the color of your socks. Wish for rain and wish for snow, wish that Jambi makes it so. Long live Jambi.

[@hamishbartholomaeus]

Every tool fan waiting for the 12:18 mark…!😁⚔️💪🏼🔥

[@danielhill8200]

12:02 This whole section is earth shattering live man. They change it slightly live too, they put in a full 4 seconds pause before they punch the fuck out of you with that 12:18 section.

[@lenni-hazels]

Adam's playing is very rhythmic, so good catch with the "almost sounds like distorted drum" comment ;-)

[@golden454]

Tool, huh? Amazing 🔥🐚💫☮️💜

[@DC-bx8ww]

The tool bassist was a guitarist in a band called peach gp, the bass and lead guitar can swap positions in tool.

[@beirch]

My only gripe with people reacting to Jambi is they *ALWAYS* pause in the middle of the buildup to the "drop"

[@paulmoore3319]

Damn wow….Pure Fucking Art

[@scottclarke7595]

Damn dude now I’m gunna watch all your videos. Got me with the pot and then this one. Awesome 👏 👏

[@Jason-eg4hr]

Your videos are solid man! Your descriptors are outside the box thinking, perfect for a Tool fan. Also great pickup on “hearing a voice” on the guitar solo. 🫡

[@StraitsDireOrSomething]

13:39 Funny he mentions he hears words, because Adam Jones is using a talk box for the solo

[@Ruprecttt]

The intro is Adam on guitar. His tone is my absolute favorite.

[@ccopps69]

Using his “pull through” technique… also used on “Invincible”. The guy is an astounding guitar player.

[@chriswebb7822]

Adam accomplishes soooo much with so little, he's criminally underrated! @@ccopps69

[@prime-mate]

You are the light, the way, that they will only read about.

[@Chippss-q5f]

ToolArmy, UNITE 🫡

[@scottst1112]

A song they did make as a joke is called “Maynard’s di*k.” It’s the hidden track at the end of salival, I believe, and it’s different side of tool, but actually sounds pretty good! May be worth a video sometime if you’re willing and get the time to.

[@itsayswithoutgoing9571]

Even their troll tracks are better than majority of the crap out there. 🔥🔥🔥

[@justaquietpeacefuldance]

2:28 that was what? Oh, I got to the famous drop. Funny as ever :P

[@abeal5188]

12:27 So when they put 4 on the floor it feels even harder. That’s why they play with rhythm. To paraphrase Peter Gabriel, They’re feeding the the rhythm.

[@justaquietpeacefuldance]

When someone said "I got those cool stereo speakers" I go "idgaf, play Jambi" and then I knew :)