It's going to be a while till you see it, but Eulogy is the next one, and I don't have the words for that song. Expect another Grudge-esque reaction. :D
Flood off Undertow album & Part of Me off Opiate. Two of many of my favourite Tool bass tracks. Yes, I tune out to just bass and drums when guitar solo's go on too long as well lol
Great reaction Lauren, even though we disagree on who the better one is. Lol. That's fine. It's OK to disagree. I thought you had a good analysis of the lyric changes. I have no idea why he picked those changes but I like it. Some of my favorite Tool songs are the more progressive ones. Anyway, great reaction Lauren!!!
Have seen Tool live twice. 2001 in Sydney for Lateralus and 2007 Melbourne ten thousand days. It’s an honour to be walking this earth at the very time that Tool existed. Gods among us mortals.
They have played the album version of Pushit at every show on the current tour. The Salival version is my favorite song of all time. Keep up the great reactions!!
Yes I’ve seen Tool live in St. Louis at the Enterprise Arena on 3-18-2022. My wife surprised me by buying the tickets. Great seats too. Off to the right of the stage, 14 rows back. It was an out of body experience. My wife became a Tool fan that night
1. “Don’t bother”. Please 2. Both versions are my favorite 3. The difference in the two versions to me is a transition from anger to sorrow or loss. I know you prefer that “angry Maynard”! 4. Tool live always changes up at least one song, that I’ve attended. Sometimes guest artist as well as in this live version. Tool makes its changes epic. Check out Opiate 2, I first heard it live in 2018. 5. Thank you for the reaction.
I saw Tool in Camden NJ in August 2020. I do not recall if they played the album version, but they definitely did not play this (the Salival) version. Best show I ever saw.
I've also seen a perfect circle a number of times. there was one concert where all they did were remixes and covers. although I had heard all the remixes and covers on their albums. it was my least favorite apc show. Thirteenth Step tour was my favorite.
When it comes to Tool I'd be super excited to hear new versions of old stuff. I put all my faith in them when it comes to what they think a song needs. Opiate is an old song from their first EP and they just came out with a new version of it they've been doing live for years. I can't wait to get it! The single just came out today on RUclips.
Tool doesn't jam out a lot of their songs, but when they do it's so awesome. They just released an updated studio recording of Opiate 2 which I've seen a variation of live and it's great.
I genuinely want to know who the hell would say "dont even bother" with this version. I've never seen anyone say anything negative about this version and it's generally considered to be the better version 10 times out of 10 by tool fans.
I swear there's just a group of people that get off on being contrary. Like they think it's a badge of honor to be the one that doesn't like tool. We don't really give a fuk,just keep moving if you don't like it
I have seen Tool live three times. Once during the second leg of the Lateralus tour (most mind blowing show to this day) and once in 2019 and again on February 4th when they played this song but it was closer to the original version of it. Still it blew my fucking mind. I was NOT expecting to hear Pushit. That was a special show in Houston. Wish I could have grabbed a poster or a shirt.
I just saw Tool for the 4th time on 01/19/22 San Diego show, I had 5th row floor seat center section yes they did play Push it but the album version. I like both versions probably like the album version a little better than the Salival live version but both are great
I’ve seen them 6 times and have only heard the studio version. I’d be totally fine hearing this version. I feel like it would take you to another place.
Huzzah! Uploaded as I'm jamming out to Tool's new song, well, new rendition of their old song, they released an hour ago. :P I love this version of Pushit so much. My booty cheeks and I are excited for this reaction.
@@MusicCatsandCoffee They most certainly did! Amazeballs reaction! Maybe I'm just closed-minded but I prefer bands to play a song I REALLY love as close to the original sound as possible UNLESS they can challenge that. Quick example; I'm sure I, along with all other A Perfect Circle fans, love the original studio version of '3 Libras'. Such a Beautiful melodic intimate song but when I heard their live remixed version a few years ago (can be found on their Stone & Echo Live record), FOR ME, it challenged the original and made it so badass that I can't not just keep going back to it. I love both versions of both these songs (3 Libras and Pushit) but when it comes to preference, I'd have to say it depends on my mood. Also, Maynard's voice live is just **Chef kisses** magnifique! Thank you for the reaction! :D \m/
I’ve seen them once in 2016 and unfortunately they didn’t play Pushit. But they did give us No Quarter to open the show up, which was amazing. As far as Pushit goes though I think I prefer the album version as well if I had to pick, but the Salival version is almost just as good. And I wouldn’t be mad if they gave that to me at a show instead of the studio. The original song is still mostly intact, I’d still feel like I got to hear it.
