Why Does Maynard Need 3 Bands? (Tool, A Perfect Circle & Puscifer)

In this episode, Maynard James Keenan of Tool discusses music he channels for his Arizona winery, Joni Mitchell’s influence on his early inspiration & the importance of musical space in songwriting.
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[@PrimitiveDSP]

My life has been exponentially enriched by this man and all his endeavors and creations.

[@brandoelee6161]

🧢

[@fabhescher2108]

Absolutely. Thank you.

[@JT-sl3ui]

The wine is damn good too I here!

[@cbsaulren]

Well said

[@RevShifty]

@@JT-sl3ui It absolutely is. And I'm not usually a huge wine fan.

[@digitalmessiah666]

“Back in my day our music had space” - Maynard James Keenan

[@majortomsdmf1]

Haha he's right about the old guy thing😂. But he's also right about space and contrast in music.

[@karwashblark7499]

instantly reminded me of that meme from Spongebob

[@84jdgregory]

They beat T-Swift for a week. Everyone loves TOOL.

[@RevShifty]

He's not wrong, though. One of the thing I loved most about APC's first album was how well they used that audio equivalent to negative space in their music. It never occurred to me that Tool did something similar until after that album, but it stood out more after listening to that specific album. It sounds awfully close to a "back in my day" comment to me, but I also know exactly what he's talking about. And it's one of my favorite parts of all his bands.

[@blitzmotorscooters1635]

Maynard is a character man. Humble guy. His lyrics, from all 3 bands, helped me through good times and bad times.

[@leolustig8994]

Yes! Maynard is THE artist of our generation. His lyrics can be carthartic as well as a teachable lesson for us and every generation to come. Each band having it's own personality and purpose. I freakin love it.

[@Kozykingjames225]

True words right there. I get you man. Me too brother me too.

[@user-uk9er5vw4c]

humble?

[@mcxiii]

You know, I’ve had my share.

[@blitzmotorscooters1635]

@@user-uk9er5vw4c yah, humble! You can keep Ozzy, Jim Morrison, Nikki Six, Steve Tyler, Cobain, Cornell, Manson, Rick James and countless other severe addicts, criminals, psychopaths etc... Maynard is like, hmm, now that Im rich I want to practice MMA and grow grapes. Id say that is HUMBLE by rock star standards.

[@MajesticFerret]

Maynard may not have the MOST fans, but his DEVOTION of fans is unmatched. This is a guy you either don't know exists or you think he's a musical genius. There's really no inbetween.

[@sweetleaf9668]

A true god! No one comes close to what Maynard is about, his talent and what he delivers! Plain and simple.

[@rylanlittle261]

​@@sweetleaf9668 Ian Kenny and Layne staley

[@sweetleaf9668]

@@rylanlittle261 Good choices!

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Are you saying Maynard is unlikeable?

[@pressure609]

He's got the most fans and well deserved.

[@victormihaylov6585]

Bands: swans, tones on tail, pj.j.harvey, julian welsh, johny mitchel blue, black sabbath, metallica, slayer, kraftwerk, NIN

[@Metal-Possum]

Gillian Welch* Partner of beloved guitarist/singer/songwriter David Rawlings, who is every bit as awesome.

[@McBignLargeBJ64]

Maynard having Swans as an influence makes perfect sense, especially for Tool. I wonder if he's heard their recent music because it is fucking phenomenal

[@MADD-MANX]

For me it's: Korn, Deftones, Marilyn Manson, Misfits, SOAD, Creed, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Megadeth, Mastodon, the Fray, Beatles

[@kill4keely]

PJ Harvey is awesome

[@Booxbred]

His description of Tiktok being 'soundbite narcissistic rabbitholes' is so on point. Not arguing that Tiktok isn't entertaining but that description is just too perfect.

[@kevinbreese5739]

We really have to give a ton of credit to Tool's band members who painstakingly put a tremendous amount of effort into creating the awesome instrumental music that they are known for. As Maynard indicated, they take years to build these big beautiful homes, and then he takes a week to decorate them.

