The other day my co-worker said "I can't believe it's been 15 years since their last album..." I had a great time letting him know he's a little late to the most recent album lol
Right? Once you realize it's Adam and Danny's band. Maynard is just the singer, and I've heard that he writes the vocals/lyrics last as a way of fitting in to what the composers have already written. It's one of the main reasons he is not a huge presence on-stage.
Absolutely Tool do this ... Aenima (the album) doesn't have 'filler' songs; it has palate cleansers. The Japanese concept of "ma" - the empty space between the spokes of a wheel that while immaterial, give it form.
7empest is a PRIME example of this. Everyone wants to talk about Adam shredding the song, which he totally does! BUT, Danny keeps up at every step. Often, outshining Adam.
@@richardtibbettsiii485 , The only song I usually pass is Chocolate Trip... only because it reminds me off my "bad" acid trip(s). Which none were, per se' , however others would say definitely yes. ;)
My girl knew of tool, but has been thoroughly subject for the years with me, one of my "yup, right soul for me" moments was when she said "they're really good, and I like his voice, but the bass is my favorite part, it's so different" 😱🤯🥺 I'd like to say a quick thank you to creator, guess I had a little good karma after all
Dude, this is Tool. We are patient and invested and here to hear YOUR thoughts. We can and will listen to the song on our own, so don't sweat taking time out on our accounts.
I've listened to tool since 96 it's infiltration into every part of my life and I'm not ready for fear enoculum so yeah it's a personal journey it's not specific to whatever another person thinks or feels. I don't know when I'll be ready for that journey to begin I live mostly in opiate,undertow,ten thousand days era. It still so much to absorb it's still unbelievably powerful to me and I don't know of a better ideal for living. I cannot even understand what he's saying in the new songs. It's another thing entirely. Those of you who just jump into are wasting your time because you don't follow what's being said either it's miles ahead of what's being understood in the current time line. You can say whatever but really think about it.. the albums are a series of stories opiate is how man destroyed man with false dogma and rediculas ideals that never were the truth undertow is how man destroyed mankind thru trying to put the peices back together but still was wrong and kept destroying everything and then thousand days is mourning the loss of the spiritual and physical lives and what could have been if it was not all destroyed by snake oil sales men past that point it's a long way to go to figure out the message but it's very deep and complicated. The band is Tool meaning their message is a tool to understand and figure things out it's unreal to me the closeness of thoughts and moments Alligned with this incredible experience. If that makes sense to you pay attention things are still to be revealed.. yes his mother too but it's not only about that. It was more of a advanced tool to get deeper Into the sadness and compassion.
When you realize the vocals are the rhythm and the drums are the lead it's easier to understand. Maynard moved his stage location to the back so he could watch Danny. Watching you search for one in the poly-rhythm was the best ;)
Danny is actually the lead. Justin and Maynard are constantly watching him for cues from Danny. Some have claimed Maynard simply does it bc he likes watching Danny, but really Danny is the control and leader of their performances
Tool's Pneuma is to me, the most perfect compilation of a rock song I've ever heard (sorry fellow Queen fans!). It is a work of art and their Magnum Opus, if I may (and I just did).
as a tool fan for like 9 months, it's my favorite song so far (mostly because it played perfectly during the peak of one of my strongest shroom trips). But i'm still discovering more of their songs I like after many many leisurely listens as I continue to live in this world. ~"A chance to be, alive and breathing"
Having owned and listened to all the Tools albums. Pneuma is the song that really stands out on this album. Descending is sick, 7empest is good, but Pneuma, the whole package of lyrics, the rhythmic changes, it really stands out among all of Tool's songs.
Your knowledge of being a composer really kicks the reaction videos up to a whole new level. I have watched vocal reactions from coaches, but the reaction of the different instruments brings a refreshing view. You being able to pickup on the core tempo was amazing because I have watched this video probably 20 times and I struggle to keep up with all the different time signature changes! I have found one of my favorite new channels, great job Geebz!
Been a T00L fan for the past 25 yrs but not a musician so it`s really interesting to see your breakdown of the technical aspect of T00L. Great work, keep`em coming.
and i have to say ive had the opposite experience. i am 26 and found tool last year when i picked up the guitar and decided to learn it with seriousness. and as i delve deeper into music theory the more i end up studying this as if its some sort of rosetta stone of music. a way of translation, if you will. putting some of the most abstract and difficult time sigs and theories in play and making it come across as something that can be taken in as a single breath. its on a different level of what other groups or artists are even attempting. tool could make any form of rock and do it well. they choose to sit down and create algorithms rather than do simple math.
That guitar at 13:26- 13:41 I’ve been to about 40 rock and metal concerts and hearing that live will stay in my memory forever. I have never heard a single guitar absolutely fill an entire arena like that. Doesn’t sound so special on recording but amazing moment live.
I think Danny is a hard hitter for sure. But he is so in control behind his kit. He plays with actual dynamics better than any drummer I've ever heard. He is a true master. A lot of time in heavy music it's just balls to the wall all the time on the drums. No dynamics at all. That is what sets Danny apart from other metal or prog metal drummers. He knows when to go balls out but he also knows when to keep things quieter and let the other instruments breath more. It gives the song more life to the listener.