The live recordings were taken from their 1998 tour. From the linear notes, the live songs were not given site specific credit as to which ones they used for the album. Red Rocks Colorado is mentioned which I was very fortunate to be at. The open air acoustics of the venue can give it the type of vocal quality. Even though I cannot say which parts or tracks may be from that show, I do still get that nostalgic vibe from witnessing the set list they used.
Saw them in San Diego and they played the album version. However they played Opiate2 without announcing it was the new version. Now after hearing the new release, I realized what was up.
I have experience Tool in concert twice on their '10,000 days' tour in 2006/ '07... Quite an experience w/ a laser light show and special effects projections on stage (literally ON the stage) ... First time, I'll never forget on the song 'Vicarious', they had this heavy middle section... a muscle-bound wrestler in a mask, pranced onto the stage wearing a tutu around his waist and twirled around like a ballerina to the rhythm on the song 😂... For the encore, the band came out while the crowd was cheering loudly, and just sat there soaking it all in... and then get on the mic and said, "Kansas City was louder..." (This was in Minneapolis😂 ) At the second show, I was on the floor & up front; Tool came on and Adam Jones (guitar) was sporting pigtails 😂... They did a few epic tracks for the second hour of the show. A highlight for me was 'Parabol/ Parabola' 🔥🔥🤘🤘 Tool has an unusual stage configuration - Maynard James Keenan stands & sings in the shadows at the back of the stage, next to Danny Carey (drums) who handles most of the band's electronics and samples, judging by his impressive setup. Adam Jones & Justin Chancellor (bass) are the only ones up front interacting w/ the crowd, but they seem more focused on keeping the Tool music churning along... Definitely a band I would highly recommend seeing live when they come to town!
Hi Lauren! I wonder if the lyric changes have anything to do with some personal growth Maynard may have done between the time the song was written and that tour. As far as hearing a new version of a song at a concert, I wouldn't be opposed to it. If they have something different to offer, I want to hear it. I may be disappointed but I might just love it. I've seen Tool 3 times. I had no idea if I had heard this live or not so I looked up the set lists for two of the shows but couldn't find the other one. Pushit wasn't on either list. Tool was just here, in Houston, in early Feb. I would've loved to go, but I just don't want to be around that many people right now, for a few reasons. Plus ticket prices are crazy outrageous. They did play Pushit at that show. I can't wait for your Eulogy reaction! : )
seen them live 3 times. most recently in DC on Feb 22nd. They are amazing live. they have been playing the original version of Pushit but it sounded every bit as good as this imo
I was not at this *specific* concert where this version was recorded, but I did go to a show on that tour. That's the only time I've ever seen them do that version. The rest of the time was the album version. The BEST experience I've had with this song was when I saw Tool as an opening act at the 3rd annual Primus NYE show, where Tool was an opening act. This was NY '95/96, and half of the show were songs off of AEnima, and it was one of (if not the) first time Justin played live with the band. Now note that AEnima didn't come out until September of '96, so we heard songs off of that album almost *9 months* before anyone else. Truly epic. BTW, someone put that show up on RUclips a while back, here's the link, for those who couldn't be there. lol. ruclips.net/video/t_nFCRJ4rqg/видео.html
I saw them live February 9th in Tampa!! They played the album version, I prefer the Salival version but I can still die a happy man because they played it live and I had never experienced that before. I’ve seen tool live 4 times prior
General checking in. Now I know I have watched your reaction to this several times now. And every time I watch it I noticed you focusing quite a bit more on this song more than any other. Because you know what's up. This is probably one of the greatest freaking live performances ever. I mean tell me I'm wrong but you grinned like a mofo at 14 minutes because you knew Justin was punching holes through concrete with that bass. #justsaying
I would like to speak to whoever is saying "don't bother". They must be on some good shit. They are both great for different reasons. Just saw them January 30th in Tulsa. This is on the setlist. They are playing the album version. Apparently Danny's tabla teacher sat in on this performance. They are also doing an extended version of Opiate that is incredible and they have had an "Extended Stinkfist" they play live. But they are basically the same with a little extra added in.
I go to live shows to experience the music in the moment straight from the source. Improvs, different versions, extended jams and the like are THE BEST part of live music. Without it, why not just listen to the album instead, and save the time, effort and expense of seeing a live show.