[@TVsCHACHI]

The TRUTH at last! Rispetto Amico!

[@robroy488]

What absolutely amazes me is that 99 percent of people haven't ever heard of Tool?

[@thezeek2745]

@@robroy48815 million albums sold. Yeah gonna disagree with you

[@robroy488]

@@thezeek2745 Tool are, in my opinion, the greatest band ever. That said, whenever I mention them to people it's extremely rare that anyone has heard of them, unlike say, Metallica. Maybe it's a UK thing?

[@robroy488]

@@thezeek2745 this will blow your mind though, remember Aqua? They made "Barbie Girl?" They sold 33 million albums!?! Society is lost.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

MJK is brilliant. He’s able to channel different energies with his three bands. I also think there are specific things he gets from each band. He’s doing a great job 👏 👏👏

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@NamelessUsers I concur

[@volfied992]

​@NamelessUsers apc could also be the heart

[@EarthSurferUSA]

He is a man who makes his own decisions based on his reasoning, as it was more free people like him, (his free to think and achieve mindset), who did build free enterprise that got mankind out of poverty. Brilliant? He does well for a art school graduate, but I bet he enjoys more freedom producing wine. There is no more free Einstein, Tesla or Edison,---and the reason why we think a good man like Jim is brilliant, is because we have been taught to follow, not think. No offense to Jim. He is living a very good life,---because he thinks and is still semi free to prosper from his own reasoning in what is left of our free society. Our schools call all this liberty and free enterprise decline "progress". I don't. I know we can all do better with a brain in our heads and free enterprise in our hands, and Jim is a example of that truth.

[@cravenm.2295]

Mgk is better

[@Lizard1582]

@@cravenm.2295 can't compare anyone to mgk tbh

[@Androgenies]

I love this Interview. Maynard seems really relaxed and opens up naturally. Kinda rare to find him this comfy. I think Rick should interview Trent Reznor next.

[@kman0146]

Thank you Maynard for doing what you've had to do in order to keep Tool together.

[@joejackson9986]

No problem!

[@ChristopherMessinger-bm6wp]

Hell yeah!!!!! I can't believe that Tool was rocking back with Kurt Cobain guys!!!!!! That's how long they have been around. But not only been around, they have been rocking and filling stadiums the whole time!!!! And don't forget. Maynard has Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, when he wants to switch moods. Maynard James Keenan is 58 years old. And a gift to humanity.

[@loveagainstgods5116]

TOOL is something to behold live 🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@younggun7901]

TOOL is definitely one show on my bucket list for sure. I have to see TOOL live before I die

[@Veritas-Vincit]

5 times, all absolutely brilliant performances!!!

[@caglartanrikulu]

I am so impressed by Maynard's clarity about his art, his goals, his influences, just life in general! I really wish I had some of that...

[@Dragracer612]

Doubt I’ve seen a better interview with him than this. Outstanding job, Rick.

[@kevinbillingsley8256]

That's because you have a warped sense of what an interview should be. 5 to 15 opportunities to gently stroke a celebrity's ego is not really an interview. It's a verbal blow job.

[@cordan305]

The Lars Ulrich one is great imo

[@endokrin7897]

Probably the best Maynard interview! What Rick has done the last year or two is amazing, and so important for music history. Rick needs to archive these interviews; one day, they'll be an important part of music history. The artists understand that Rick actually gets them. They open up. This is exactly what we all want and need.

[@ryancalhoun2910]

If you want to learn about his life, his interview with Marc Maron is remarkable. But for musicality? Can't beat this.

[@TmanUtube]

This is the most comfortable I have seen MJK in. It's probably because he feels like he is talking to a fellow educated musician & not some ill informed journalists trying to rake up something controversial. Well done Rick.❤❤

[@biancamarvel9473]

It makes me so happy to see you interview Maynard. You are the perfect person to do so. Two legends having a conversation!