@@pepeov3006 Was just about to say! I think Gavin Harrison is even slightly better at dynamics and really making the drums sing, but then again I'm a bit more into the softer type
Dany Carey plays four different time meters at a time. Each hand and each foot all in different meters than the others. The mesh of these 4 musicians is incredible. They're all writing different books but are on the same page as the others.
@@ArpitBhattacharjee I think it’s because at this point he has realized that the time signature is not the important thing. It’s the rhythm that matters, and how it interacts with the pulse of the tempo
@@the_zenith_ i get it but the comment I replied to basically said that the decomposer instantly said which time signature the song is in which is not true.
As a bassist, I just love TooL the way the music draws you in is on another level, it's not just about listening.....its about hearing. I feel very fortunate to be able to hear these guys. Its magic, just pure magic.
Interesting the mention of Adam & Justin looking back at Danny for cues. In concerts (at least from the past few albums) Maynard is positioned off to one side of Danny, presumably to share cues all around but I believe I’ve heard also that he’s trying to maintain the focus on the entire band, not himself as the vocalist. Tool is amazing. ♥️
@Dan Kennedy So true. Great point, NEVER thought about it like this. I have been a fan since 95. Seen them live 12 times. Thanks for the new/different perspective.
Cleansing your sonic palate...best analogy I’ve heard for the 4/4 chorus of this song. Tool tends to do this pretty often in their music. Great reaction!
As a professional chef I REALLY appreciated that analogy too. In fact, if the opportunity ever presents itself, I'm stealing it and gonna work into a conversation hehe.
A journalist once said to Danny "you delve into odd meters often, but when you play in 4/4, it's like a celebration." He knows how and when to just straight up groove after working the odd times in Tool's songs.
When you said, "Oh! Now they're going to go back and mess with ya," I laughed so hard. They love to sort of drag our emotions up and down with their songs. It's definitely a journey to really hear Tool and hang on every note.
Actually first time I’ve watched a reaction from someone and listened to everything you said. Loved your insight. Keep your empathy for the musician and the meaning of songs and you will be a star:)
Dude your commentary is frigging dope. I love listening to your insights! Keep doing Tool but consider doing Gojira, Mastodon and Meshuggah for some heavier stuff!
The ability TOOL has to constantly resolve these different time signature changes in different places throughout the arrangement is nothing short of pure brilliance and talent. It’s ultimately what makes them so great and so unique. There will likely never be another band to do it as they have, and I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to bear witness to their musical masterpieces.
As a composer I honestly believe you will have your mind blown after listening to Tools discography......they are masters of their craft and composers like no other band...
You lucky dog. I had 9th row for Grand Rapids MI...the closest tickets I had ever gotten...then covid.. they cancelled. I am still devastated. I have total ticket jealousy of you...
This is one of THE most amazing songs ever written. I cannot stop watching various reaction videos. I’m seeing them in January for the Fear Inoculum tour and I’m out of my mind with anticipation!
You should definitely absolutely give Schism a listen. Tool are renowned for their use of pentatonic meter, and I really think you will like the meter changes in Schism... All 47-ish of them.
As a drummer, for me there are lots of delicious tidbits here, but I think my favourite is the fact that the volume of the crosstick in the beginning and end oscillates between pianissimo and forte! (To those who don’t know what that means, watch the crosstick (where the stick is flat on the snare and the notes are played on the rim of the drum… it goes from soft to loud and then fades away)… If you haven’t tried it, certainly do! It’s not as easy as it sounds if your independence is basic because the dynamics only oscillate on the left hand, but not the right. The right is always constant. Then, of course, is the middle instrumental section with the mind-blowing orchestration of what’s essentially Swiss triplets around the kit. Sounds wonderful. I have always maintained that the most satisfying drummers are ones who are able to make complex things sound easy. It’s fairly easy to make easy things sound complex - just throw in more notes and you’re all set. But to arrange your parts in such a way that everything sounds cohesive AND grooves while requiring you to EARN the ability to execute it? Well, that’s why some of these cats are masters. Another great example of that is Vinnie Colaiuta’s work on Sting’s Seven Days. Sounds simple to a non-musician. Try playing it the way he does. Best of luck. 😉
Absolutely this !! A more reserved side of Tool , but for good reason. The back to back tracks deal with the passing of Maynard’s mother. The album title “10,000 Days” is actually a reference to the amount of time she spent partially paralyzed after having a stroke. Part 1 is amazing , Part 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece , in my opinion.
@@michaelnorman6905 He uses his fingers on 10,000 Days only. He uses his fingers for almost the entire song, he gets a pick from his mouth at the climax.
Finally, someone gives a great commentary on the time signatures in that. I've watched a couple of drummer reactions and they couldn't figure out the time signatures. Great vid.
I’m glad you broke down what Justin was doing at the 7:07 mark. His playing during that section is never talked about. The airy, flange effect (could be wrong, I’m not a musician) he’s playing sounds so cool. Just one of those cool minor details I didn’t recognize on first listen.
