I have always love this specific performance because of the way Maynard mirrors the emotions of the song through his body language. You are the first person on RUclips that I’ve seen make an actual commentary on that link instead of just immediately react with “Oh, his stage presence is weird!” My favorite thing about Tool is the feeling and experience you get from their music and live shows. Great video and insight!
I was there with ya! Matt Pinfield! I remember headbanger's ball...hell, Kennedy is still kicking around TV, and still sassy! I found the vid mesmerizing, like, "do these images mean something together?!" hahaha...like a story from another planet...
I am late to the party LOL. Thanks for getting to this. Yes I wanted you to react to the performance. Great reaction. I knew you would appreciate it. Thank you.
Ive seen these guys 4 times. EVERY time was such an amazing and mesmerizing experience! If you have the ability to go see them, do yourself a favor and do it! You wont be sorry!
I gotta tell you...I am a huge Pearl Jam fan and enjoy all of your reactions to that band...but all of the other videos that I have watched with other bands have been spot on as well. The different things you hear than any other makes everything much more interesting. thank you Sir for being original and honest
Thank you for the encouraging words Adam I really appreciate them. I've always said this channel would be different, because I will always be honest in my reactions and reviews. Sometimes, people don't like hearing honesty...but it's never steered me wrong before. Really glad to hear you're enjoying the show.
As a performer I recognise that place, it where you are on stage, but in your hole being your back in that dark place where the lyrics come from. I use to be able to do that too in my art work and it a power place to be, to face your demons on stage. After you feel free of it all, so great to see you really get that. Rock on.
TOOL!!!! Hello my fellow TOOL Army brother and sisters! I LOVE the Reading cut of this! Maynard gives a show we have NOT seen since the likes of Iggy and the Stooges! EVERYONE else who has tried that has failed, Maynard just brought it, NEVER trying to imitate it!
I've asked you bout doing TOOL several times. I'm glad you finally did. But now you should do Lateralus or Forty sux and 2 . And dont do any videos, they are all disturbing. And album audio versions. Thank you and your welcome.
Love the Pearl Jam reactions. Love TOOL even more. I'm subscribing to watch you travel down this rabbit hole. Check out the drum cam for PNUEMA. It's mind blowing. This band is my generations PINK FLOYD. ✌
@@THEDavidHeretic David this track needs to be pushed to the front of the line. It's mind blowing to watch. The song is in: 7/4 5/8 4/4 9/8 4/4 7/4 5/8 Danny's drumsticks look like hummingbirds wings in his hands. Audio and video quality is superb. Over 8 million views. ✌ ruclips.net/video/FssULNGSZIA/видео.html
Oh now you've done it. First Pearl Jam and now TOOL. I'm already a subscriber, but it's now come to my attention that I've yet to click the bell until... now!
Not gonna lie....when I saw your first 5 words "Oh now you've done it"....I felt like I was about to be scolded. I was literally thinking "Oh no what did I do now?"
I disagree with your comment on the bassist playing. He is playing all 4 of the strings, it would be hard to do that with just the wrist. I have played this, not professionally or anything, but you need to move your hole arm to get all the strings to ring out like he is.
What more can you say? Maynard, Adam, Justin and Danny are BEASTS and MASTER musicians ALL around? It's hard to find a band in the last 25+ years who can complete with them... Everyone else who's come since just sounds like a rip off of TOOL even when they try NOT to be? One CANNOT play Progressive Metal and NOT end up sounding like TOOL somewhere! lol
I was so excited when I finally got to see them- I wish I got to see the Maynard from this show, instead he performed behind a screen on the side of the stage for most of the show with acrobat above the stage- the band sounded great, but I get what you mean when you talk about stage presence and how it effects a show. This is a great performance and a good review.
@@THEDavidHeretic Even when the 1st season of The Real World started infecting the channel is still wasn't so bad; still had mostly music. The new millennium really ruined it. I have to admit to watching TRW though. It was something no one had done before and was sort of interesting and then, like many things, it became a plagued "3 ring circus sideshow of freaks..." lol.