[@brandonguindon7455]

Well said pretty lady

[@christopherwilson2785]

Funny to me that how PJ Harvey has never been so big among the population, but sooooo many musicians listen to her. She's like the artist's artist.

[@franciscomira2958]

She's an amazing song writter and singer.

[@Knifymoloko]

Her latest album definitely has some disturbing vibes in it... in a good way of course.

[@RevShifty]

I've always loved her, but you're absolutely right. She's just not that well known, especially considering how long she has been around. But she does have a knack for being one of the favorite musicians of your favorite musicians.

[@vertyisprobablydead]

Word. Been listening to her for 20 years and no one else seems to know she exists.

[@LightCarver]

Love PJ Harvey. King Crimson, although a band and not a single musician (and has had many different lineups) is kind of like that too; a musician's band.

[@Emily00Strange]

My mom heard Tool once and is now obsessed with Maynard 😂 She is always playing 3 libras, Brena, Orestes by APC. Whenever I visit her she wants me to play Tool's Lateralus album.

[@FuckGoogle2]

That's a nice bond to have, can't say I had the same with any of my parents, the closest is Johnny Cash but even then my dad liked the old Cash and I his newer stuff.

[@laurenislost]

Plot twist, your mom is 42 and probably listened to them when she was younger 😂

[@shawnortmann9662]

By far his two best bodies of work...

[@Charlottesometimeskp]

The Psychedelic Furs are so underrated, I’m stoked Maynard brought them up!

[@Charon241]

Funny thing. When I first heard Sober back in the Lower Pleistocene, my first reaction was that the singer sounds a bit like Richard Butler. Must've been the grit. Btw Talk Talk Talk is one of the best albums ever.

[@DecMc]

I saw the Psychedelic Furs in 1986 in Birmingham England. I can't remember much now but my then girlfriend enjoyed it. I had every album on vinyl. The Ghost in You was a fave tune and still is. Yeah Maynard describing his voice as a gritty monotone is so funny.

[@scott7521]

Love them and not Tool. I also love Killing Joke.

[@rumblefish9]

Love Spit Love... was the band they became in the 90s and its such a perfect transition.

[@magnumchaos]

You're so right to point out how Maynard isn't afraid to have space in his melodies. Modern music could benefit greatly if artists would just add texture and space to their music. Now, there are bands out there that do that today, but it's few and far between comparatively.

[@Noeland]

Pet is one of my favorite songs from Maynard. The Humbling River a very close second. They broke the mold with that guy.

[@paoloantonio1531]

I thank Maynard, Billy, Josh, Paz, and all members and past members of A Perfect Circle for helping me through VERY tough times during the 2002 ... 2007 time period of my life

[@DD_brother]

This must be the best Maynard interview I've seen. So refreshing to see him going on a topic that excites him.

[@disliked1390]

I saw Tool on their North American tour a few days ago and it's still floating on a cloud, felt like a religious experience. Many times I closed my eyes and let the music flow into me. You have to see this band before you die. They still have many tour dates in january, do not miss it. It's spiritual and grandiose.

[@MisanthropicTimeSlipperz]

Black Sabbath and Joni Mitchell, only Maynard would say those two shaped his musical tastes. Love it.

[@thrashinwebster]

Such a rad interview’ Maynard is such a descriptive person who explains things a way that most people can understand’ the way he explains the process of things just makes a lot of sense

[@smallfaucet]

You used the word RAD so thumbs \m/

[@dr.spaceman9193]

Huh?

[@thrashinwebster]

@@smallfaucet um? Thanks?

[@paulwestergaard7576]

It was also super refreshing having an interviewer ask a question and then just let the guest talk. It gives Maynard the pauses he requires to form an answer. Wonderful interview indeed.

[@marmanlive]

When I see such people around, it gives me a great feeling that there is still a hope remaining for music, for the good quality music... my generation definitely knows what I'm talking about. Thanks for the interview, that's awesome!

[@Vivianblue.]

Puscifer is just one of those bands that you can pop on and it just takes you to another universe. Sublime. Magical.