You are entirely correct, it is a flanger. I do want to give the guitar some credit too: it is still playing the exact same riff as before the change, butt stopped the palm-muting. Definitely contributes to the "airyness" to let the notes sustain.
Your reaction to one of my favorite "modern" Tool songs is priceless! You got excited about all of the things I got excited about (and still do!) in this song as a musician. Keep it up!
You have a unique and learned perspective with years of top level experience. We want to hear whatever you have to say. So get out of your own head and say what comes to mind. We will love to hear it.
There is no comparison. Tool took that song and completely owned it. In particular the instrumental section, which in Zep just feels kind of wayward. Tool honed it down and translated it into their own language: they *composed* it, where Zep was sorta freewheeling ...
Hopefully when the world finishes melting, Tool will go back on tour and give you a chance to check them out live. I was lucky enough to see them a few times over the years and can vouch, that they're simply amazing on stage. Fun stuff so far (reaction wise) Keep it coming!
I finally saw them back in September last year. Was dreaming about seeing them for like 12 years, can’t believe it actually happened, and right before all this bullshit happened. One of the best nights and best concerts I’ve ever had 🥲
I've watched the Pneuma video by itself so many times. Its so damn good. He is a wizard behind that set. Seeing them live is a WHOLE different experience too.
Its like a nostalgia high watching you hear these for the first time, I wish I could hear them again for the first time. Love the actual knowledge appled unlike a lot of reacting stuff and you seem like a good dude. 10/10
Man these videos take me back to the feeling had during the heart of the covid lockdowns. It was like a depressing escape but in a good way. I look back at it with fondness
Was just listening to someone else listen to Pneuma (studio version). If you haven't reacted to that yet, I recommend it. I think you'd have a lot to say about how it was produced in studio. So good.
I like how you describe things. I'm about as far from being any sort of musician as you can get. But the way you decribe what you're explaining makes it all make perfect sense.
Carey is such a complex drummer and extremely technical and makes it look so simple and like a walk through the park where most drummers would be lagging behind!
Man. I watch a lot of these reactions for some reason. Love seeing people react to stuff I’ve loved for decades. Floyd, Rush, Tool, etc... You take it to another level. Appreciate the knowledge.
I love the fact that you are one of very few reactors who caught his mistake towards the end of the song. Bravo sir!! Goes to show that even the best make mistakes. But it's really impressive that he was able to carry on and not lose focus or where he was at in the count.
There was a mistake? I'm no drummer or musician so this is all like magick to me. (Well it is magick, but you know what I mean) I didn't even catch him catching the mistake! 🤣🤣🤣
@@mattwilson8298 He does! Right about the 15 minute mark of Geebz' video. Geebz clearly catches the mistake because he reacts to it (non-verbally). It's easy to miss because Danny is able to just quickly carry on without missing a beat.
I noticed while sitting in the left hand lane once that all the turning signals appeared to blink randomly, then slow, suddenly blink together and begin to separate. In the universe everything begins and ends with zero, yet the energy is infinite (0=2)... This band captures that.
I'm going to lower myself to begging that you react to Puscifer - Bullet Train to Iowa. It's the same vocalist as Tool, in case you weren't aware; the 3 groups he fronts are all amazing, he seems to attract genius and produce as such, consistently. The production and composing of Bullet Train are mind-blowing, in my opinion, and I really want to see an expert experience and dissect it. Mat Mitchell did a brilliant job composing/producing the album and somehow made 80's synths sound modern and fresh, while giving familiar warm and fuzzy vibes. I'm glad you're making a place here, subbing for more gloriously detailed analysis.
This is a great song. Tons of respect for the musicians. Have you done much with Unleash the Archers? Their song Awakening is probably something that you would enjoy from a composition standpoint.
Tool is the very definition of the fifth harmony. Which, for those who don’t know, the fifth harmony is what they call when you get all four harmonies to sync up together so perfectly, that it makes it sounds like there is a fifth. And that’s the best way to describe Tool! It’s like they’re all doing solos, just at the same time.
This is Danny Careys' "hey God.....remember me??" moment... My music teacher used to call these type of time sigs "borrowing". You take from the bar ahead, pay it back a few bars later, borrow some more later on. We learned later about syncopation.
You have no idea how much I want you to react to The Patient by Tool. It has a lot of cool production stuff you could talk about and there's a part at the end that makes it feel like my soul is leaving my body.
Fantastic video, man! Many more gems down the Tool rabbit-hole, let me tell ya. Another thing, if you're gonna talk, pause. You have so many interesting things to say compared to other reaction channels out there and that's what really sets you apart ;) btw totally down for some jazz/fusion or country reactions. Keep 'em coming!
Excellent video. Probably the best reaction to this song I have watched. You have a unique way of breaking things down. Love watching the gears turning in your head as you analyze a song in a way very few of us can.
I love the insight from a professional into the music an simple chimp listening to Tool! I know nothing about music but love it. It’s really cool hearing what is going on, it gives me a while new appreciation to what I already love.
Wings for Marie 1&2 are mandatory reaction material. Rosetta Stoned is a wild ride sonically. And 7empest will really challenge your ear. I'd love to see your reaction to any of those.