Maynard's character IS a character, MEET "Jimmy"!!!! They also did a song titled "Jimmy", and a few songs outside "Jimmy" touch upon that character. Prison Sex touches upon the character of "Jimmy" as well. "Jimmy" being a play off James, Maynard James :)
As one old enough to have gone to catholic school when nuns bloodied your knuckles with rulers...this song is about the last supper from the view point of judas
Regarding the music video (not the live performance), did you, David, ever had additional over the years whenever you saw the Sober music video? For me, my impression is that obviously it's meant to make the viewer feel disturbed and uncomfortable just as someone battling addiction feels. The use of dark colors mixed with what appears to be old metal that could be found in trash invokes the message that addiction leaves one in a bad place. The ending itself might also be tackling withdrawal symptoms and coming to terms with the situation that an addict has ended up in. The video as a whole never stops at making the viewer feel like those who know that they have an addiction, they want to break it but are repeatedly pulled back in by the psychological forces of addiction. What do you think?
Honestly I never really pay attention to music videos. They're simply a marketing tool. You can have a song without a music video, you cannot have a music video without a song.
@David Heretic David I'd love your take on TOOL's lyrics. TOOL has really deep and thought provoking lyrics. I'd be really interested in a lyric breakdown. ✌
And the Lord did say unto Maynard, Wouldst thou like to bring amazement to thine kindred? And Maynard did say unto the Lord, Hast thou not heard my band oh Lord? And the Lord did say unto Maynard, Hell yeah bro. But I've waited 13 years for the new album and I am pleased. 😁
Cool split grading idea! It does give the opportunity to mix in more of the "sour" into the "sweet", that IS David Heretic...hehehe...adding sour to the sweet gives you "tangy"...Doesn't the BOTTOM half of your grading scale feel a little...lonely...? "I wanna know what a two is...I want you to show me..."--Foreigner...mostly...
Check out a cover of this song by The O'Keefe Foundation. Performed by kids under the age of 18. The vocalist is a young girl Kala Rose. I believe she was about 14 or 15 at the time.Not sure. Its amazing. The O'Keefe Foundation has made a lot of covers by different artists the last few years. Such as Tool, Muse, Slipknot, Ozzy, Black Label Society, System of a Down, Rage Against The Machine and many others. They have their own RUclips channel. Worth a look.
@@THEDavidHeretic Here's the link for "Sober" ruclips.net/video/ctt87B6hU1M/видео.html This is "Crazy Horse" by Black Label Society ruclips.net/video/37pTQEIv2L4/видео.html
I actually don't give 10's. 10's signify "Perfection", which means there's absolutely no possible way it can be worked on or improved upon, which means there's no further need to strive to achieve a higher level. The second that happens, the artist stops growing and becomes stagnant. I will give 10's posthumously to artists who are no longer able to improve and work on their craft, like the day Eddie Van Halen passed away. However as long as the artist is alive and is able to work and create and improve upon his/her craft...then perfection should always be the goal, but never truly be achieved. My own personal philosophy.
I get your "persona/song tie-in", but I disagree that his posture is a disadvantage to his projection. Try it! I see his posture as liberating to his breath! And I always have to trust a singer to adopt the posture most efficient for the moment's musical articulation...some of that efficiency is psychological, and unique to each performer. Joe Cocker springs to mind...
Sorry David....but I have to disagree with you.... I thought the score should be 9. 1....Maynard vocals and the band, complement each other perfect...(still an awesome reaction....cheers !!!!)
Your attitude is all the protection you have left after you've bared your soul! Lead singers have to be a bit psycho as a group to make a show of singing their hearts out in front of an audience!
Maynerd, the only man who can rock the hell out of a pink onesie.
Sweet show. I was there ..
I have always love this specific performance because of the way Maynard mirrors the emotions of the song through his body language. You are the first person on RUclips that I’ve seen make an actual commentary on that link instead of just immediately react with “Oh, his stage presence is weird!” My favorite thing about Tool is the feeling and experience you get from their music and live shows. Great video and insight!
