You are the first reactor I have found that has started their Tool journey with "The Patient"! Such a deep song lyrically, musically and even personally for the singer. If you research what happened to Maynards mother and how long she suffered then you will begin to grasp his deeper meaning to being patient with caring for his mother, his patient. He often has multiple meanings possible to his lyrics. I look forward to further analyses from such a beautiful, intelligent, introspective, and open person willing to see deeper into music and especially this band. God bless you on this journey of enlightenment if you choose to 'spiral out' with us. Try "the Pot" next as a mainstream hit, 46&2 for a psychological and genetic journey to our higher selves, or "Descending" for a real trip through the fall and hopeful rise out of these crazy times we are in today. Thank you for your fun insightful reaction.
Rollercoaster is probably the #1 description of Tool's music, along with a journey. Welcome to the wonderful world of Tool. It only gets better from here. Keep reacting to them and the Tool army will follow. Can't wait to watch your journey. Spiral out...keep going.
Tool doesn't make it easy to feel their music but my god the rewards when it clicks... this song and this album are so important to me. This band will become an obsession if you delve in. This album is a spiritual experience for me. Literally. Especially the title track Lateralus. It touches the divine nature of the universe. And to think I didn't like this album when I first bought it! But after a week or so I was obsessed. That obsession became part of my personal growth as a person and it's so much more to me than just an album. It feels more like a doorway to my mind and a lens to help understand the abstract experience of life. Sounds crazy and maybe silly, right? Spiral out. Keep going. Spiral out.
Very unusual way to start a Tool journey, but I am all here for it! The Grudge next, or literally anything else by them, they are one of the greatest bands that ever graced this earth
The Pink Floyd comparison is very apt. Both bands are very philosophical by nature and greater than the sum of their parts, as well as very unique in their approach to songwriting.
Ive heard this song a million times and that heavy bass drop still gives me chills every time i hear it. Enjoy this journey and the Tool army will follow you the whole way. Alot of reactors have done their whole discography.
Oh god i CAN'T WAIT until you react to more tool, what a ride ahead! Please PLEASE when you get to Parabol and Parabola, find a version that plays both continuously, otherwise you miss the brain shattering transition Happy holidays
I am a MEGAFAN of Tool. I’m not sure how much you’ve heard of them, but to me it appears that you haven’t heard them much. Keep trying on the songs. They are all masters of their craft. After hearing a few of the right songs (for you), you will become hooked. Tool is something you dive into. Before long, you’ll be looking into their lyrics, their timing, their vibe. Here are just a few to check out among many, many, MANY Tool songs. Sober Pneuma Vicarious Opiate Schism The rabbit hole runs deep if you dare to chase the rabbit. Good luck my friend! :)
Glad you found TOOL. They are often very overwhelming at first, but it resonates after and you come back for more. They are a genre for themself and masters of timeshifts and packing 300 riffs in one song. For first listeners is recommend: The Pot. More accessible and rounded. I can recommend: Right in Two, 46&2, Parabola/Parabol(allways together), Vicarious Maynard is a phenomenal singer and if you want the big scream go for The Grudge(25 seconds scream), if you want another band that perfectly shifts between different sounds and switching styles listen to Opeth. They mix so many genres it is really amazing. Opeth - Harlequin Forest would be my first listeners recommendation.
TOOL always keeps you on your toes. They tend to do 4 full loops of each part, which sometimes I don't life, but in songs like The Grudge, they'll cut themselves off from the 4 loops and just cut in with the next, rising part. Really cool how they do their music. Impressive, to say the least.
Welcome to the music of Tool! So many songs from this band to experience. Also if you enjoy Maynard's voice, he's in two other bands that are equally as amazing: A Perfect Circle and Puscifer
The text you read was a line rom ''Lateralus'' actually. ''The Patient'' is definitely not the most ''beginner friendly'' of their songs. And i guess TOOL is sort of an aquired taste. Ear and brain hava to adapt a bit to their style of music. i had my struggle with it at first too. But man, was it worth the effort to dive into it. I hope you can enjoy the ride. As i did finally. 💎
Even as an early fan, _Ænima_ threw me for a loop. A couple of songs, I got into easily, but the rest of the album took multiple listenings to start to appreciate. The more listens I got, the more I began to love it. It was a lesson I took forward when later albums came out. I was more open to not being immediately hooked by a song, knowing it would sometimes take a while to absorb everything going on. It is indeed a journey and getting to see them live this year was a super fun step!