[@Andy-nl8uq]

I love their records, but they really step up a level in live performances/recordings. The interplay between Maynard and Carina's vocals is just perfect. The live version of simultaneous for example is one of my favourites. Along with Carina singing Rev 22:20 👀

[@leeandrews3639]

Puscifer is performance art.

[@AdrianPaco]

I admire this guy for a real person. Not only for tool! Best wishes from Mexico

[@omartageddi4987]

It is amazing how Maynard describes the process of how tool makes their albums.

[@mauroboros8566]

Maynard being a Joni Mitchell fan just made my fucking month. Holy shit. so awesome.

[@christinel.4827]

Maynard describes his process so eloquently, which really helps me understand where he’s coming from. I loved the analogy of him being the “interior decorator” on the music. He puts those finishing touches on the musical foundation. He and I are the same age, and we had many of the same musical influences. He’s mentioned being influenced by artists like Siouxsie and the Banshees for his lyrics and vocals. I’ve been listening to them a lot lately, and definitely see how their writing style influenced him. Siouxsie was a major influence on me as a vocalist in the 80’s, so I feel a certain kinship with him on that. I’m a late comer as a fan of Tool, having only really found their music in maybe the last 10 years. I personally feel they will leave a massive imprint on music that will last for many, many decades.

[@JoshuaSpades]

Maynard also has a great technique for filling space in his vocals. Like the 'mm' before each line in 3 Libras.

[@DR.DisInfect]

Love those mm"s

[@lukesteiner8934]

Or the little "...yeah" after each line in the chorus of Eulogy

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

He does that to reach the note because the first sound is difficult for him to start on. It's an old Indian Carnatic vocal technique.

[@melissameans145]

He is incredibly talented. We just took our two boys (16 & 14) to see Tool in Tacoma. They loved it.

[@sunnyd6019]

It keeps him sane, he is obviously very creative and to sit idle would be torture. Glad he is doing all 3, love each band. Also love the wine, makes for a great mix of music and good drinks

[@rfw3studio]

Rick - Great interview. It's the first interview with Maynard that I have seen where he is very relaxed and shares some honest feelings with you. Very cool...

[@blindrocket]

Maynard is the best! Not only for his massive talent and attention to detail and very high quality, but his inspiration to others, always in a positive aspect.

[@kingbryn1692]

I love his outlook. Such a brilliant mind! Thank God he did end up making music. We need more like this

[@FRCMoto]

Rick, you get the absolute best out of these icons in your interviews. I'll point to this interview as well as the one with Billy Corgan. You can tell that there is a mutual respect which makes for a great conversation with frank and open responses that I certainly don't see in other interviews.

[@tiredofit4761]

I have so much respect for Maynard. I have seen him in concert with Tool. I love the music of all 3 bands- for all different reasons. He is so deep and intelligent. His lyrics bring so much more than is on the surface. I’m such a fan.

[@curtthechameleon]

Maynard is the man. So glad Tool is still going.

[@Nimuetootoo]

So much comfort, joy and emotional release this man, and his bandmates, has given me. I will, forever, be indebted to him. Love each and everyone of his bands, and the people who work therein.

[@JeffPeterson-w2r]

He is a brilliant person who has his own personality and ideals with his music. His interest musically formulate perfectly in each of his musical endeavors. I love to hear from someone who has an original thought, an original lifestyle and is unapologetic and committed to it. I have immense respect for him and understand that he creates music for himself and doesn’t owe anyone for him to create and does it his way

[@joshualoepp4258]

Nice shoutout to Blonde Redhead! one of my favorite bands of all time.

[@ijustneedmyself]

The guy knows his music!!

[@undeadcommunist]

Tool and APC are my favorite bands, nothing beats the lyrics, atmosphere and feelings put in those songs

[@W0LFRAVEN-]

What a juicy interview.. Thank you Maynard, for sharing your art and shaping our lives.

