In this case the lyrics ARE important, he's questioning his mother's faith in a Christ who would let her suffer ill health for so long, how she never gave up her faith.
I also heard in an interview with Maynard once that many people in his mother's church were cruel to her saying that her stroke was punishment for her sins. Maynard clearly took issue with this considering his mother was a very devout Christian her entire life. This is heavy stuff and I agree you all should react to Wings for Marie pt 1 and 10,000!
Should have done it with the lyrics and with the backstory to explain the lyrics. This is a very powerful, personal and emotional song. Maynard's mom (Judith) had a stroke and was confined to a wheelchair and had other health problems for much of her adult life. She was a very devout Christian and this song is questioning how she could keep her faith under such circumstances....God giving her an existence like that. Very important song.
The song isn't about her faith. The song is about the idiots in the church who told her her lack of faith was the reason she had a stroke and how horrible a Christian she was because of it.
Good reacting guys so technically this is just Maynard second band he owns 3 bands TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. This song Judith is about Maynard’s mother who suffered a stroke and left her paralyzed for 27 years since Maynard was in his middle school year but she believed in Christianity and Maynard saw this so ironic and that’s why he wrote the song sadly so passed away on 2003. Also 27 years equals 10,000 days which is another good song to react with Wings for Marie. Please react to Wings for Marie and 10,000 days you guys love it even more 😁✌🏽
Joe Paduch your right I can probably figure it out. But since these days we want to dissect everything said, people automatically put the singer as the leader of the band. But this person goes one step further. OWN the band? How do the other band members feel about being owned lol
HWED Hotwheel-Ed he is basically the leader of the band of you didn’t notice he formed them himself I just wrote that to let you know he is the leader of the 3 band’s I ain’t trying to say like he own them like “owns” but I understand your point and thanks for understanding ✌🏽
One of the best atheist/agnostic freethinking skeptic songs ever created. It is a powerful critique of Christian theology...specifically the idea of atonement.
So which category do you think Wings for Marie belongs to then? Btw what's so atheistic or agnostic about the line "He did this"? Since you mentioned free thinking, let's do some thinking actually.
Srki Zen - Funny how you put it. Yes...He did this to you as the "all benevolent" God of the universe. It is a based on the same line of thinking as the Philosopher Epicurus concerning evil and suffering. Theodicy. The song is complaining that how could your God be all loving if He allows or ordains this depth of human suffering. Look at the verse in context again please, "He did this. Took all you had and Left you this way" and this is his defense for the statement in the previous line," How the savior has abandoned you. Fuck your God, Your Lord...and your Christ!" As for Wings for Marie...It is much more poetic in its symbolism not as straightforward lyrically as Judith. I'm not saying that Maynard James Keenan is not spiritual in some sense of the word but he is a million miles away from any kind of traditional theism. I stand by y statement that Judith is a scathing critique of Christian theology. His irreverence towards it is littered all throughout his musical career, and public statements. Long live Rock!!! It is one of the world's greatest artforms. And yes pushing thought (free thought) forward at the edges of polite society.
@@joshuadanielrocks I agree it is criticism, however, I cannot agree that the wording he uses is either atheistic or agnostic. Also, don't forget he criticises her as well for not giving up on her faith, but he still loved her. Criticism is not equal to hate, rejection or disbelief.
To answer your question, yes, A Perfect Circle is still active. Their last album was 2018 and they still tour sporadically. Also, the male backup singer is Billy Howerdel. He's also the lead guitarist and only constant member, other than Maynard. He was a guitar tech for such bands as Faith No More, Fishbone, David Bowie, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, and Tool. When he worked for Tool, he played Maynard some of his songs and told him of his intention to start a band. Maynard liked what he heard and volunteered to be the vocalist figuring it would give him something to do while he waited for the rest of Tool to go through their arduous writing process. Billy's also got a second band, Ashes Divide, which he played everything himself except for drums on their single studio album.