Welcome to Tool ! I have been to a lot of great concerts in my time, but Tool was on a different level... I walked out saying to myself "WTF did I just experience", it was an awesome experience.
tool is definitely an experience that goes far beyond music... It's like it contains a universe in itself... mathematics, philosophy, poetry, art, harmony, metaphysics...... On a conceptual level, this band creates a perfect fusion between rhythms, lyrics and visual elements that explore the depths of the soul. His lyrics always remain open to interpretation of the listener, which further enriches this journey into the deeps of his universe..........next song should be "Forty-six and 2."
The way you’re describing your feelings about this song is EXACTLY the reason tool fans love this music! It’s definitely not background music it requires a certain amount of concentration from the listener and if you do that you’ll be rewarded with a musical orgasm of sorts.
After being on this TOOL ride for several years now, I have discovered that if you don't like a tool song, it's because you are just not ready for it. Schism got me first, and almost 10 years later, after months on end of lateralus, vicarious, the pot, 46&2, right in two, pneuma, the grudge... "the patient" is now playing on repeat... Happy trails, it's quite a journey!
Excellent reaction! You said you don’t listen to music like this and I think I can positively tell you that there is no other music like this. There is no sound on earth that I have ever found more completely captivating at every moment. It is perfect
Maynard's vocals on this song is so touching, it's not my favorite song by them but his vocals are just beautiful here. And takes some time to digest Tool songs, and when the process completes, Tool becomes your new religion. They are something else completely.
@13:40 your gut instinct was right, I feel…”Mind[blowing],” lol. Came across this reaction on chance, & I have to say this is one of my favorite *authentic* 1st-time listening reaction to TOOL videos that I’ve ever seen! Honestly, I think you should go back & watch your facial expressions as a fledgling TOOL fan is born…it’s sorta miraculous & I’m positive that the “TOOL Army” of fans will descend upon your channel, if you post more of these fantastic, musically cosmic journeys of 1st-time listens & reactions. It genuinely warmed the cockles of my heart to see in your face the same emotions that each & every Tool fan will be all too happy to to relive “vicariously” (har-dee-harr you fans that already get the pun…) through your genuine 1st-time reaction vids. Liked & subscribed; please keep ‘em coming! I’d personally request Wings for Marie Parts 1 & 2 (they go together too well to skip one or the other, plus it’s one of the songs that Maynard James Keenan, the vocalist/lyricist, wrote in tribute to his mother; who passed away after fighting a terminal disease for 22 years (..?) I think? I’m rusty on the exact length of her illness, but roughly 10,000 Days; the title of the album that the tracks can be found on. Anyway, cheers for the vid - I loved it.
You picked my favorite song by these living legends 🔧Thanks again ❤great reaction... their music heals and helps open your third eye, that's why it hurts 😀 descending is fun, there's never a tool song too long
You did a great job with a very deep and complicated song, even for Tool. I'd love to see you react to The Pot, it'll be much easier on your brain I promise
Maynard James Keenan in my opinion, is the most underrated rock vocalist. He doesn’t really get brought up that often but his versatility is amazing! He can do soft spoken vocals, to just great singing, to heavy vocals! Not many other singers have his range
I am a huge Tool fan. I am 20 now and they actually shaped my music taste so much. When I was 13 I listened to Schism for the first time and that song is the reason I bought a bass and an electric guitar. This band is amazing, The Patient and Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned are my favourite songs
More Tool please!!!! These guys have been showing other rock and metal bands how to do it for 30+ years. Their music is such a journey. VERY HIGH level musicians!
I think you may have been reading along to the lyrics of a different Tool song (Lateralus). That would be very confusing. Relisten to The Patient while reading the lyrics to The Patient. You will get a deeper appreciation to this song. And you are ONE step closer to understanding Lateralus (when you get to that).
Tool very rarely follows that formulaic song layout that you described. Pay if the appeal for me is that one you do learn the cadence of the song and anticipate the changes of tempo and drops, it gets so amazing. The Patient is a very interesting place to start the journey.
Watching This reaction I think is the first time I've really listened to this song in a critical musical way in the hundreds of times i've heard it at this point. I had never really mentally locked into the fact that they are essentially playing variations of the same riff the entire song, but giving all these sort of different musical and tonal variations of it. I haven't listened to them in awhile, but I was realizing as they came up this week for me that outside of their first two records, the way they have been recorded and produced and how singular they are as a sound, they don't sound dated. Which with how particular they are about every detail of everything they do, I'm sure there was probably intentionality in that.
i understand that, in a world where 15 second tiktok clips reign supreme, a younger person might feel frustrated for not being able to focus their attention for seven minutes straight on a piece of music.