[@jmhcanada5477]

I adore how Maynard is so down to earth. Such love for him

[@mattlincoln6845]

Awesome interview seen tool live twice hands down one of the best live bands out there musically and visually. Always loved Maynard such a cool dude.

[@riversart2030]

It's cool to hear that Maynard likes Low. Very underrated band.

[@Knifymoloko]

RIP Mimi

[@LavendLady]

Gillian Welch is an ABSOLUTE GODDESS!! ❤️✨️ It's awesome that he listens to her.

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

The 'mechanics' of music is fascinating with Maynard and Rick.

[@laeonflux]

Love this. It's weird to see one of your idols in a casual state without imagining him prowling between dimensions, Jiu Jitsu grabbing astral scavengers. Love him mentioning Trent, another one of my top musical idols, alongside Les Claypool. Just fun and soothing to watch. Thanks Rick. And yeah, the space between vocals is something people don't understand nowadays, let it grow, till it grows. Music is like plants, don't force the process. You know which band does a great job at leaving space between vocals? Mogwai :P

[@Domzdream]

I always love listening to Maynard. Such an intelligent guy. Very talented.

[@wicked_deftlady]

I love Maynard! He’s on my top 3 favorite male vocalists. Did he say Tejano?! If so, I have far more love and respect for him. 🖤☮️

[@SubSonicEctomorph]

Answers like “I’m 58! I don’t care” are actually what I hope to hear from icons when asked these questions

[@theCaslin]

The way he speaks of music atmospherically is awesome because I did the same with TOOL records. Different albums, songs for different parts of the day to create or compliment the scene.

[@DianeLee999]

Blue. Outstanding choice! Joni is timeless and always fresh. 👌💜

[@exoizlyfe6079]

He's a great example of how you handle your business, with patience and an open-minded approach to be able to reap the benefits from the different doors of life. Some may have gotten frustrated and just moved to the next band altogether, some may have just wanted to stop making music, some may have had trouble with the newer band(s) because they were trying to carry the flair of the previous band.

[@jibod7358]

There is no bigger inspiration than this man

[@truthteller3024]

Pink Floyd is the bigger inspirationswhich inspired tens of great artists including Maynard himself.

[@4thandinches]

Jibo D, IYHO, that is.

[@lunarvania8073]

When he isnt cowering behind the drum set the whole show.

[@dreznoryorkekeenanbuckley2226]

@Lunar Vania I think he is trying to show that it's a group effort... That others deserve the spotlight for their amazing creations... He is a very private guy he said he wears costumes and stuff for a reason.... He doesn't WANT to be worshipped. I think that shows a humble good person.....

[@cassandrastone7297]

Absolutely!

[@j_d333]

The craft of writing lyrics comes easy to Maynard because, "I've been working on them for fifty years." Love that.

[@stephenroby8498]

My absolute favorite singer/songwriter. All three bands are amazing, because all three sound nothing alike.

[@Cloud007.]

Hmm I don't agree. A perfect circle and tool sound quite similar.

[@kelbale]

Check out Ween bro. They put the boognish brown Ween sound on every genre.

[@stephenroby8498]

@@Cloud007. Could it be Maynard's voice that causes you to feel this way? All three bands have only one person in all three. The music is set at a professional level, but skills and talent drive the individuality of each group.

[@jcap462]

@@Cloud007. no sir, they do not

[@lordbottaro4549]

@@Cloud007. They definitely don’t sound the same.

[@xdotxdotxdotx]

I cant actually say that I am truly a fan of anyone else on this planet. But this guy. This dude here. So much respect. He knows the layers of hell. He’s felt them too. And he represents that to hold people in those spaces too. Thanks dude. I just wanna say thank you.

[@84jdgregory]

Eat the Elephant is so criminally underrated.

[@84jdgregory]

Rick saying "let the music breathe." So well said.