Never apologize for bringing Tool back to hear it again. 😉
This is such an powerful live performance. One of the best, if not the best.
Another great reaction! Thank you. :)
The best band ever
I was there with ya! Matt Pinfield! I remember headbanger's ball...hell, Kennedy is still kicking around TV, and still sassy! I found the vid mesmerizing, like, "do these images mean something together?!" hahaha...like a story from another planet...
I am late to the party LOL. Thanks for getting to this. Yes I wanted you to react to the performance. Great reaction. I knew you would appreciate it. Thank you.
Hey man, would love to see your reaction to the Vic Firth Danny Carry cam for Tool - Pneuma (live). Cheers !
I'll need a link so I watch the correct video.
@@THEDavidHeretic ruclips.net/video/FssULNGSZIA/видео.html
@@truthunknown789 Added to the que
@@THEDavidHeretic yeeeessss. This will blow your mind. ✌
Maynard is one of the greatest vocalist of all time. Don't believe me. Check out THE GRUDGE. ✌
Reading 1993 , I was there.
Ive seen these guys 4 times. EVERY time was such an amazing and mesmerizing experience! If you have the ability to go see them, do yourself a favor and do it! You wont be sorry!
Remember when Maynard kicked that dudes ass on stage, and never missed a beat singing?
Don't know how I missed ur reaction to this for so long. I know what u like and knew Maynard was gonna blow u away
Glad to hear someone say what I was thinking bro
Tool at the glass house ‘95. The entire show.
I gotta tell you...I am a huge Pearl Jam fan and enjoy all of your reactions to that band...but all of the other videos that I have watched with other bands have been spot on as well. The different things you hear than any other makes everything much more interesting. thank you Sir for being original and honest
Thank you for the encouraging words Adam I really appreciate them. I've always said this channel would be different, because I will always be honest in my reactions and reviews. Sometimes, people don't like hearing honesty...but it's never steered me wrong before. Really glad to hear you're enjoying the show.
As a performer I recognise that place, it where you are on stage, but in your hole being your back in that dark place where the lyrics come from. I use to be able to do that too in my art work and it a power place to be, to face your demons on stage. After you feel free of it all, so great to see you really get that. Rock on.
TOOL!!!! Hello my fellow TOOL Army brother and sisters! I LOVE the Reading cut of this! Maynard gives a show we have NOT seen since the likes of Iggy and the Stooges! EVERYONE else who has tried that has failed, Maynard just brought it, NEVER trying to imitate it!
The head and chest voice he has is amazing, when he blends, CHILLING!
💚T O O L💚 is NEXT LEVEL.
I bought their album "Undertow"...so I know every song on that album. Other than that...I'm not too familiar with them.
@@THEDavidHeretic tool is incredibly complex and intelligent. I think it’s right up your ally.
I've asked you bout doing TOOL several times. I'm glad you finally did. But now you should do Lateralus or Forty sux and 2 . And dont do any videos, they are all disturbing. And album audio versions. Thank you and your welcome.
I'll be happy to add them to the que....I'll need links so I get the correct videos.
@@THEDavidHeretic ruclips.net/video/GIuZUCpm9hc/видео.html
This is FORTY SIX & 2
@@THEDavidHeretic ruclips.net/video/Y7JG63IuaWs/видео.html
This is LATERALUS
17:44 ...right in two?😂
Love the Pearl Jam reactions. Love TOOL even more. I'm subscribing to watch you travel down this rabbit hole. Check out the drum cam for PNUEMA. It's mind blowing. This band is my generations PINK FLOYD. ✌
It's already in the que I believe. It's gonna take a while the que is huuuuuuuuuuge, but I promise I will get to it.
@@THEDavidHeretic David this track needs to be pushed to the front of the line. It's mind blowing to watch. The song is in:
7/4
5/8
4/4
9/8
4/4
7/4
5/8
Danny's drumsticks look like hummingbirds wings in his hands. Audio and video quality is superb. Over 8 million views. ✌ ruclips.net/video/FssULNGSZIA/видео.html
Did you notice that Maynard never blinks through the whole performance
That’s when I saw it 😀
I knew you would appreciate it.