What you are feeling when hearing this song is exactly what the song is trying to convey, the tedium of being a perpetual medical patient, and trying to hold out hope for it to resolve in a positive way
Glad to see a reaction to this song. Its one of my faves that hits home. Does not get enough attention like the others. Too bad you read the wrong lyrics. :p ty nevertheelss
The most breathtaking music that has been created in our era. Enjoy and feel free to indulge or eject from the spiral. No shame if you’re not with it. Feeling flustered is exact and correct. Let’s go!
welcome to the TOOL rabbit hole... this will be a musical journey, so glad you can experience it... hear parabol/parabola, The Pot, 46 & 2..... I love this reaction...
I"I never really listened to any music like this..." Yup - there is no music like this. But yeah - you really dove into one of the deeper cuts of Tool's catalogue and I love it.
Tool is sort of a progressive rock band. You can go pretty deep thinking about EVERYTHING or completely zone out & enjoy it. "The Pot", "46 & 2", & "Lateralus" are full of stuff to think about!
Tool works best by listening about 100 times and trying to follow a different melody line through each time. Then you will know where to find all the subtle treats and really follow it all at once. They certainly evoke feels that fit the song theme on purpose, almost like a movie or opera. This one is about staying patient and nonreactive through repeated onslaughts of ridiculousness (life?) and it takes you on a ride through all the phases and feelings of that, using a repeated mantra. "wait it out..." So your comment of being evoked into a similar feeling state means it worked.
This is an interesting choice for your first Tool song, and reading the wrong lyrics to boot...I can understand feeling overwhelmed. But you've taken your first steps into a larger world. I want to see you react to more progressive metal and watch your brain melt 😆
The Patient? Wow. Almost nobody talks about/reacts to this song. Hell of a choice for your first Tool song lol. With that said I think the song is super under-rated. I see you've moved on to other songs, (I'll check those out next)...but I'm glad you didnt give up 😁. Oh and you compared them to Pink Floyd - good comparison. I've often said I feel like they're the Pink Floyd for my generation
Tool are my favourite band in the world because they are not like other bands and their music is not like other music, it takes you somewhere else and challenges you musically and lyrically. They are just the most interesting, intriguing and musically perfect band ive ever heard and while you kind of jumped in at the deep..ish end ...plz try to react to more ...your ears and brain will thank you for it.....Spiral out...
welcome to Tool. every song will feel like this at first except maybe their newer stuff which is a lot more mellow IMO. all of their music has a deeper meaning if you are willing to make the journey.
For getting a showcase of what Maynard can do as a singer, I'd say you picked a good place to start. Every Tool song is different, and they're all (ALL) good to insanely awesome. Enjoy the journey!
What you're noticing /describing @9:05 (and after) isn't specific to tool, it's one of the defining characteristics of progressive metal. The band Opeth is in a branch called progressive death metal and they're absolutely amazing imo. one of the greatest metal bands ever you should check them out!! 🎶🤘🤘
This isn't the greatest Tool tune to start off with if you've never really listened to them before, amazing as it is. If you're gonna keep doing Tool songs, which would definitely increase your subs BTW, I'd start off with "Vicarious", "46&2", or "The Pot". They have a bit more of the standard formula for songs you mentioned. Notice the tension and release elements in this one though, almost as if it was a resolution when you listen to the lyrics. Definitely not your typical cookie-cutter band.
Tool is an awesome journey. My favorite Maynard vocal is with another band of his called A Perfect Circle. He does a cover of Joni Mitchell's "The Fiddle and The Drum,"
Ah, nice to see your first tool experience. :D Thanks for sharing it with us! It is a great and unique band. They surely don't follow classic song structure and also their changing time signatures can mess with the brain a bit. There are many cool compositions, I'd recommend "Right in Two", "46&2", "Lateralus" (which the lyrics were from that you read, not the patient, but nevermind that). More tool would be nice for sure.