I feel like the change in the lyrics is his growth as a person realizing the part he played and his wrong doings that one can only see when being away from the situation, looking at the relationship from a different angle, under a different light if you will 😉
I also prefer the studio version of the song. But I was perplexed about the mixed opinions about this one as well. I think it's a very good version of the song and I'm glad it exists. The only reason I can see why people might not like it that much is because it's more focussed on Maynards voice and that he sounds a bit thinner than he does on record. For a live version this is still a phenomenal performance though. I've seen them live a couple of years ago just before Fear Inoculum was released. I believe they probably planned to release the album before the start of the tour, but it got delayed (again) and so they only played 3 new songs and the rest were some of their most successful songs from earlier albums. It was a really cool experience and I can't wait to see them again this year. It was noticeable that Maynard doesn't have the same energy anymore as he did in the nineties though. Which I'm not blaming him for, I mean that's almost 30 years ago now, but from what I've seen here on RUclips Tool concerts back then used to be a pretty intense experience to put it mildly. I would definitely recommend you to watch some live videos from the Undertow / AEnima period. There's the one famous festival version of Sober that was filmed by professionals, but there's also tons more that were filmed in indoor concerts by audience members. The audio quality in these isn't as good of course, but the atmosphere is something else entirely. You should definitely check them out at some point.
I don't mind if songs are played different live, but it's good when you get a heads up beforehand like this instead of being disappointed in the middle of the song. Another thing to think about is that when this was performed everyone wasn't recording it on their phones and uploading it to youtube, so only the people who were at the show got to hear this version at the time.
I get wanting to go to a concert to hear the album version live… but if TOOL wants to play a different version, in a different light, consider yourself, and all around you, the luckiest people alive in that moment… as it’s more rare than seeing lightning strike 3 times, in one place, in a row… TOOL is probably one of the few, if not only artists, where I would welcome a different version, under a different light…
Probably prefer the Salival version, for the drums/bass & vocals being clearer + the extra emotion in Maynard's performance. Saw Tool three times since 2001 Lateralus tour. They don't come to Australia often and I missed their 2020 tour due to family commitments....
To me I could care less what version I see live, it’s Tool Puscifer tour is on my radar now Seen Tool 7 times now ! Every time I get better seats The Vegas show this tour cost me 750 a ticket. It was a deal
I can't decide what version I like best. I heard The Grudge for the first time live a few weeks ago.... If they decided to play an alternative version of that...I would be a little pissed at first... But being among the first person to hear that new version would be Hella cool
As for the change of the lyrics I can tell you it is more of a clarification. simply put he is saying that the infant before him is his child and he is no one to judge or to strike it down. in his mind he’s thinking back about how he was judged and struck down by his step father maybe? but he will not do that to the infant which is now before him … so now instead of saying what is it he said “who are you” it’s a little bit more of a clarification
They played and recorded this version of "Pushit" only 3x live and have only ever released this recording. I have seen them 14x since 1993 and have heard/watched them play the album version 6x live since 2006 at Oak Mountain in Birmingham, AL. P.S. - song is a convo/heated debate between a man and his penis
I love both versions but whenever I want to listen to this song I always choose the studio version. Most comments I see prefer the live version though.
I agree, besides the ending tho. I like how in the studio version he says prying open my third eye like 10 times instead of 4. I just like how mesmerizing it becomes.
This version to me is the emotional side of the song. One person pushing away someone because they have locked themselves away with depression and the other person cannot break through to them. The more they try to help the further they pull apart, yet they are still very much in love. I've seen Tool three times and unfortunately I never had the pleasure to see them do this song.
If tool wants to play one of their own songs differently then tool can do whatever the fuck they want and I would be more then happy. I except anything they do because it's all brilliant in any form.
So now that you have a good grasp on the song, I'm going to repeat my comment from Part 1. I STRONGLY recommend "The Fan" video to be a Part 3. It's a live performance, and a fan gets on stage drunk, and attempts to hug Maynard. Maynard hip tosses him, get's on top, and sings the rest of the song. The "scrambling to keep my feet flat on the ground" lyrics (missing from the salival version) happen during that. There is one good video of the entire song, cut together from different cams. Not great audio, but it's my favourite performance of the song. He screams in the guys ear. It's a 9m43s video and hopefully I can link it to you here ruclips.net/video/SyYV58OTQ-0/видео.html - Cheers
This live version is EPIC! I feel that it shits all over the Album Version. Possibly the most beautiful Live song I have ever experienced 😍 If they played this live and I wasn't there to experience it...... I would be pissed!
Personally...I prefer both) They just have a bit of a different vibe to one another. Tool is the only band got me to listening record and live versions of the single song, depending on the mood. With Push it and Third Eye for sure, but...I kinda appreciate Opiate and demo records versions of some songs the same way. Like, Part of Me and Jerk-off - got just moments, when one version wins over the other, but other moments, when it's opposite
After this video I don't know what your Tool schedule looks like but if you want to go back to heavy/angry Maynard I suggest Jerk Off (album version and live video) and Hooker With a Penis (yes that's the actual name of the song lol). To answer your question, I like both versions for different reasons but if I had to pick one I would go with the album version because without that one then the live version wouldn't exist
You just make me sad with your questions ;) It is like 15 years ago that I saw them live, and I really don’t remember which version they played :D And lyrically (is this the right term? Lyrics-wise?) I prefer this live version, cause it is more „mature“. Originally the song was maybe written in anger, hence you see yourself as the victim, but a relationship is to a big part dialectic and it is the interaction between the two that makes it toxic. And then musically I am a bit torn, since on a certain level I also prefer the album version - it is simply better produced and mixed and everything than any live version can be. On the other hand, the changes made address the lyrical changes, so I feel like, since I prefer the changed lyrics, I have to stick with the live version.