Billy wanted a feminine touch to apc but tried Maynard at that time because jmk insisted he had the voice Billywas after...he ended up working for the band.
Billy Howerdel the lead guitarist actually did the heavier backing vocals on the song. He sings in a band Ashes Divide which is basically like APC without Maynard. His vocals sound pretty close to maynards IMO so it blends pretty well, when I first heard Judith I thought Maynard did all the vocals on it. The song is about his mother never questioning her faith when she was left paralyzed for many years
This is about his mom Judith Marie. As a child who lost both his parents horrifically....just understand our pov. We are the lost orphans trying to understand the world. And, yeah, we are frustrated, but we believe in peace.
Request: If you were gonna do one of your lyrical analysis dives, this would be the song for it. I’d be especially interested in hearing y’all’s reaction to the lyrics here after watching your talk about whether rock is the devil’s music. Love y’all. Keep up the great reactions!
Aside from this being an amazing song, I really love the video. It's almost like an middle finger to music videos in general.It's them with their instruments in a barren place. Makes you focus on the music rather than images
This song is a part of a trio of songs Maynard wrote about his mom who was paralyzed for 27 years (10,000 days or so). A Perfect Circle - Judith (angry Maynard, with your faith why did they break you?) and Tool Wings for Marie parts 1 & 2 (about his mom's death and how she better get her wings!). So if you want to, do Wings p1 and 2 next to get the whole story!
There's also songs like Jimmy by Tool and Orestes by APC that seem to be referencing his mom as well. But they should definitely check out the Wings For Marie tracks (combined as they ought to be).
I'd include The Outsider from APC as well as Jimmy from Tool, seem to be a theme of his troubling and emotional relationship with his mother, Judith Marie
"You're such an inspiration for the ways that I will never, ever choose to be." I listened to "Judith" musically like you did for years until I started hearing the lyrics. That first line. Knowing it's his Mom. The layers. Maynard unbearing anger, love, torment.
Great reaction guys, can never go wrong with Maynard! This song is about his mother, in a wheelchair most of her life and still had Faith! but you know what time it is,........Is NIGHTWISH time!! 😂 SONG OF MYSELF, EVERDREAM EVERDREAM, STORYTIME and of course GHOST RIVER( Floor and Tomus on this is insane) , From Wacken 2013. 🤘
Just stumbled on this video: so this song is about his mom Judith who had a stroke and was paralyzed. Her church told her it happened because she wasn't a good enough christian
One of the best rock videos ever produced in my opinion. Directed by David Fincher of Fight Club fame. Lots of great touches, but my favorite is watching Paz throw her hair up just in time to pluck the pick from her teeth and start sawing away her base.
When you react to MJK songs you should definitely check the lyrics. Always a story and a message. As far as the screaming/growling, it’s a needed effect to show the anger and confusion in the song. Now that you have the backstory from the comments, DEFINITELY do the lyric video of Wings for Marie/ 10,000 Days. Those are the understanding and acceptance parts of his mourning process. Also “Jimmy” kind of starts the whole thing off in the story chronologically. This is by far the most aggressive song of the saga.
This song is about his mother Judith who suffered from an aneurysm and was handicapped for the rest of her life. Maynard was angry with her devotion to religion.
Most reaction videos, people can't stfu and stop overreacting. Ya'll listened and let it ride through your own ups and downs of wondering what was happening. Respect.
Tool - Jimmy, A Perfect Circle _ Judith , Tool - Patient, Tool Wings for Marie (pt 1) , Tool _ 10000 Days ( Wings for Marie pt 2) to get the whole story IMO
Check out the the song Polar Bear by his 3rd band Puscifer definitely showcases his voice! By the way new to your channel love the tunes these guys have you on!
You’re close but no cigar....Maynard did not start the band, he was brought in by Billy Howerdel, who in fact started the band. Billy worked on music and Maynard worked on Lyrics. As for your question of do they still perform together, yes they do when Maynard has time to allow.