![Drummer Reacts to TOOL - Pneuma [Danny Carey Drumcam]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/lYggJw_iFGk/mqdefault.jpg)
You saying it's gonna be a long video..... We are TooL fans brother, we waited 13 years for the next album! Tool is worth it!!!!!!
Waited 12 years for an album of songs that are all at least 8 minutes long, and 1 16 minutes...
@@JerryDodge 1+1+6=8. 😁
Yeah he's worried about it being too long and here we were all devastated when 7empest ended
For Saturns return...
The other day my co-worker said "I can't believe it's been 15 years since their last album..."
I had a great time letting him know he's a little late to the most recent album lol
''...I'm including Maynard as an instrument...'' yeah, this guy gets it, glad to have you in the TOOL army ;)
Wouldn't it be the Tool Shed? ;)
#same. He totally gets it. Very refreshing.
@@MrBrownstone8881 they have a little tool shed, where they make us suffer... and thank god for that😉
@@Scp716creativecommons isn't that what the "backward message" in stairway to heaven is supposed to say?
Right? Once you realize it's Adam and Danny's band. Maynard is just the singer, and I've heard that he writes the vocals/lyrics last as a way of fitting in to what the composers have already written. It's one of the main reasons he is not a huge presence on-stage.
“The 4/4 sections was like cleansing the musical palette”... well said my friend, well said....
It's the same imo with the ending to Lateralus, all that complexity culminates in the ultimate headbang moment.
Absolutely Tool do this ... Aenima (the album) doesn't have 'filler' songs; it has palate cleansers. The Japanese concept of "ma" - the empty space between the spokes of a wheel that while immaterial, give it form.
Pickled ginger
@@RicosTinFoilSombrero Pickled Ginger
"now they're gonna go back and mess with you"
That's the most accurate Tool statement I've ever heard.
Tool makes more sense once you realize they have a lead drummer, and backup guitars.
Underrated comment 😁
LMFAO... and YES!!!
7empest is a PRIME example of this. Everyone wants to talk about Adam shredding the song, which he totally does! BUT, Danny keeps up at every step. Often, outshining Adam.
@@richardtibbettsiii485 , The only song I usually pass is Chocolate Trip... only because it reminds me off my "bad" acid trip(s). Which none were, per se' , however others would say definitely yes. ;)
Nailed it!
The FIRST TOOL reaction that I've heard in which someone recognizes what Justin (Bass) is doing. YES!
I'm also a huge Justin fan. He so often gets overlooked in my opinion. They're all giants.
Justin's bass playing (and Chris' from Muse) made me buy my first bass as a guitarist. Best decision ever
@@Snorlax1500 Me too! I bought mine back in 1996, I was inspired by his work on AENEMA! And yes, Chris Wolstenholme is also an amazing Bass player!
Justin took this band from alt metal in the mid-nineties to next level musicianship. He is underrated.
My girl knew of tool, but has been thoroughly subject for the years with me, one of my "yup, right soul for me" moments was when she said "they're really good, and I like his voice, but the bass is my favorite part, it's so different" 😱🤯🥺 I'd like to say a quick thank you to creator, guess I had a little good karma after all
"That felt a little Rush-like"
I just keep liking you more and more.
Danny loves Neil
Considering Neil was potentially the only drummer that might be better than Danny
There's a conversation to be had about that, which will probably reach a stalemate.
Yeah, Rush does a lot of stuff out of 4/4 and it's great too 😎👍
@@normancounts2924 that’s 🧢
The first person to include Maynard as an instrument. Congratulations
Actually, one of two.
I've been saying this for years.
Geebz is a blessing to the reaction community.
Dude, this is Tool. We are patient and invested and here to hear YOUR thoughts. We can and will listen to the song on our own, so don't sweat taking time out on our accounts.
We're all about that validation!
Danny Carey is 59 years old!
Going on 60 and he's holding up these ridiculous rhythms PERFECTLY.
And holy shit he looks like he could beat me up too.
Lol, he looks like he could beat up the guy that could beat me up.
Dude is ripped
Lol this aged well
@@siddharthiyer1120 You mean he's even older now? surprise surprise
@@samheasmanwhite Haha nah just the drama with him rn ties into the "i bet he could beat me up" bit. Just funny lol
Dude, talk your talk - go deep - ramble. The words "too long" do not register any meaning for Tool fans.
truth!
I've listened to tool since 96 it's infiltration into every part of my life and I'm not ready for fear enoculum so yeah it's a personal journey it's not specific to whatever another person thinks or feels. I don't know when I'll be ready for that journey to begin I live mostly in opiate,undertow,ten thousand days era. It still so much to absorb it's still unbelievably powerful to me and I don't know of a better ideal for living. I cannot even understand what he's saying in the new songs. It's another thing entirely. Those of you who just jump into are wasting your time because you don't follow what's being said either it's miles ahead of what's being understood in the current time line. You can say whatever but really think about it.. the albums are a series of stories opiate is how man destroyed man with false dogma and rediculas ideals that never were the truth undertow is how man destroyed mankind thru trying to put the peices back together but still was wrong and kept destroying everything and then thousand days is mourning the loss of the spiritual and physical lives and what could have been if it was not all destroyed by snake oil sales men past that point it's a long way to go to figure out the message but it's very deep and complicated. The band is Tool meaning their message is a tool to understand and figure things out it's unreal to me the closeness of thoughts and moments Alligned with this incredible experience. If that makes sense to you pay attention things are still to be revealed.. yes his mother too but it's not only about that. It was more of a advanced tool to get deeper Into the sadness and compassion.