I saw Tool live 3 times in the past week, which means I've heard Pushit 3 times. The studio version each time. That particular live version was something very special, for those who got to witness it in person. I would always be totally excited if Tool said they were going to do a new version of a song. One main reason is, well just consider all those people who went to that concert over 20 years ago. They hold something very special.
From a musician's point of view; I don't like to play the same song the same way from gig to gig. On the same note, when I go to a show I don't want them to play it exactly like the album version; if that were the case, I could just listen to the album and save my money. Like a band, I think a song should be allowed to grow and evolve.
The more you hear it the better it gets like every Tool song. The don't bother people who like Tool for the big hits. I mean if you say your a Tool fan and you say don't bother listening to that song then your not a fan or part of the army. Rant over. Lol
I'll be honest, the first time I heard this version I really didn't like it. I just thought it took too much time to "get started" and that it was too slow. It was not a surprise that their next album would be a bit more meditative just by hearing the rendition. Anyway, I really like this version now, though I still prefer the album version. I have seen Tool twice and the last time they performed the album version of this and I it was everything that I hoped it would be. Would I be pissed if I went to a concert and the band performed a different version of my favorite song? It depends on if the new version sucked or not lol
Examine this song as a person training Jui Jitsu. I think Mr. Keenan was giving us a sense of an abusive sexual relationship but he was talking about training BJJ. It can get confusing with the lyrics. It is well known that "Maynard" is a student of the craft. Just something to think about... I could be wrong.
Only saw them once during a rockfestival in Germany in the early 90s when they were touring for the Undertow album. Was absolutly awful :-) When it comes to Push It there can be only one answer: the Album version rules by a landslide. The more often I hear that Salival watered down version the more I'm disappointed. But that's coming from someone who can't appreciate the Fear Inoculum Album so I guess it comes down to the question: do you prefer young, angry, powerful Maynard or tame, wise and poetic Maynard.
It's going to be a while till you see it, but Eulogy is the next one, and I don't have the words for that song. Expect another Grudge-esque reaction. :D
As always, we will be (the) patient but eagerly looking forward to this reaction. Eulogy, repeatable or not repeatable... that's the question :-)
Flood off Undertow album & Part of Me off Opiate. Two of many of my favourite Tool bass tracks. Yes, I tune out to just bass and drums when guitar solo's go on too long as well lol
Eulogy is one of my favorite Tool songs. Looking forward to that one!
Great reaction Lauren, even though we disagree on who the better one is. Lol. That's fine. It's OK to disagree. I thought you had a good analysis of the lyric changes. I have no idea why he picked those changes but I like it. Some of my favorite Tool songs are the more progressive ones. Anyway, great reaction Lauren!!!
Eulogy is awesome a favorite can’t wait too see it
Have seen Tool live twice. 2001 in Sydney for Lateralus and 2007 Melbourne ten thousand days. It’s an honour to be walking this earth at the very time that Tool existed. Gods among us mortals.
This is definitely one of my favorite performances of theirs
This version is not only better but one of if not the greatest songs I've ever heard.
They have played the album version of Pushit at every show on the current tour. The Salival version is my favorite song of all time. Keep up the great reactions!!
We are the all singing, all dancing, crap of the world. :)
@@MusicCatsandCoffee His name is "Robert Paulson!"
Maynard showing off his vocal skills
Yes I’ve seen Tool live in St. Louis at the Enterprise Arena on 3-18-2022. My wife surprised me by buying the tickets. Great seats too. Off to the right of the stage, 14 rows back. It was an out of body experience. My wife became a Tool fan that night
1. “Don’t bother”. Please
2. Both versions are my favorite
3. The difference in the two versions to me is a transition from anger to sorrow or loss. I know you prefer that “angry Maynard”!
4. Tool live always changes up at least one song, that I’ve attended. Sometimes guest artist as well as in this live version. Tool makes its changes epic. Check out Opiate 2, I first heard it live in 2018.
5. Thank you for the reaction.
I've gone back and forth on this, and have finally decided...my favorite version of this song is the last version I heard.
I saw Tool in Camden NJ in August 2020. I do not recall if they played the album version, but they definitely did not play this (the Salival) version.
Best show I ever saw.
I've been to 6 shows and heard both. for the concert experience this is my favorite version.