Interesting choice for an introduction to Tool. These guys are THE VERY BEST BAND I have ever heard in my life, my absolute favourite, and they are unlike ANYTHING ELSE out there. They are NOT a band for you to just pick up casually, or jump in the deep end and hope you can swim, along, it is a heady and very complex experience and something you really have to COMMIT to. But the rewards are very great indeed. Also, you didn't really pick the best track to start with, there are others whcih are a better anchor-point to start your Tool journey (although pretty much EVERY track they've ever done is worth checking out) ... The Pot is probably the very best one to really get a grounded hold of what they're about, although The Grudge, Forty Six & Two and Schism would do the job almost as well. Lateralus is the very pinnacle of their talents, with 7empest close behind, but these are both VERY serious pieces of truly intricate work that really do a number on your brain, so it's NOT a good ide to just jump on them cold, better to gety to know Tool first and then work your way up to them.
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You were listening the Patient but reading lyrics of Lateralus. Same album different songs🙂Welcome to TOOL rabbit hole.
thank you!
...i hope now she reads the lyrics to The Patient
😂😂
Glad you said something
@@mapexzildjian6361I hope she now listens to laturalus
Someone described Tool to me as 4 guys playing different songs at the same time and it somehow produces magic.
Danny Carey COULD play 5 songs at the same time, but he'd have to take his pants off
The better way to describe Tool is 4 guys playing 4 different songs and every once in a while they all stop and start together
I don't know about that.
You are the first reactor I have found that has started their Tool journey with "The Patient"! Such a deep song lyrically, musically and even personally for the singer. If you research what happened to Maynards mother and how long she suffered then you will begin to grasp his deeper meaning to being patient with caring for his mother, his patient. He often has multiple meanings possible to his lyrics. I look forward to further analyses from such a beautiful, intelligent, introspective, and open person willing to see deeper into music and especially this band. God bless you on this journey of enlightenment if you choose to 'spiral out' with us. Try "the Pot" next as a mainstream hit, 46&2 for a psychological and genetic journey to our higher selves, or "Descending" for a real trip through the fall and hopeful rise out of these crazy times we are in today. Thank you for your fun insightful reaction.
the moment you mention GOD i gotta roll. but otherwise well done.
The entirety of this album will completely blow your mind and fluster it in the most unexpected ways.
Rollercoaster is probably the #1 description of Tool's music, along with a journey. Welcome to the wonderful world of Tool. It only gets better from here. Keep reacting to them and the Tool army will follow. Can't wait to watch your journey. Spiral out...keep going.
It’s about time you listen to Tool. They’ve been around for over 30 years. Yes, it will be a journey. Please do more Tool.
Tool doesn't make it easy to feel their music but my god the rewards when it clicks... this song and this album are so important to me. This band will become an obsession if you delve in. This album is a spiritual experience for me. Literally. Especially the title track Lateralus. It touches the divine nature of the universe. And to think I didn't like this album when I first bought it! But after a week or so I was obsessed. That obsession became part of my personal growth as a person and it's so much more to me than just an album. It feels more like a doorway to my mind and a lens to help understand the abstract experience of life. Sounds crazy and maybe silly, right? Spiral out. Keep going. Spiral out.
It's hard to pick a favorite tool song, but the ones about his mother hit home the most.
Wings for Marie and 10000 days hits so hard bro
Love the fact that you read the lyrics to the "Lateralus" song and not to the song you were actually listening! 🤣
Very unusual way to start a Tool journey, but I am all here for it! The Grudge next, or literally anything else by them, they are one of the greatest bands that ever graced this earth
What’s funny I started with this album and I’ve been hooked ever since lol
The Pink Floyd comparison is very apt. Both bands are very philosophical by nature and greater than the sum of their parts, as well as very unique in their approach to songwriting.
More Tool please!! Their library is impressive, mind bending, and totally satisfying.
Ive heard this song a million times and that heavy bass drop still gives me chills every time i hear it. Enjoy this journey and the Tool army will follow you the whole way. Alot of reactors have done their whole discography.
My favorite part of this reaction is when she starts reading the wrong lyrics.
Oh god i CAN'T WAIT until you react to more tool, what a ride ahead! Please PLEASE when you get to Parabol and Parabola, find a version that plays both continuously, otherwise you miss the brain shattering transition
Happy holidays
I am a MEGAFAN of Tool. I’m not sure how much you’ve heard of them, but to me it appears that you haven’t heard them much. Keep trying on the songs. They are all masters of their craft. After hearing a few of the right songs (for you), you will become hooked. Tool is something you dive into. Before long, you’ll be looking into their lyrics, their timing, their vibe. Here are just a few to check out among many, many, MANY Tool songs.