Exactly. We waited 13 years for this album, after all.
You hit the nail on the head sir!!!
This 👆🏻
When you realize the vocals are the rhythm and the drums are the lead it's easier to understand. Maynard moved his stage location to the back so he could watch Danny. Watching you search for one in the poly-rhythm was the best ;)
Danny is actually the lead. Justin and Maynard are constantly watching him for cues from Danny. Some have claimed Maynard simply does it bc he likes watching Danny, but really Danny is the control and leader of their performances
You have so much Great Tool still to hear.
Let’s pray he reads your comment 🙏
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Tool's Pneuma is to me, the most perfect compilation of a rock song I've ever heard (sorry fellow Queen fans!). It is a work of art and their Magnum Opus, if I may (and I just did).
Lol, Pneuma is good but it is by no means their magnum opus. Only someone who's not very familiar with Tool's work would say that.
I dunno. 7empest combines three of their different music periods all into one magnificent auditory experience.
as a tool fan for like 9 months, it's my favorite song so far (mostly because it played perfectly during the peak of one of my strongest shroom trips). But i'm still discovering more of their songs I like after many many leisurely listens as I continue to live in this world. ~"A chance to be, alive and breathing"
Having owned and listened to all the Tools albums. Pneuma is the song that really stands out on this album. Descending is sick, 7empest is good, but Pneuma, the whole package of lyrics, the rhythmic changes, it really stands out among all of Tool's songs.
Been a fan for 3 years, pneuma has been my favorite for half of that, and I've listened to their whole discog hundreds of times @flybeep1661
I don't know why. But I believe this guy.
Oh jeah, he's ours 4 sure
lol
He says the things
He has no reason to be deceitful. He's just a new tool fan
Reminds me of this. ruclips.net/video/CYk2nA-Suzs/видео.html
Your knowledge of being a composer really kicks the reaction videos up to a whole new level. I have watched vocal reactions from coaches, but the reaction of the different instruments brings a refreshing view. You being able to pickup on the core tempo was amazing because I have watched this video probably 20 times and I struggle to keep up with all the different time signature changes! I have found one of my favorite new channels, great job Geebz!
Wow, thank you!
Been a T00L fan for the past 25 yrs but not a musician so it`s really interesting to see your breakdown of the technical aspect of T00L. Great work, keep`em coming.
It is so wonderful. I really love this song.You gonna love it.
and i have to say ive had the opposite experience. i am 26 and found tool last year when i picked up the guitar and decided to learn it with seriousness. and as i delve deeper into music theory the more i end up studying this as if its some sort of rosetta stone of music. a way of translation, if you will. putting some of the most abstract and difficult time sigs and theories in play and making it come across as something that can be taken in as a single breath. its on a different level of what other groups or artists are even attempting. tool could make any form of rock and do it well. they choose to sit down and create algorithms rather than do simple math.
Same, fan since 2001, back when I was 15
@@rleandro315 same same
The insights of a "decomposer" have enlightened me
"Prog Rock Ballet". I love that!
More Tool.....havent even scratched the surface
You could do a half hour video per song of their full discography and I would watch it all.
Thanks Tyler! 🤙🤙
I actually wish your reactions were longer. You're very intelligent. I can listen to you break down a single song for like an hour lol.
That guitar at 13:26- 13:41
I’ve been to about 40 rock and metal concerts and hearing that live will stay in my memory forever. I have never heard a single guitar absolutely fill an entire arena like that. Doesn’t sound so special on recording but amazing moment live.
I think Danny is a hard hitter for sure. But he is so in control behind his kit. He plays with actual dynamics better than any drummer I've ever heard. He is a true master. A lot of time in heavy music it's just balls to the wall all the time on the drums. No dynamics at all. That is what sets Danny apart from other metal or prog metal drummers. He knows when to go balls out but he also knows when to keep things quieter and let the other instruments breath more. It gives the song more life to the listener.
Obvious athlete basketball player.
Gavin Harrison?
@@pepeov3006 Was just about to say! I think Gavin Harrison is even slightly better at dynamics and really making the drums sing, but then again I'm a bit more into the softer type
I wouldn't consider porcupine tree to be prog metal really. More prog rock. But Gavin is an amazing player
The entire band. Unit. All at the top of the game.
Dany Carey plays four different time meters at a time. Each hand and each foot all in different meters than the others. The mesh of these 4 musicians is incredible. They're all writing different books but are on the same page as the others.
You're the first drummer to explain what the hell was going on with the tempo and time signature after 2 dozen videos. THANK YOU!🍻
Yes. Every other drummer: some interesting time signatures here. Not quite sure what it is.