I've also seen a perfect circle a number of times. there was one concert where all they did were remixes and covers. although I had heard all the remixes and covers on their albums. it was my least favorite apc show. Thirteenth Step tour was my favorite.
Your unique sense of humor makes you a very beautiful person, and I can't help but to keep coming back to your channel ❤
When it comes to Tool I'd be super excited to hear new versions of old stuff. I put all my faith in them when it comes to what they think a song needs. Opiate is an old song from their first EP and they just came out with a new version of it they've been doing live for years. I can't wait to get it! The single just came out today on RUclips.
If I was at this show, I would put it on my resume...
Would hire you 😂
Tool doesn't jam out a lot of their songs, but when they do it's so awesome. They just released an updated studio recording of Opiate 2 which I've seen a variation of live and it's great.
This is my favourite Tool song. Pure raw emotion and honesty, transformation and realization
I genuinely want to know who the hell would say "dont even bother" with this version. I've never seen anyone say anything negative about this version and it's generally considered to be the better version 10 times out of 10 by tool fans.
Haha, go back and look at the comments on the post she had about doing these songs... Brutal
Maynard screeching “it will end no other way” is cringe to my ears. It’s just whiny.
It’s so far from a screech tho
He hits a note even higher and cleaner than the original on the final “it will end no other way”
I swear there's just a group of people that get off on being contrary. Like they think it's a badge of honor to be the one that doesn't like tool. We don't really give a fuk,just keep moving if you don't like it
I suspect the ones saying "don't even bother" like to wear dope Beastie T's and have nipple rings...
I have seen Tool live three times. Once during the second leg of the Lateralus tour (most mind blowing show to this day) and once in 2019 and again on February 4th when they played this song but it was closer to the original version of it. Still it blew my fucking mind. I was NOT expecting to hear Pushit. That was a special show in Houston. Wish I could have grabbed a poster or a shirt.
I was at this show. This was an experience live and the last set of shows where monarchs up front of the stage.
Do "Sober" live pro shot from 1993. You won't regret it. You'll love how he gets into character to the point where some people think he is on drugs.
I just saw Tool for the 4th time on 01/19/22 San Diego show, I had 5th row floor seat center section yes they did play Push it but the album version. I like both versions probably like the album version a little better than the Salival live version but both are great
Was there. As I clawed your effing throat away 😅
I’ve seen them 6 times and have only heard the studio version. I’d be totally fine hearing this version. I feel like it would take you to another place.
I would need some mushrooms to fully enjoy... Would be awesome
I have seen them four times since 2001. They played it during the 10,000 Days Tour at their stop in Richmond. It was the album version though.
Huzzah! Uploaded as I'm jamming out to Tool's new song, well, new rendition of their old song, they released an hour ago. :P
I love this version of Pushit so much. My booty cheeks and I are excited for this reaction.
Hope your booty cheeks enjoyed it! :)
@@MusicCatsandCoffee They most certainly did! Amazeballs reaction! Maybe I'm just closed-minded but I prefer bands to play a song I REALLY love as close to the original sound as possible UNLESS they can challenge that. Quick example; I'm sure I, along with all other A Perfect Circle fans, love the original studio version of '3 Libras'. Such a Beautiful melodic intimate song but when I heard their live remixed version a few years ago (can be found on their Stone & Echo Live record), FOR ME, it challenged the original and made it so badass that I can't not just keep going back to it. I love both versions of both these songs (3 Libras and Pushit) but when it comes to preference, I'd have to say it depends on my mood. Also, Maynard's voice live is just **Chef kisses** magnifique! Thank you for the reaction! :D \m/
I’ve seen them once in 2016 and unfortunately they didn’t play Pushit. But they did give us No Quarter to open the show up, which was amazing. As far as Pushit goes though I think I prefer the album version as well if I had to pick, but the Salival version is almost just as good. And I wouldn’t be mad if they gave that to me at a show instead of the studio. The original song is still mostly intact, I’d still feel like I got to hear it.
You lucky bastard
The live recordings were taken from their 1998 tour. From the linear notes, the live songs were not given site specific credit as to which ones they used for the album. Red Rocks Colorado is mentioned which I was very fortunate to be at. The open air acoustics of the venue can give it the type of vocal quality. Even though I cannot say which parts or tracks may be from that show, I do still get that nostalgic vibe from witnessing the set list they used.
Yes,yes yes!!!!! I love this album! Feel like I go to a different dimension whenever i hear this album.Thanks for reaction !
You must watch Tool Sober live (Pro Shot)
Saw them in San Diego and they played the album version. However they played Opiate2 without announcing it was the new version. Now after hearing the new release, I realized what was up.