[@disliked1390]

The first listen It took me by surprise and did not know how to react. But more and more you understand the greatness

[@davidordoukhanian8407]

I'm envious of his personal/professional relationship with Trent Reznor. I've been patiently respecting Trent's process for six years. The wait on a new NIN album has been agitating. I couldn't imagine both of their geniuses collaborating. Let alone just listening to them both have a conversation about music & their influences together. Reznor has aided so many other musicians to perfect their sound. He put that clown shoe Manson in business. All while pumping out his own beautifully constructed brand of esoteric occultic magick sounds. Maynard & Trent know just how to bewitch the masses with finely tuned sorcery.

[@brentjames2012]

Try waiting on a new tool album then!

[@ryanj.wheeler3295]

IDK about that. I'm a NIN fan from days gone but I haven't seen any good (or true NIN) material since Year Zero and it's remix album. And that was about 2007! And really With Teeth was the last true NIN album lets be honest. I hope that oscar wasn't a trap and he's not/now corrupted or limited to what he can do. Might explain it? I know artists often don't want to repeat what they've already done.. but Fuck!

[@davidordoukhanian8407]

@@ryanj.wheeler3295 I found "add violence" from 2017 to be the last decent project. "Bad witch" grew on me in that way NIN tends to over continued listening. The slip and Hesitation Marks are also full of gems. I agree with you on the brilliance of Year Zero & With Teeth. Those are superior albums to what came after. I'm more than impatient with Trent. He's constantly preoccupied with some very uninteresting movie score or a mediocre collaboration. The lackluster projects are getting to be very obnoxious. He has wasted his time with Atticus furthering a lame pop star career with Halsey. They make all these lame instrumental tracks and relish in all these dumb accolades for movie scores. I'm rendered sick of Trenty Boys shitty Danny Elfman side projects etc. I've lost hope nearly. All the socially engineered hiveminded fans praise all this nonsense new material he pumps out. I can't stand how these annoying so called fans defend all this shit material he and Atticus put out. I swear everyone is under retarded brain dead hypnosis. This illusionary world is full of spiritless non playable characters or clueless empty organic portal vessels. Just robot zombie drones constantly reading prewritten dialogue from a generic holographic script. So many lame human simulacrum/simulations or predictable archetypes with zero freewill being puppeted by the puppet master puppeteers. This so called fan base is none the wiser in this collective mind controlled consciousness. Everyone has mind control technology in their mutated DNA. It works in conjunction with specific frequencies/vibrations. Our boy Trent needs to put out more cryptic music about these esoteric occultic mysteries. As he has done in the past. He's got so much hidden in his music.

[@davidordoukhanian8407]

@@ryanj.wheeler3295 "With Teeth" was all about him being rewired through Luciferian Monarch mindcontrol in that so called "rehab" facility he got clean in. He was rewired through new programming. He was working through dissociative identity disorder because his mind was split into alter personalities through well designed traumas. He expresses this on almost every track on With Teeth.

[@TrainnWheelz]

Yet could not work together to save their lives lmao

[@martindoll5884]

Maynard is just way to scary intelligent. Love listening to him

[@christiangibbs391]

Thank You Rick 🙏 Thank You Maynard 🙏

[@TortoiseWaterGaming]

Maynard has such a cool set of music tastes, it always makes me feel wild how my predisposed idea of celebrities is just... idolization. Cool to be able to explore people like Maynard in any sort of depth! Makes me feel a lot less "oh man I'm just the little guy" and sure, at the end of the day I am the little guy. However, stuff like this humanizes people we look up to and see as - basically - gods.

[@die-cry-hate]

Awesome to hear Maynard talk about music!

[@kingjames1308]

Maynard is a national treasure

[@danielwade1978]

The quiet part in Disillusioned is powerful, sad, and beautiful.

[@peterbroome3216]

Low is a masterpiece, no wonder I love Tool and Maynard so much...back in our day music did have space 🙂

[@gfunkmedia]

Mad interview. I recall when 'Automatic for the people' was released on Dolby Atmos for the 30th anniversary.. Michael Stipe said he didn't realise the amount of "space" on that record.