This guy after 2 seconds: “here’s what it is”
Other drummers even if they're not sure what Danny is doing still recognize that he is the master
@@shaun374 no hate to the decomposer but he never mentioned the time signature tho.
@@ArpitBhattacharjee I think it’s because at this point he has realized that the time signature is not the important thing. It’s the rhythm that matters, and how it interacts with the pulse of the tempo
@@the_zenith_ i get it but the comment I replied to basically said that the decomposer instantly said which time signature the song is in which is not true.
When he ever so gently placed down his sticks at the end. What amazing self-attunement he has. 15:46
You’re the only one who is actually qualified to react to tool videos.
Omg tool fans are so pretentious 😫
@@Pyps0403 go listen to Metallica idiot
Check out Rick Beato, he actually has the master tapes and isolates each guy. Hearing Maynard acapella is a treat!
@@m.94 Nice comeback
@@Pyps0403 It wasn't even serious. Chill. Tons of other things to be pissed off about in the world
As a bassist, I just love TooL the way the music draws you in is on another level, it's not just about listening.....its about hearing. I feel very fortunate to be able to hear these guys. Its magic, just pure magic.
I'm a simple man, I see somone reacting to Pneuma, I click it
*#lolz*
Interesting the mention of Adam & Justin looking back at Danny for cues. In concerts (at least from the past few albums) Maynard is positioned off to one side of Danny, presumably to share cues all around but I believe I’ve heard also that he’s trying to maintain the focus on the entire band, not himself as the vocalist. Tool is amazing. ♥️
@Dan Kennedy So true. Great point, NEVER thought about it like this. I have been a fan since 95. Seen them live 12 times. Thanks for the new/different perspective.
He also stays back there to keep the music from the amps and Danny’s drums from going through his mic and distorting the vocals
Cleansing your sonic palate...best analogy I’ve heard for the 4/4 chorus of this song. Tool tends to do this pretty often in their music. Great reaction!
As a professional chef I REALLY appreciated that analogy too. In fact, if the opportunity ever presents itself, I'm stealing it and gonna work into a conversation hehe.
A journalist once said to Danny "you delve into odd meters often, but when you play in 4/4, it's like a celebration." He knows how and when to just straight up groove after working the odd times in Tool's songs.
When you said, "Oh! Now they're going to go back and mess with ya," I laughed so hard. They love to sort of drag our emotions up and down with their songs. It's definitely a journey to really hear Tool and hang on every note.
"Clear your PALATE before the next meal." I think Maynard would be happy to hear that analogy.
*palate
Actually first time I’ve watched a reaction from someone and listened to everything you said. Loved your insight. Keep your empathy for the musician and the meaning of songs and you will be a star:)
Thank you so much, Paul :)
Dude your commentary is frigging dope. I love listening to your insights! Keep doing Tool but consider doing Gojira, Mastodon and Meshuggah for some heavier stuff!
Top notch recommendations. A man of culture I see 🤘🤘🤣
Yes, yes, yes and yes
Gojira!!!
Fist bump
Gojira is my 2nd top favorite band besides Tool 🤟🤟
The ability TOOL has to constantly resolve these different time signature changes in different places throughout the arrangement is nothing short of pure brilliance and talent. It’s ultimately what makes them so great and so unique. There will likely never be another band to do it as they have, and I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to bear witness to their musical masterpieces.
As a composer I honestly believe you will have your mind blown after listening to Tools discography......they are masters of their craft and composers like no other band...
Just what I’d always hoped for - a college course in tool. Ty🙏
I was in the 4th row, center, at this show. The entire performance was amazing.
No way.
@@Itsunclegabby “Yes way, Ted!” ruclips.net/video/JCtEA9e_wp0/видео.html
You lucky dog. I had 9th row for Grand Rapids MI...the closest tickets I had ever gotten...then covid.. they cancelled. I am still devastated. I have total ticket jealousy of you...
@@Kj-ec7iz Oh no! Sorry to hear that! I really hope that gets to happen for you someday.
Every Tool performance is amazing
This is one of THE most amazing songs ever written. I cannot stop watching various reaction videos. I’m seeing them in January for the Fear Inoculum tour and I’m out of my mind with anticipation!
You should definitely absolutely give Schism a listen.
Tool are renowned for their use of pentatonic meter, and I really think you will like the meter changes in Schism... All 47-ish of them.