The lyrics are a big deal in this one. It's part of the Maynard's mom story. It's cool to compare an angry song like this about his mom, to the Tool songs "Wings For Marie" (parts 1 and 2), which are much more mournful about his mom.
I know this response is late, but I knew you were going to get bombarded with comments once you said that the song doesn't mean anything lol. NEVER think that when it comes to Maynard.
Hey, not sure if you’re wanting to go back to megadeth but my favorite album is Youthanasia..you should check out “Blood of Heroes” of that album because it’s one where daves voice is the highlight as opposed to the guitars
I cannot believe you guys have not done a reaction to the Sound of Silence by Disturbed!!!!!!!!!!! Here is them live on Conan O'Brien ruclips.net/video/Bk7RVw3I8eg/видео.html
I'll say it 100 times, Paz putting her hair up mid-riff and coming back in time is the most metal thing I've ever seen.
It's a beautiful and memorable scene 🙂, which was sped up to fit the video's musical timeline and choreography.
"He got two bands?," nah. At least three. Add puscifer to the list.
Yep. Definitely 3.
And a winery.
And restaurants and dojos. The man is busy.
"they just let him?!" no honey i think Maynard does wtf he wants when he wants and everyone else is trying to keep up. This coming from a Trent fan
Don't forget he's got his own winery and restaurants
In this case the lyrics ARE important, he's questioning his mother's faith in a Christ who would let her suffer ill health for so long, how she never gave up her faith.
I also heard in an interview with Maynard once that many people in his mother's church were cruel to her saying that her stroke was punishment for her sins. Maynard clearly took issue with this considering his mother was a very devout Christian her entire life. This is heavy stuff and I agree you all should react to Wings for Marie pt 1 and 10,000!
Haha yeah, I was like... actually, it IS complicated. Of all the songs to say that about...
@@IamCaptainInsanoman, that is disgusting and horrible.
Should have done it with the lyrics and with the backstory to explain the lyrics. This is a very powerful, personal and emotional song. Maynard's mom (Judith) had a stroke and was confined to a wheelchair and had other health problems for much of her adult life. She was a very devout Christian and this song is questioning how she could keep her faith under such circumstances....God giving her an existence like that. Very important song.
The song isn't about her faith. The song is about the idiots in the church who told her her lack of faith was the reason she had a stroke and how horrible a Christian she was because of it.
world class drumming by josh freeze. if you are a drummer like me, it is very hard not to air drum this song everytime it plays.
Man the number of times ur wife checks u out. Thats sheer love. Hold on tight bro. Good reaction.
This album is superb. Not one bad song. Actually Thirteenth Step is the same way.
Thirteenth Step is one of my all time favorite albums!
@@charleysage5827 of all times =) couldn't agree more, but this wasn't on 13th step.
Mer de Noms and 13th Step are 2 of the best rock albums in history. Period.
The three-person vocal harmony near the end still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, even after all these years!
Good reacting guys so technically this is just Maynard second band he owns 3 bands TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. This song Judith is about Maynard’s mother who suffered a stroke and left her paralyzed for 27 years since Maynard was in his middle school year but she believed in Christianity and Maynard saw this so ironic and that’s why he wrote the song sadly so passed away on 2003. Also 27 years equals 10,000 days which is another good song to react with Wings for Marie. Please react to Wings for Marie and 10,000 days you guys love it even more 😁✌🏽
Sergio Majano nobody owns a band. Maybe a member but own? Tunnel vision thinking there
@@hwedhotwheeled7208 I think we get what he means :)
Joe Paduch your right I can probably figure it out. But since these days we want to dissect everything said, people automatically put the singer as the leader of the band. But this person goes one step further. OWN the band? How do the other band members feel about being owned lol
HWED Hotwheel-Ed he is basically the leader of the band of you didn’t notice he formed them himself I just wrote that to let you know he is the leader of the 3 band’s I ain’t trying to say like he own them like “owns” but I understand your point and thanks for understanding ✌🏽
@@seraph5541 Well, technically, APC is the pet project of Billy Howerdel, and Maynard offered to sing for his band.