[@Mr.Ludwig1386]

The music came out exactly when it was meant to. Never rush perfection or it will never reach its potential.

[@rickmelman]

perfect timing for an album entitled "Fear Inoculum"

[@mattbertrand9496]

I’ve always loved the pause in the drums with the noise. Never realized that way Maynard’s direction

[@perks6292]

M.J.K. name-dropping Swans is awesome, Swans is the absolute greatest

[@wintersolder2567]

I grew up in the 90 & Maynard’s music will always be in my mind

[@matthewsdonnelly]

I wish Maynard and Trent did a lot more work together!

[@PJRock75]

We all do

[@forewheel]

There was a project called Tapeworm that never came about.

[@kleenbeats]

I love that he mentioned Ahmad Jamal as the chosen soundtrack whilst picking. Jamals music totally changed the way I thought about sampling (as a hiphop producer). The rhythms are insane but so familiar!

[@kimkillackey4384]

I hope Maynard watches people who have never heard of Tool listen to their music. Omg. People are blown away. He gives me goosebumps from his vocals.

[@mmoonnchildd]

This was a really solid interview, and it's pretty evident that MJK respects Rick. A really good conversation about the music that MJK is involved in creating.

[@bryanjason_]

Great interview, Rick. Maynard isn’t the easiest guy to connect with, but you crushed it. Got him to open up in a genuine way.

[@ididyermom3273]

I love the last convo about long songs like Pink Floyd's Echos....I'm so glad I'm old enough to appreciate music that takes time to write and listen to.

[@rockmcdwayne1710]

I think the main reason why it takes so long for Tool to let out music is the complexity that they are after. As it is with any other art that you can actually call art. Its ready when its ready! I think thats what we are missing these days. Its like a production line pumping out garbage... fast out the door... get paid... another one... get paid. This phenomenon can be observed in pretty much any cathegory under the thumb of corporations and investors!

[@PoopaChallupa]

It's beginning to backfire in the film industry. Most movies are flopping because it's all garbage

[@406Shorty]

The analogy of music in correlation to building a house is how I’ve always described complete song writing and composing.

[@reppost]

The thing that's amazing isn't that he has the three bands, it's that they're all outstanding. If you ask me which of the three is best, my answer would be "yes." I wouldn't want my music world to be without any of them.

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

Tool is the best, followed by the original line-up in APC--it's not rocket science.

[@theshapeexists]

​@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington they're 3 completely different genres. You can't say one is better than another. Anyways thats subjective.

[@reppost]

@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggingtonIf it's that simple for you, good for you. Tool songs > APC songs > Puscifer songs doesn't work for me. There are songs from each band that I like better than some songs from the other bands. Yes, that does mean there are some Puscifer songs that I like better than some Tool songs.

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

@@theshapeexists Genre is an arbitrary distinction. Tool and Blink 182 are different genres too, you gonna try and tell me Tool isn't better than Blink?

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

@@reppost Your original comment was about bands, and now you're talking about songs cause... why? It makes less sense to compare individual songs than the actual bands.

[@steveg5864]

Just Damm! Thank you for all the amazing music, #1 fan here since day one !!

[@CavyWheek]

Great interview. I like how he approaches incorporating vocals in the music as his interpretation of the music. Also great insight into contrast and space. Tool are one of my favorite bands and Maynard is a genius.

[@its-the-FNG]

I’ve always appreciated Maynard’s talent but this makes me that much more impressed. The contrast of noise and silence being compared to light and dark in a painting wasn’t something I had ever considered. You kinda feel stupid hearing it afterwards cause it makes so much sense

[@Robert.Marshall]

Back in my day, our music had space. 👽

[@BDizDaBest]

It’s utterly fascinating hearing him break down his creative/thought process

[@justinholland9844]

I can definitely remember Tool's Aenima changing the way I thought about music.

[@brandonguindon7455]

That album itself we'll take you to another place in time, the view on music when it comes to TOOL is by far anything most people could comprehend. It's like listening to Pink Floyd for the first time 🤯

[@CavyWheek]

@@brandonguindon7455 Very true. The first Tool I heard was the Undertow album and it broke my brain (In a good way.)