I have experience Tool in concert twice on their '10,000 days' tour in 2006/ '07... Quite an experience w/ a laser light show and special effects projections on stage (literally ON the stage) ... First time, I'll never forget on the song 'Vicarious', they had this heavy middle section... a muscle-bound wrestler in a mask, pranced onto the stage wearing a tutu around his waist and twirled around like a ballerina to the rhythm on the song 😂... For the encore, the band came out while the crowd was cheering loudly, and just sat there soaking it all in... and then get on the mic and said, "Kansas City was louder..." (This was in Minneapolis😂 )
At the second show, I was on the floor & up front; Tool came on and Adam Jones (guitar) was sporting pigtails 😂... They did a few epic tracks for the second hour of the show. A highlight for me was 'Parabol/ Parabola' 🔥🔥🤘🤘
Tool has an unusual stage configuration - Maynard James Keenan stands & sings in the shadows at the back of the stage, next to Danny Carey (drums) who handles most of the band's electronics and samples, judging by his impressive setup. Adam Jones & Justin Chancellor (bass) are the only ones up front interacting w/ the crowd, but they seem more focused on keeping the Tool music churning along...
Definitely a band I would highly recommend seeing live when they come to town!
Hi Lauren! I wonder if the lyric changes have anything to do with some personal growth Maynard may have done between the time the song was written and that tour. As far as hearing a new version of a song at a concert, I wouldn't be opposed to it. If they have something different to offer, I want to hear it. I may be disappointed but I might just love it. I've seen Tool 3 times. I had no idea if I had heard this live or not so I looked up the set lists for two of the shows but couldn't find the other one. Pushit wasn't on either list. Tool was just here, in Houston, in early Feb. I would've loved to go, but I just don't want to be around that many people right now, for a few reasons. Plus ticket prices are crazy outrageous. They did play Pushit at that show. I can't wait for your Eulogy reaction! : )
Seen them 7 times, last time at Boston garden (this year) and they played Pushit but the regular (album) version.
Saw them live at Bojangles stadium in SC. They did not play either. Still dope show.
That was a truly awesome way to end the anti Valentine’s Day playlist auditions. Thanks for bringing all of us along for the ride.
As they say at Chick-fil-A, my pleasure. :D
I just saw them in NY and Adam Jones plays a few bars of the intro riff on this version.. then rips into the album version.
🖤
I've been privileged to see Tool Three times,
And never a disappointing time given to witness this masterpiece union.
This is my favorite version for sure
seen them live 3 times. most recently in DC on Feb 22nd. They are amazing live. they have been playing the original version of Pushit but it sounded every bit as good as this imo
I was not at this *specific* concert where this version was recorded, but I did go to a show on that tour. That's the only time I've ever seen them do that version. The rest of the time was the album version.
The BEST experience I've had with this song was when I saw Tool as an opening act at the 3rd annual Primus NYE show, where Tool was an opening act. This was NY '95/96, and half of the show were songs off of AEnima, and it was one of (if not the) first time Justin played live with the band. Now note that AEnima didn't come out until September of '96, so we heard songs off of that album almost *9 months* before anyone else. Truly epic. BTW, someone put that show up on RUclips a while back, here's the link, for those who couldn't be there. lol. ruclips.net/video/t_nFCRJ4rqg/видео.html
Waiting to see reaction on pneuma soon ❤️
Love this version. Love the studio version too, but I love this version too.
You need to react to the Opiate², the 30th anniversary remake of their song Opiate. That middle section is beautiful and Maynard sounds great👌
its here!! watching now...
I saw them live February 9th in Tampa!! They played the album version, I prefer the Salival version but I can still die a happy man because they played it live and I had never experienced that before. I’ve seen tool live 4 times prior
General checking in. Now I know I have watched your reaction to this several times now. And every time I watch it I noticed you focusing quite a bit more on this song more than any other. Because you know what's up. This is probably one of the greatest freaking live performances ever. I mean tell me I'm wrong but you grinned like a mofo at 14 minutes because you knew Justin was punching holes through concrete with that bass. #justsaying
As much as you like bass, you should do “Invincible”. Justin even has a bass solo in it.
I would like to speak to whoever is saying "don't bother". They must be on some good shit. They are both great for different reasons.
Just saw them January 30th in Tulsa. This is on the setlist. They are playing the album version. Apparently Danny's tabla teacher sat in on this performance.
They are also doing an extended version of Opiate that is incredible and they have had an "Extended Stinkfist" they play live. But they are basically the same with a little extra added in.
Maynard did say before the song started that they were looking at it in a different light so yes it is not one sided anymore
It depends on my mood Which one is the fave..but I do tend to listen to the Salival version more now, when I was younger and angrier..the studio.