As a drummer, for me there are lots of delicious tidbits here, but I think my favourite is the fact that the volume of the crosstick in the beginning and end oscillates between pianissimo and forte! (To those who don’t know what that means, watch the crosstick (where the stick is flat on the snare and the notes are played on the rim of the drum… it goes from soft to loud and then fades away)… If you haven’t tried it, certainly do! It’s not as easy as it sounds if your independence is basic because the dynamics only oscillate on the left hand, but not the right. The right is always constant. Then, of course, is the middle instrumental section with the mind-blowing orchestration of what’s essentially Swiss triplets around the kit. Sounds wonderful. I have always maintained that the most satisfying drummers are ones who are able to make complex things sound easy. It’s fairly easy to make easy things sound complex - just throw in more notes and you’re all set. But to arrange your parts in such a way that everything sounds cohesive AND grooves while requiring you to EARN the ability to execute it? Well, that’s why some of these cats are masters. Another great example of that is Vinnie Colaiuta’s work on Sting’s Seven Days. Sounds simple to a non-musician. Try playing it the way he does. Best of luck. 😉
YES YES!!!! To continue your tool journey I would recommend "wings for Marie" part 1 & 2 and you need to do that in order
Absolutely this !! A more reserved side of Tool , but for good reason. The back to back tracks deal with the passing of Maynard’s mother. The album title “10,000 Days” is actually a reference to the amount of time she spent partially paralyzed after having a stroke. Part 1 is amazing , Part 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece , in my opinion.
I second, third, and fourth this recommendation!!
I tear up every time I hear the "Give me my wings" climax in pt.2
Absolutely yes to this!
For this one, lyrics are required
Also, Descending.
I’m glad the channel was popular enough to reach my eyes. Awesome videos man and thank you
The bass player, Justin Chancellor, actually uses a pick
Was going say the same pretty sure uses the pick on everything I have ever watched of him.
@@michaelnorman6905 I think there are literally only 2 tool songs that he doens't use a pick on
@@haydn995 10000 days and?
@@mehavingavietnameseflashba7132 I was going to say undertow the song but Justin wasn't even the bassist
@@michaelnorman6905 He uses his fingers on 10,000 Days only. He uses his fingers for almost the entire song, he gets a pick from his mouth at the climax.
Finally, someone gives a great commentary on the time signatures in that. I've watched a couple of drummer reactions and they couldn't figure out the time signatures. Great vid.
"This is actually an agitated tug and pull of rhythm ..." I understood that and think it describes a lot of Tool. Nice insight
I love Dany's posture & how buff he looks @ 59 year old, this guy is a genius in my books.
Can’t wait until you hit “46 + 2”
He did, go check it out.
@@dmartinez1993 I wrote that a month ago.
@@benjammin7729 hahahah awesome comment im always looking for word like that :D
I’m glad you broke down what Justin was doing at the 7:07 mark. His playing during that section is never talked about. The airy, flange effect (could be wrong, I’m not a musician) he’s playing sounds so cool. Just one of those cool minor details I didn’t recognize on first listen.
You are entirely correct, it is a flanger. I do want to give the guitar some credit too: it is still playing the exact same riff as before the change, butt stopped the palm-muting. Definitely contributes to the "airyness" to let the notes sustain.
Awesome reaction, try Parabol/Parabola. Powerful pair of songs.
Might be two tracks on the CD but it's one piece. But agreed.
@Jen Striker yes, and?
Your reaction to one of my favorite "modern" Tool songs is priceless! You got excited about all of the things I got excited about (and still do!) in this song as a musician. Keep it up!
You have a unique and learned perspective with years of top level experience. We want to hear whatever you have to say. So get out of your own head and say what comes to mind. We will love to hear it.
Don't apologize for what you do. The longer reactions are fantastic and definitely appreciated.
You are my new favorite reactionist. Please keep making more videos!!!
Cleansing the sonic pallet...awesome!!!
I'd love for you to listen to tools cover of led zeppelins "no quarter", maybe listen to both and do a comparison
There is no comparison. Tool took that song and completely owned it. In particular the instrumental section, which in Zep just feels kind of wayward. Tool honed it down and translated it into their own language: they *composed* it, where Zep was sorta freewheeling ...
One of the very few persons I've seen decipher Danny's tempo and time signatures so quickly. You're the guy...
Hopefully when the world finishes melting, Tool will go back on tour and give you a chance to check them out live.
I was lucky enough to see them a few times over the years and can vouch, that they're simply amazing on stage.
Fun stuff so far (reaction wise) Keep it coming!
I finally saw them back in September last year. Was dreaming about seeing them for like 12 years, can’t believe it actually happened, and right before all this bullshit happened. One of the best nights and best concerts I’ve ever had 🥲
I saw them last October for the first time... I'm so glad I got to see them live!
I had tix to see them in Eugene last March, but lockdown happened that day (they played Portland the night before)😓
I've watched the Pneuma video by itself so many times. Its so damn good. He is a wizard behind that set. Seeing them live is a WHOLE different experience too.
This is so fun to watch as a major Tool fan and a drummer dabbling in Tool covers. I couldn't click and like fast enough! More Tool please!
"From finish to end" 16:16 . That's deep :D
Man, we appreciate all you do from your perspective
I appreciate that
Its like a nostalgia high watching you hear these for the first time, I wish I could hear them again for the first time. Love the actual knowledge appled unlike a lot of reacting stuff and you seem like a good dude. 10/10
So awesome you see the light of Tool...so much talent on each instrument including the Mic..
Real analysis of Tool. Excellent perspective from a composer and it shows.
Man these videos take me back to the feeling had during the heart of the covid lockdowns. It was like a depressing escape but in a good way. I look back at it with fondness
Fawk yes, I’ve been waiting for you to do this reaction!