[@brandonguindon7455]

@William Dennett Great album. The sad part is Maynard especially has made it quite clear they will never do another album like they did in the early days

[@CavyWheek]

@@brandonguindon7455 Tool is done anyway aren’t they?

[@brandonguindon7455]

@William Dennett What do you mean? They just released an album a couple years ago I think

[@omegahyperes96]

Interview I've been waiting for. Much appreciated and much learned! ❤

[@ClarenceDoskocil]

One thing I find interesting and hold the utmost respect for him is the fact he is a military veteran.

[@zaclovesschool2273]

well this was insightful. I always look for inspiration musically and on how to really digest instrumentals for writing melodies or lyrics. I'm 21 right now and will say that there are some of us who do appreciate these finer points of music, and appreciate the care that's put into it. cant say the same for most of the people around me aside from a select few

[@johnbird9997]

I WANT THAT SHIRT!

[@mikenance4466]

What does the shirt say?

[@spiralout6604]

Remember all this pain is an illusion we are eternal...

[@ijustneedmyself]

​​@@mikenance4466Secret Jewish Space Laser Corps - Mazel Tough 😂

[@carpenoctem775]

Maynard is such an artist. He doesn’t just limit his creativity to a single dimension. Music or not.

[@lydia5649]

One man 3 bands Tool A Perfect Circle Puscifer Thanks MJK for all you bring to us

[@edwardkelly345]

Biggest compliment I can give him: I am only familiar with Tool in passing, casually. I've heard songs over the years but never sat down for an album listening session or seen them live. And yet I still find this interview insightful and interesting and it has convinced me that I'm long overdue for one of those focused sessions where I can find out what all the hype is about and decide if I've been missing out or if it's not for me. Could go either way, but the fact that I listened to the whole interview without any urges to find something else prior to it wrapping up shows that he's a thoughtful, well-spoken, intelligent guy and now I definitely do need to hear his bands. Sometimes artist interviews will have the opposite effect: They will reveal things about themselves that undermine their artistic legacy, whereas Maynard bolsters his in the process. Gotta check out his bands now in a serious way, and I'm even hopeful I might like what I hear and come away a fan. Good job.

[@SunDedGon]

I've been listening to Maynard's material for over 20 years, and there's still plenty I need to give more proper attention to. I won't bother you with suggestions or useless information, but I will say that all three bands are well distinguished from one another and offer something unique. So if you don't appeal to one, I only ask that you don't dismiss the others so quickly

[@TheLordGoat]

Smoke a blunt and put on Aenima.

[@christinegood1395]

MJK fans are excited for you …..please report back.

[@Ghoulstille]

Hell i'm only 40 and I already feel like the old man yelling at clouds when it comes to music that ends up on the billboard charts. In 18 years I doubt i'll care at all 😂

[@cloudbloom]

I'm also 40, and cloud is in my username so this comment really resonated with me🤣

[@nathanfrazermusic]

Them ain’t clouds friend, them’s flying saucers.

[@DR.DisInfect]

Only 40 😆

[@briancornelius711]

100% agreed im also 40... and its hard to classify modern songs as actual music...

[@cloudbloom]

@@DR.DisInfect once you get here you'll realize that disinfectants do not create doctors

[@notruthinyourlies9048]

Thank you for this, I've always, since 1991, admired this lyrical genius most inspiring man on earth is James Maynard

[@Landonmoto39]

James Maynard LOL

[@cassandrastone7297]

I discovered him in ‘95 and he is still my favorite musician. I met my soulmate at one of his concerts. He loved Maynard more than I did(which was hard to believe at the time). He unfortunately was taken from this world by covid 4 years ago.

[@billrhea]

We need a tool tour. I have a 14 year old daughter that really wants to see them

[@insulani]

That shirt 😂 Great interview. The man is indeed a genius.