I go to live shows to experience the music in the moment straight from the source. Improvs, different versions, extended jams and the like are THE BEST part of live music. Without it, why not just listen to the album instead, and save the time, effort and expense of seeing a live show.
just saw them last Saturday and they played the original Push It Version
I feel like the change in the lyrics is his growth as a person realizing the part he played and his wrong doings that one can only see when being away from the situation, looking at the relationship from a different angle, under a different light if you will 😉
I also prefer the studio version of the song. But I was perplexed about the mixed opinions about this one as well. I think it's a very good version of the song and I'm glad it exists. The only reason I can see why people might not like it that much is because it's more focussed on Maynards voice and that he sounds a bit thinner than he does on record. For a live version this is still a phenomenal performance though.
I've seen them live a couple of years ago just before Fear Inoculum was released. I believe they probably planned to release the album before the start of the tour, but it got delayed (again) and so they only played 3 new songs and the rest were some of their most successful songs from earlier albums. It was a really cool experience and I can't wait to see them again this year.
It was noticeable that Maynard doesn't have the same energy anymore as he did in the nineties though. Which I'm not blaming him for, I mean that's almost 30 years ago now, but from what I've seen here on RUclips Tool concerts back then used to be a pretty intense experience to put it mildly. I would definitely recommend you to watch some live videos from the Undertow / AEnima period. There's the one famous festival version of Sober that was filmed by professionals, but there's also tons more that were filmed in indoor concerts by audience members. The audio quality in these isn't as good of course, but the atmosphere is something else entirely. You should definitely check them out at some point.
I don't mind if songs are played different live, but it's good when you get a heads up beforehand like this instead of being disappointed in the middle of the song. Another thing to think about is that when this was performed everyone wasn't recording it on their phones and uploading it to youtube, so only the people who were at the show got to hear this version at the time.
I get wanting to go to a concert to hear the album version live… but if TOOL wants to play a different version, in a different light, consider yourself, and all around you, the luckiest people alive in that moment… as it’s more rare than seeing lightning strike 3 times, in one place, in a row… TOOL is probably one of the few, if not only artists, where I would welcome a different version, under a different light…
Probably prefer the Salival version, for the drums/bass & vocals being clearer + the extra emotion in Maynard's performance. Saw Tool three times since 2001 Lateralus tour. They don't come to Australia often and I missed their 2020 tour due to family commitments....
I have seen Tool live. They did play this song, and it was the original, not this version. This version is my favorite, by far. It's so good!!! ❤️❤️
To me I could care less what version I see live, it’s Tool
Puscifer tour is on my radar now
Seen Tool 7 times now !
Every time I get better seats
The Vegas show this tour cost me 750 a ticket. It was a deal
Saw Pusi last fall in so cal, May May, Matt, Carina, Gunbuns and Failure Greg were amazing!!!!! Best mini intimate show ever
I can't decide what version I like best. I heard The Grudge for the first time live a few weeks ago.... If they decided to play an alternative version of that...I would be a little pissed at first... But being among the first person to hear that new version would be Hella cool
This version is better than the album version.... hands down
Still wish you would react to Third Eye and then Third Eye live Salival version
I dig both versions, kinda depends on my mood. I think of them more as 2 different songs rather than a reinterpretation.
As for the change of the lyrics I can tell you it is more of a clarification. simply put he is saying that the infant before him is his child and he is no one to judge or to strike it down. in his mind he’s thinking back about how he was judged and struck down by his step father maybe? but he will not do that to the infant which is now before him … so now instead of saying what is it he said “who are you” it’s a little bit more of a clarification
Whoever said don’t even bother… is as deaf as the vacuum of space.
They played and recorded this version of "Pushit" only 3x live and have only ever released this recording. I have seen them 14x since 1993 and have heard/watched them play the album version 6x live since 2006 at Oak Mountain in Birmingham, AL.
P.S. - song is a convo/heated debate between a man and his penis
Right in Two is definitely not on this album. :)
I love both versions but whenever I want to listen to this song I always choose the studio version. Most comments I see prefer the live version though.
Yeah but I loved the studio first
I prefer Third Eye The live version off of the Salival album than the studio version. I think it's got so much more content musically. Check it out.
I agree, besides the ending tho. I like how in the studio version he says prying open my third eye like 10 times instead of 4. I just like how mesmerizing it becomes.
Love both versions but prefer the OG.
I never see a live show hoping to hear the album versions…maybe I’m weird
This version to me is the emotional side of the song. One person pushing away someone because they have locked themselves away with depression and the other person cannot break through to them. The more they try to help the further they pull apart, yet they are still very much in love.
I've seen Tool three times and unfortunately I never had the pleasure to see them do this song.
If tool wants to play one of their own songs differently then tool can do whatever the fuck they want and I would be more then happy. I except anything they do because it's all brilliant in any form.