This guy could’ve just made a living off listening to the whole tool catalog.
Love ya man, can’t wait for the next one
Here for the long videos, as long as your insight is authentic I’m here for it! Another great job.
Was just listening to someone else listen to Pneuma (studio version). If you haven't reacted to that yet, I recommend it. I think you'd have a lot to say about how it was produced in studio. So good.
I like how you describe things. I'm about as far from being any sort of musician as you can get. But the way you decribe what you're explaining makes it all make perfect sense.
Carey is such a complex drummer and extremely technical and makes it look so simple and like a walk through the park where most drummers would be lagging behind!
Man. I watch a lot of these reactions for some reason. Love seeing people react to stuff I’ve loved for decades. Floyd, Rush, Tool, etc... You take it to another level. Appreciate the knowledge.
"Hey it's in 'D' again. 🤣🤣 Damn near every song of tool's is in D. Heh.
Love this reaction series... mahalo!!! Cheeehooo
Cheeeeeeee!!
2:22 Adam Jones just LOL'd when watching this when you said that haha!!!! Drop D baby
Be aware that one of their major influences is Robert Fripp and King Crimson.
Yes- useful background info for him for future reviews of the band, especially as a composer.
Danny has been my inspiration for almost 20 years and dude deserves it.
Great song and reaction, I’ll add my vote for Parabol/Parabola, where Tool takes the listener on a similar journey
I’ve been listening to TOOL since 96’ and somehow someway watching your videos helps me enjoy TOOL under a different light!
I love the fact that you are one of very few reactors who caught his mistake towards the end of the song. Bravo sir!! Goes to show that even the best make mistakes. But it's really impressive that he was able to carry on and not lose focus or where he was at in the count.
There was a mistake? I'm no drummer or musician so this is all like magick to me. (Well it is magick, but you know what I mean) I didn't even catch him catching the mistake! 🤣🤣🤣
@@mattwilson8298 He does! Right about the 15 minute mark of Geebz' video. Geebz clearly catches the mistake because he reacts to it (non-verbally). It's easy to miss because Danny is able to just quickly carry on without missing a beat.
the joy on your face is amazing when you see something amazing.
The grudge! And btw, great vid
Soooo layered 😎🙌🏻 like 5 songs at once
I noticed while sitting in the left hand lane once that all the turning signals appeared to blink randomly, then slow, suddenly blink together and begin to separate. In the universe everything begins and ends with zero, yet the energy is infinite (0=2)... This band captures that.
You have no clue what you're talking about
Nothing short or phenomenal behind the kit man. Dissect it however you want. Amazing.
I'm going to lower myself to begging that you react to Puscifer - Bullet Train to Iowa. It's the same vocalist as Tool, in case you weren't aware; the 3 groups he fronts are all amazing, he seems to attract genius and produce as such, consistently.
The production and composing of Bullet Train are mind-blowing, in my opinion, and I really want to see an expert experience and dissect it. Mat Mitchell did a brilliant job composing/producing the album and somehow made 80's synths sound modern and fresh, while giving familiar warm and fuzzy vibes. I'm glad you're making a place here, subbing for more gloriously detailed analysis.
Their Arco Santi show was flawless! I love the record entirely.
I for one value the “ramble”. You provide me another way to view some of my favourite music and I am enjoying the ride.
This is a great song. Tons of respect for the musicians. Have you done much with Unleash the Archers? Their song Awakening is probably something that you would enjoy from a composition standpoint.
Tool is the very definition of the fifth harmony. Which, for those who don’t know, the fifth harmony is what they call when you get all four harmonies to sync up together so perfectly, that it makes it sounds like there is a fifth. And that’s the best way to describe Tool! It’s like they’re all doing solos, just at the same time.
This is Danny Careys' "hey God.....remember me??" moment...
My music teacher used to call these type of time sigs "borrowing". You take from the bar ahead, pay it back a few bars later, borrow some more later on. We learned later about syncopation.
Favorite reaction channel...awesome job bro on everything.
You have no idea how much I want you to react to The Patient by Tool. It has a lot of cool production stuff you could talk about and there's a part at the end that makes it feel like my soul is leaving my body.
Thank you once again for posting.
🎶🎼😎🎼🎶
Wish they did the whole concert video this way. It would be cool all 4 members in each corner of the screen.
Fantastic video, man! Many more gems down the Tool rabbit-hole, let me tell ya. Another thing, if you're gonna talk, pause. You have so many interesting things to say compared to other reaction channels out there and that's what really sets you apart ;) btw totally down for some jazz/fusion or country reactions. Keep 'em coming!
a drumming masterpiece , that snare sound is perfect
Excellent video. Probably the best reaction to this song I have watched. You have a unique way of breaking things down. Love watching the gears turning in your head as you analyze a song in a way very few of us can.
I love the insight from a professional into the music an simple chimp listening to Tool! I know nothing about music but love it. It’s really cool hearing what is going on, it gives me a while new appreciation to what I already love.
Wings for Marie 1&2 are mandatory reaction material. Rosetta Stoned is a wild ride sonically. And 7empest will really challenge your ear. I'd love to see your reaction to any of those.