Sober
Pneuma
Vicarious
Opiate
Schism
The rabbit hole runs deep if you dare to chase the rabbit. Good luck my friend! :)
Glad you found TOOL. They are often very overwhelming at first, but it resonates after and you come back for more. They are a genre for themself and masters of timeshifts and packing 300 riffs in one song.
For first listeners is recommend: The Pot. More accessible and rounded.
I can recommend: Right in Two, 46&2, Parabola/Parabol(allways together), Vicarious
Maynard is a phenomenal singer and if you want the big scream go for The Grudge(25 seconds scream), if you want another band that perfectly shifts between different sounds and switching styles listen to Opeth. They mix so many genres it is really amazing. Opeth - Harlequin Forest would be my first listeners recommendation.
Agreed. They are an incredible band but one does not simply walk into Tool xD
TOOL always keeps you on your toes. They tend to do 4 full loops of each part, which sometimes I don't life, but in songs like The Grudge, they'll cut themselves off from the 4 loops and just cut in with the next, rising part. Really cool how they do their music. Impressive, to say the least.
Tool is a fun rabbit hole.
Welcome to the music of Tool! So many songs from this band to experience. Also if you enjoy Maynard's voice, he's in two other bands that are equally as amazing: A Perfect Circle and Puscifer
The text you read was a line rom ''Lateralus'' actually. ''The Patient'' is definitely not the most ''beginner friendly'' of their songs. And i guess TOOL is sort of an aquired taste. Ear and brain hava to adapt a bit to their style of music. i had my struggle with it at first too. But man, was it worth the effort to dive into it. I hope you can enjoy the ride. As i did finally. 💎
Even as an early fan, _Ænima_ threw me for a loop. A couple of songs, I got into easily, but the rest of the album took multiple listenings to start to appreciate. The more listens I got, the more I began to love it. It was a lesson I took forward when later albums came out. I was more open to not being immediately hooked by a song, knowing it would sometimes take a while to absorb everything going on.
It is indeed a journey and getting to see them live this year was a super fun step!
Oh please do more TOOL. Not the easiest song to start with but it was fun to watch! Welcome to the spiral. TOOL Army checking in.
Welcome to Tool !
I have been to a lot of great concerts in my time, but Tool was on a different level... I walked out saying to myself "WTF did I just experience", it was an awesome experience.
Hahaha she's reading the lyrics to Lateralus
tool is definitely an experience that goes far beyond music... It's like it contains a universe in itself... mathematics, philosophy, poetry, art, harmony, metaphysics......
On a conceptual level, this band creates a perfect fusion between rhythms, lyrics and visual elements that explore the depths of the soul. His lyrics always remain open to
interpretation of the listener, which further enriches this journey into the deeps of his universe..........next song should be "Forty-six and 2."
The way you’re describing your feelings about this song is EXACTLY the reason tool fans love this music! It’s definitely not background music it requires a certain amount of concentration from the listener and if you do that you’ll be rewarded with a musical orgasm of sorts.
After being on this TOOL ride for several years now, I have discovered that if you don't like a tool song, it's because you are just not ready for it. Schism got me first, and almost 10 years later, after months on end of lateralus, vicarious, the pot, 46&2, right in two, pneuma, the grudge... "the patient" is now playing on repeat... Happy trails, it's quite a journey!
Excellent reaction! You said you don’t listen to music like this and I think I can positively tell you that there is no other music like this. There is no sound on earth that I have ever found more completely captivating at every moment. It is perfect
literally the first time i hear any tool song im like wtf is this noise, then a week later its my favourite song haha.
Maynard's vocals on this song is so touching, it's not my favorite song by them but his vocals are just beautiful here.
And takes some time to digest Tool songs, and when the process completes, Tool becomes your new religion. They are something else completely.
@13:40 your gut instinct was right, I feel…”Mind[blowing],” lol. Came across this reaction on chance, & I have to say this is one of my favorite *authentic* 1st-time listening reaction to TOOL videos that I’ve ever seen! Honestly, I think you should go back & watch your facial expressions as a fledgling TOOL fan is born…it’s sorta miraculous & I’m positive that the “TOOL Army” of fans will descend upon your channel, if you post more of these fantastic, musically cosmic journeys of 1st-time listens & reactions. It genuinely warmed the cockles of my heart to see in your face the same emotions that each & every Tool fan will be all too happy to to relive “vicariously” (har-dee-harr you fans that already get the pun…) through your genuine 1st-time reaction vids. Liked & subscribed; please keep ‘em coming! I’d personally request Wings for Marie Parts 1 & 2 (they go together too well to skip one or the other, plus it’s one of the songs that Maynard James Keenan, the vocalist/lyricist, wrote in tribute to his mother; who passed away after fighting a terminal disease for 22 years (..?) I think? I’m rusty on the exact length of her illness, but roughly 10,000 Days; the title of the album that the tracks can be found on. Anyway, cheers for the vid - I loved it.