One of the best atheist/agnostic freethinking skeptic songs ever created. It is a powerful critique of Christian theology...specifically the idea of atonement.
So which category do you think Wings for Marie belongs to then?
Btw what's so atheistic or agnostic about the line "He did this"? Since you mentioned free thinking, let's do some thinking actually.
Srki Zen - Funny how you put it. Yes...He did this to you as the "all benevolent" God of the universe. It is a based on the same line of thinking as the Philosopher Epicurus concerning evil and suffering. Theodicy. The song is complaining that how could your God be all loving if He allows or ordains this depth of human suffering.
Look at the verse in context again please, "He did this.
Took all you had and
Left you this way" and this is his defense for the statement in the previous line," How the savior has abandoned you.
Fuck your God,
Your Lord...and your Christ!"
As for Wings for Marie...It is much more poetic in its symbolism not as straightforward lyrically as Judith.
I'm not saying that Maynard James Keenan is not spiritual in some sense of the word but he is a million miles away from any kind of traditional theism. I stand by y statement that Judith is a scathing critique of Christian theology. His irreverence towards it is littered all throughout his musical career, and public statements.
Long live Rock!!! It is one of the world's greatest artforms. And yes pushing thought (free thought) forward at the edges of polite society.
@@joshuadanielrocks I agree it is criticism, however, I cannot agree that the wording he uses is either atheistic or agnostic. Also, don't forget he criticises her as well for not giving up on her faith, but he still loved her. Criticism is not equal to hate, rejection or disbelief.
@@joshuadanielrocks Think for yourself. Question authority.
Srki Zen he has come out multiple times as an atheist
To answer your question, yes, A Perfect Circle is still active. Their last album was 2018 and they still tour sporadically. Also, the male backup singer is Billy Howerdel. He's also the lead guitarist and only constant member, other than Maynard. He was a guitar tech for such bands as Faith No More, Fishbone, David Bowie, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, and Tool. When he worked for Tool, he played Maynard some of his songs and told him of his intention to start a band. Maynard liked what he heard and volunteered to be the vocalist figuring it would give him something to do while he waited for the rest of Tool to go through their arduous writing process. Billy's also got a second band, Ashes Divide, which he played everything himself except for drums on their single studio album.
Billy wanted a feminine touch to apc but tried Maynard at that time because jmk insisted he had the voice Billywas after...he ended up working for the band.
One of my favorite videos of all time; it's just bare bones, raw and gritty, pulling you completely into the vibe, with no filler or wasted frames.
YES!!!
Same here. The tone, coloring, edits. Just beautiful.
This song seems to make it onto every playlist I create. One of the best songs ever imo.
Billy Howerdel was performing the complimentary screams.
Billy Howerdel the lead guitarist actually did the heavier backing vocals on the song. He sings in a band Ashes Divide which is basically like APC without Maynard. His vocals sound pretty close to maynards IMO so it blends pretty well, when I first heard Judith I thought Maynard did all the vocals on it. The song is about his mother never questioning her faith when she was left paralyzed for many years
This is about his mom Judith Marie. As a child who lost both his parents horrifically....just understand our pov. We are the lost orphans trying to understand the world. And, yeah, we are frustrated, but we believe in peace.
He just made a perfect circle album.....last year and its a banger
Request: If you were gonna do one of your lyrical analysis dives, this would be the song for it. I’d be especially interested in hearing y’all’s reaction to the lyrics here after watching your talk about whether rock is the devil’s music.
Love y’all. Keep up the great reactions!