He's not the Exhibit A, he is the entire museum.
Great reaction
Oh now you've done it. First Pearl Jam and now TOOL. I'm already a subscriber, but it's now come to my attention that I've yet to click the bell until... now!
Not gonna lie....when I saw your first 5 words "Oh now you've done it"....I felt like I was about to be scolded. I was literally thinking "Oh no what did I do now?"
@@THEDavidHeretic :D
Check out perfect circle Judith video clip made over 20 years ago looks like made yesterday
I disagree with your comment on the bassist playing. He is playing all 4 of the strings, it would be hard to do that with just the wrist. I have played this, not professionally or anything, but you need to move your hole arm to get all the strings to ring out like he is.
The amount of people this song has saved including me before it was to late
That’s funny cause I didn’t see the 93 live version until 2009. And I heard it when the song came out.
Great job!
Their music videos were really awesome. Not a fan of tool but I do like this song, and that was a awesome live performance of it.
Good Lord is right... this performance hits me in the gut, and the mirror 😔
What more can you say? Maynard, Adam, Justin and Danny are BEASTS and MASTER musicians ALL around? It's hard to find a band in the last 25+ years who can complete with them... Everyone else who's come since just sounds like a rip off of TOOL even when they try NOT to be?
One CANNOT play Progressive Metal and NOT end up sounding like TOOL somewhere! lol
Two of the highest scores I have seen from you David have now both been TOOL songs... I think the TOOL Army NEEDS more LIVE TOOL from you! lol
I was so excited when I finally got to see them- I wish I got to see the Maynard from this show, instead he performed behind a screen on the side of the stage for most of the show with acrobat above the stage- the band sounded great, but I get what you mean when you talk about stage presence and how it effects a show. This is a great performance and a good review.
I seen it the same time you did :D Miss me some HB, 120 Minutes, and Alternative Nation.
RIGHT????? Remember when MTV actually played these things called "music videos"?
@@THEDavidHeretic Even when the 1st season of The Real World started infecting the channel is still wasn't so bad; still had mostly music. The new millennium really ruined it. I have to admit to watching TRW though. It was something no one had done before and was sort of interesting and then, like many things, it became a plagued "3 ring circus sideshow of freaks..." lol.
Maynard's character IS a character, MEET "Jimmy"!!!! They also did a song titled "Jimmy", and a few songs outside "Jimmy" touch upon that character. Prison Sex touches upon the character of "Jimmy" as well.
"Jimmy" being a play off James, Maynard James :)
want more live maynard? Perfect Circle at red rocks ANY SONG
As one old enough to have gone to catholic school when nuns bloodied your knuckles with rulers...this song is about the last supper from the view point of judas
Regarding the music video (not the live performance), did you, David, ever had additional over the years whenever you saw the Sober music video?
For me, my impression is that obviously it's meant to make the viewer feel disturbed and uncomfortable just as someone battling addiction feels. The use of dark colors mixed with what appears to be old metal that could be found in trash invokes the message that addiction leaves one in a bad place. The ending itself might also be tackling withdrawal symptoms and coming to terms with the situation that an addict has ended up in.
The video as a whole never stops at making the viewer feel like those who know that they have an addiction, they want to break it but are repeatedly pulled back in by the psychological forces of addiction.
What do you think?
Honestly I never really pay attention to music videos. They're simply a marketing tool. You can have a song without a music video, you cannot have a music video without a song.
Matt Pinfield!
PINFIELD!!! Yes that was the name thank you.
@David Heretic David I'd love your take on TOOL's lyrics. TOOL has really deep and thought provoking lyrics. I'd be really interested in a lyric breakdown. ✌
I can try.....any particular song? Please provide a link so I get the correct video.
@@THEDavidHeretic
Q: is sober tools best song?
A: no
Q: is it my favorite song?