So now that you have a good grasp on the song, I'm going to repeat my comment from Part 1. I STRONGLY recommend "The Fan" video to be a Part 3. It's a live performance, and a fan gets on stage drunk, and attempts to hug Maynard. Maynard hip tosses him, get's on top, and sings the rest of the song. The "scrambling to keep my feet flat on the ground" lyrics (missing from the salival version) happen during that. There is one good video of the entire song, cut together from different cams. Not great audio, but it's my favourite performance of the song. He screams in the guys ear. It's a 9m43s video and hopefully I can link it to you here ruclips.net/video/SyYV58OTQ-0/видео.html - Cheers
This live version is EPIC!
I feel that it shits all over the Album Version.
Possibly the most beautiful Live song I have ever experienced 😍
If they played this live and I wasn't there to experience it...... I would be pissed!
Push it Salival's version is the best, Tool music is in other whole level!🖤💀
Hear the opiate2
Personally...I prefer both)
They just have a bit of a different vibe to one another. Tool is the only band got me to listening record and live versions of the single song, depending on the mood. With Push it and Third Eye for sure, but...I kinda appreciate Opiate and demo records versions of some songs the same way. Like, Part of Me and Jerk-off - got just moments, when one version wins over the other, but other moments, when it's opposite
No no no I would want to hear it the newbersion over and over
i like both version. the og version seems to me a first timer in a toxic relationship while the live version is a veteran.
Oooo I like this.
After this video I don't know what your Tool schedule looks like but if you want to go back to heavy/angry Maynard I suggest Jerk Off (album version and live video) and Hooker With a Penis (yes that's the actual name of the song lol). To answer your question, I like both versions for different reasons but if I had to pick one I would go with the album version because without that one then the live version wouldn't exist
Saw them last October at aftershock and they played this song like the studio version. Fucking amazing. This one ok but not as good
Never heard this version. Never bought Salival & haven't listened to the latest album.
You just make me sad with your questions ;) It is like 15 years ago that I saw them live, and I really don’t remember which version they played :D
And lyrically (is this the right term? Lyrics-wise?) I prefer this live version, cause it is more „mature“. Originally the song was maybe written in anger, hence you see yourself as the victim, but a relationship is to a big part dialectic and it is the interaction between the two that makes it toxic. And then musically I am a bit torn, since on a certain level I also prefer the album version - it is simply better produced and mixed and everything than any live version can be. On the other hand, the changes made address the lyrical changes, so I feel like, since I prefer the changed lyrics, I have to stick with the live version.
Just saw them two Saturdays ago, they did play this song, not this version!
Next year I strongly suggest Nine Inch Nails Reptile
You r the cutest
I saw Tool live 3 times in the past week, which means I've heard Pushit 3 times. The studio version each time. That particular live version was something very special, for those who got to witness it in person.
I would always be totally excited if Tool said they were going to do a new version of a song. One main reason is, well just consider all those people who went to that concert over 20 years ago. They hold something very special.
From a musician's point of view; I don't like to play the same song the same way from gig to gig. On the same note, when I go to a show I don't want them to play it exactly like the album version; if that were the case, I could just listen to the album and save my money. Like a band, I think a song should be allowed to grow and evolve.
The lyrics on screen were wrong, sometimes no lyrics is better.
The more you hear it the better it gets like every Tool song. The don't bother people who like Tool for the big hits. I mean if you say your a Tool fan and you say don't bother listening to that song then your not a fan or part of the army. Rant over. Lol
I'll be honest, the first time I heard this version I really didn't like it. I just thought it took too much time to "get started" and that it was too slow. It was not a surprise that their next album would be a bit more meditative just by hearing the rendition. Anyway, I really like this version now, though I still prefer the album version. I have seen Tool twice and the last time they performed the album version of this and I it was everything that I hoped it would be.
Would I be pissed if I went to a concert and the band performed a different version of my favorite song? It depends on if the new version sucked or not lol
Examine this song as a person training Jui Jitsu. I think Mr. Keenan was giving us a sense of an abusive sexual relationship but he was talking about training BJJ. It can get confusing with the lyrics. It is well known that "Maynard" is a student of the craft. Just something to think about... I could be wrong.
You looked confused and constipated the entire song lol
There is literally NOTHING from TOOL I won't listen to.
Only saw them once during a rockfestival in Germany in the early 90s when they were touring for the Undertow album. Was absolutly awful :-)
When it comes to Push It there can be only one answer: the Album version rules by a landslide. The more often I hear that Salival watered down version the more I'm disappointed.
But that's coming from someone who can't appreciate the Fear Inoculum Album so I guess it comes down to the question: do you prefer young, angry, powerful Maynard or tame, wise and poetic Maynard.
Wings for Marie & 10,000 days please ❤️