Paz tying up her hair is legendary and well known
Aside from this being an amazing song, I really love the video. It's almost like an middle finger to music videos in general.It's them with their instruments in a barren place. Makes you focus on the music rather than images
This song is a part of a trio of songs Maynard wrote about his mom who was paralyzed for 27 years (10,000 days or so).
A Perfect Circle - Judith (angry Maynard, with your faith why did they break you?) and Tool Wings for Marie parts 1 & 2 (about his mom's death and how she better get her wings!).
So if you want to, do Wings p1 and 2 next to get the whole story!
There's also songs like Jimmy by Tool and Orestes by APC that seem to be referencing his mom as well. But they should definitely check out the Wings For Marie tracks (combined as they ought to be).
I'd include The Outsider from APC as well as Jimmy from Tool, seem to be a theme of his troubling and emotional relationship with his mother, Judith Marie
Guy's need a lyrical break down to this one.😂
Maynard didn't create APC. Billy Howerdel did and asked him to sing on it. It was kind of a pet project that had enormous success.
Interesting tidbit, David Fincher directed this video. The same guy who did Seven, Fight Club and Social Network, to name a few.
"You're such an inspiration for the ways that I will never, ever choose to be."
I listened to "Judith" musically like you did for years until I started hearing the lyrics. That first line. Knowing it's his Mom. The layers. Maynard unbearing anger, love, torment.
Maynard is in three groups: Tool, Perfect Circle and Puscifer.
Maynard James Keenan is the singer in 3 bands and he owns and runs a Vineyard in Arizona
Tool is actually Adam Jones's Band, while A perfect Circle is more Billy Howerdel's Band. Maynard's actual band is Puscifer :)
Tool isn’t tool without MJK!
Excellent song
Great reaction guys, can never go wrong with Maynard! This song is about his mother, in a wheelchair most of her life and still had Faith!
but you know what time it is,........Is NIGHTWISH time!! 😂
SONG OF MYSELF, EVERDREAM EVERDREAM, STORYTIME and of course GHOST RIVER( Floor and Tomus on this is insane) , From Wacken 2013. 🤘
Just stumbled on this video: so this song is about his mom Judith who had a stroke and was paralyzed. Her church told her it happened because she wasn't a good enough christian
MJK is also the lead singer of third band which is called Puscifer.
One of the best rock videos ever produced in my opinion. Directed by David Fincher of Fight Club fame. Lots of great touches, but my favorite is watching Paz throw her hair up just in time to pluck the pick from her teeth and start sawing away her base.
He is actually in 3 bands...and they are all still doing music 😎 lol ....enjoy the journey guys!💜🙏
When you react to MJK songs you should definitely check the lyrics. Always a story and a message. As far as the screaming/growling, it’s a needed effect to show the anger and confusion in the song. Now that you have the backstory from the comments, DEFINITELY do the lyric video of Wings for Marie/ 10,000 Days. Those are the understanding and acceptance parts of his mourning process. Also “Jimmy” kind of starts the whole thing off in the story chronologically. This is by far the most aggressive song of the saga.
For real... I wanna' hug you both. Lol!
This song is about Maynard’s mom. Maynard is confused how his mom kept her faith in God after all her physical problems. She died soon after this song
U will love this band do more review please
3 libras please
This song is about his mother Judith who suffered from an aneurysm and was handicapped for the rest of her life. Maynard was angry with her devotion to religion.
Awesome Maynard vent ..
Actually has 3 bands and all 3 are still active today.
A perfect circle, Tool & Pucifer
Most reaction videos, people can't stfu and stop overreacting. Ya'll listened and let it ride through your own ups and downs of wondering what was happening. Respect.
That's right..... listen 🎶 to that deep guitar grind & rip into your ears....grrrrrrrrraw
Actually Maynard was the last one to join A Perfect Circle the guitarist Billy this is his band but I absolutely love this song & band
He has 3 bands and several vineyards
The guitarist Billy it's his band not Maynard's band. So many people get that wrong Maynard was the last one to join the band
Y'all cute as hell.