A: yes
😀
And the Lord did say unto Maynard,
Wouldst thou like to bring amazement to thine kindred?
And Maynard did say unto the Lord,
Hast thou not heard my band oh Lord?
And the Lord did say unto Maynard,
Hell yeah bro. But I've waited 13 years for the new album and I am pleased. 😁
Matt pinfield
THAT'S the guy
Cool split grading idea! It does give the opportunity to mix in more of the "sour" into the "sweet", that IS David Heretic...hehehe...adding sour to the sweet gives you "tangy"...Doesn't the BOTTOM half of your grading scale feel a little...lonely...? "I wanna know what a two is...I want you to show me..."--Foreigner...mostly...
* "Wings for Marie"
Hey man ..Great song to review is Tool "song for Marie pt 2"
Hairs shall be straightened on the back of one's neck!
..sorry .."wings for Marie" ..10000 days..
How many vocalists have quit after seeing this video?
Maynard can do anything.
Please do more Tool and A perfect circle. ❤
Check out a cover of this song by The O'Keefe Foundation. Performed by kids under the age of 18. The vocalist is a young girl Kala Rose. I believe she was about 14 or 15 at the time.Not sure. Its amazing. The O'Keefe Foundation has made a lot of covers by different artists the last few years. Such as Tool, Muse, Slipknot, Ozzy, Black Label Society, System of a Down, Rage Against The Machine and many others. They have their own RUclips channel. Worth a look.
I'll need a link so I watch the correct video. Pick whichever song you think is their strongest and hit me with a link and I'll add it to the que.
@@THEDavidHeretic Here's the link for "Sober" ruclips.net/video/ctt87B6hU1M/видео.html
This is "Crazy Horse" by Black Label Society ruclips.net/video/37pTQEIv2L4/видео.html
@@uzurpon Added to the que
Maynard must have been in insane physical condition to pull this off.
Subbed for more Tool please......
Got a suggestion? Please include a link so I watch the correct video.
Exhibit A… nuff said
My question is, what is a 10/10 vocal performance if this is not one?
I actually don't give 10's. 10's signify "Perfection", which means there's absolutely no possible way it can be worked on or improved upon, which means there's no further need to strive to achieve a higher level. The second that happens, the artist stops growing and becomes stagnant. I will give 10's posthumously to artists who are no longer able to improve and work on their craft, like the day Eddie Van Halen passed away. However as long as the artist is alive and is able to work and create and improve upon his/her craft...then perfection should always be the goal, but never truly be achieved. My own personal philosophy.
I get your "persona/song tie-in", but I disagree that his posture is a disadvantage to his projection. Try it! I see his posture as liberating to his breath! And I always have to trust a singer to adopt the posture most efficient for the moment's musical articulation...some of that efficiency is psychological, and unique to each performer. Joe Cocker springs to mind...
the music video director is also the bassist of tool and he worked on the special effects of jurassic park and terminator 2.
Guitarist, not bassist my man.
I guess you see why he wanted you to watch this version lol
Sorry David....but I have to disagree with you.... I thought the score should be 9. 1....Maynard vocals and the band, complement each other perfect...(still an awesome reaction....cheers !!!!)
i refuse to belive that a man with green hair and a red face has never seen this video before
Green hair????
You've misspelled Pearl Jam. 😉
I did? Where???
@@THEDavidHeretic This one here says "tool" instead of "pearl jam" 😁. Sorry, had to.
@@mikeh6286 Ahhhhhhhhhhhh I see what you did there....
Your attitude is all the protection you have left after you've bared your soul! Lead singers have to be a bit psycho as a group to make a show of singing their hearts out in front of an audience!
Hi again David! Back again as promised👀😊Still not a fan But.....👍
8.9... my ass.
Uhhhh, you do understand that an 8.9 is a great score....right?
Not even the right lyrics
He is talking about be sounds being remastered cuz the original sucked ass lol d
The mozt entertaining. reacction I've ever seen Great job TOOL AND DAVID HERETIC AND THE PIG GOT ME