Oh I reeeeeaaaally want y'all to do a lyric breakdown.
It's about the suffering death of his mother. She was a Christian, and he blames Jesus for her death after she put so much faith into Him.
Cool stuff, Awesome band, You should try A Perfect Circle-Counting Bodies Like Sheep. Cheers
Tool - Jimmy, A Perfect Circle _ Judith , Tool - Patient, Tool Wings for Marie (pt 1) , Tool _ 10000 Days ( Wings for Marie pt 2) to get the whole story IMO
Wings for Marie + 10,000 Days!!! But you gotta know the backstory going in.
A perfect circle still makes music, he just switches between bands when one stops touring, then the other starts.
He's got 3 bands. TOOL, PRRFECT CIRCLE, PUSCIFER
But woke up completely criplled one day ...but her faith never swayed
Check out the the song Polar Bear by his 3rd band Puscifer definitely showcases his voice! By the way new to your channel love the tunes these guys have you on!
And you could understand his agresive angst
Intresting ....he has three bands
3 bands... Puscifer as well ☺️
Request: If you were gonna do one of your lyrical analysis dives, this would be the song for it.
You’re close but no cigar....Maynard did not start the band, he was brought in by Billy Howerdel, who in fact started the band. Billy worked on music and Maynard worked on Lyrics. As for your question of do they still perform together, yes they do when Maynard has time to allow.
Video was directed by David Fincher
Keenen has 3 bands to be precise! lol.
He has 3 bands. 😊
Billy sings the angst yw.
Try Orestes by this band. Live version is awesome. His voice is amazing.👍
Cause judith marie his mom is his hero
All Maynard lyrics are important
The lyrics are a big deal in this one. It's part of the Maynard's mom story. It's cool to compare an angry song like this about his mom, to the Tool songs "Wings For Marie" (parts 1 and 2), which are much more mournful about his mom.
in germany we say to intersting, that this is the brother from sh+i+t...^^
Lyrics are big here. Maynard's mom had recently died and this is him letting some of that pain go.
Will you please do a reaction video to Judas priest - victim of changes and not the live version
You have to do more Tool now that you teased us!
Lights out msynard is pissed its about his momma
Maynard can do everything.
Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to Camilo Sesto: Getsemani ( live 1977 ).
I know this response is late, but I knew you were going to get bombarded with comments once you said that the song doesn't mean anything lol. NEVER think that when it comes to Maynard.
Do you guys have a background on this song?
I believe it was about his mom?
Please please please do 3 Libras.
Please react to A perfect circle - outsider live at the red
Three bands actually.
He actually has 3 bands tool a perfect circle and puscifer
react to angra - carolina iv
Hey, not sure if you’re wanting to go back to megadeth but my favorite album is Youthanasia..you should check out “Blood of Heroes” of that album because it’s one where daves voice is the highlight as opposed to the guitars
3 bands
He has 3 bands and always pull up lyrics.
3 bands and put out a new apc last year or the year before
3 bands... Puscifer!!!! Check them out too!!!! Peace!!!!!!!!!
His mom judith was a devout
Pus. Ci. Fer.
What's a puscifer?
Fer makin babies
he has 3 bands
Maynard Has 3 bands
Tool
A perfect circle
Puscifer
You have to read the lyrics.
😂😂😂
I would of suggested the lyrics video that way you can exactly what he's talking about. Good reaction still though
Three bands at least
React to Puscifer Remedy, telling ghost, dear brother, and humbling river
I cannot believe you guys have not done a reaction to the Sound of Silence by Disturbed!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is them live on Conan O'Brien
ruclips.net/video/Bk7RVw3I8eg/видео.html
@tasha: very interesting means in germany: what a bullshit..^^
Yeah, it’s Maynard,......You better check out the lyrics.......Just sayin’....