You picked my favorite song by these living legends 🔧Thanks again ❤great reaction...
their music heals and helps open your third eye, that's why it hurts 😀 descending is fun,
there's never a tool song too long
You did a great job with a very deep and complicated song, even for Tool. I'd love to see you react to The Pot, it'll be much easier on your brain I promise
Maynard James Keenan in my opinion, is the most underrated rock vocalist. He doesn’t really get brought up that often but his versatility is amazing! He can do soft spoken vocals, to just great singing, to heavy vocals! Not many other singers have his range
He has unmatched talent in my humble opinion!
Basically there's him and Mike Patton
U underrated? Everyone loves Maynard
Do more tool you explain it very well. Its music to its purest form!
My favourite part of Tool is that every member has a solo.
My other favourite part of Tool is how they all play their solo at the same time
I am a huge Tool fan. I am 20 now and they actually shaped my music taste so much. When I was 13 I listened to Schism for the first time and that song is the reason I bought a bass and an electric guitar. This band is amazing, The Patient and Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned are my favourite songs
More Tool please!!!! These guys have been showing other rock and metal bands how to do it for 30+ years. Their music is such a journey. VERY HIGH level musicians!
One of the pinnacles of music making. A true masterpiece that offers new gifts with each subsequent listen.
TOOL is the rabbithole everyone should stumble down into. ❤
I think you may have been reading along to the lyrics of a different Tool song (Lateralus). That would be very confusing. Relisten to The Patient while reading the lyrics to The Patient. You will get a deeper appreciation to this song. And you are ONE step closer to understanding Lateralus (when you get to that).
You just stumbled upon one of the greatest bands in the world! Enjoy!
Tool very rarely follows that formulaic song layout that you described. Pay if the appeal for me is that one you do learn the cadence of the song and anticipate the changes of tempo and drops, it gets so amazing. The Patient is a very interesting place to start the journey.
I love watching Tool fans being born. Young lady, keep listening, you have no idea the wondeful journey you are about to embark on.
Finally Tool!! Been waiting on this!! Enjoy the ride my friend and Merry Christmas
This right here is a song I've listened to a million times. It's like taking a flying carpet and riding on the sound waves
Starting Tool on Hard Mode. Bravo, don't get discouraged, their musical talent can't be denied.
It's spiritual!....It vibrates something different in you!!!
Watching This reaction I think is the first time I've really listened to this song in a critical musical way in the hundreds of times i've heard it at this point. I had never really mentally locked into the fact that they are essentially playing variations of the same riff the entire song, but giving all these sort of different musical and tonal variations of it. I haven't listened to them in awhile, but I was realizing as they came up this week for me that outside of their first two records, the way they have been recorded and produced and how singular they are as a sound, they don't sound dated. Which with how particular they are about every detail of everything they do, I'm sure there was probably intentionality in that.
I’m so excited for you. I wish I could experience tool for the first time again.
Alex Grey is the artist that Tool got to create the album cover and a few other images.
Check out the temple he created
This is the single most meaningful song I've ever heard still.
I feel like whoever suggested The Patient as a good starting point on your TOOL journey wanted to see your brain melt in realtime.
Tool is more of an experience than a band. Continue down the rabbit hole- a ton of amazing music ahead. Spiral Out...
i understand that, in a world where 15 second tiktok clips reign supreme, a younger person might feel frustrated for not being able to focus their attention for seven minutes straight on a piece of music.
Welcome! “That’s heavy!” You certainly have the tool-face! Keep going!
Welcome to Tool. Check out the track Lateralus, and make sure it's a lyrics video to get full appreciation. It's a wild journey.
What you are feeling when hearing this song is exactly what the song is trying to convey, the tedium of being a perpetual medical patient, and trying to hold out hope for it to resolve in a positive way
Glad to see a reaction to this song. Its one of my faves that hits home. Does not get enough attention like the others. Too bad you read the wrong lyrics. :p ty nevertheelss
The most breathtaking music that has been created in our era. Enjoy and feel free to indulge or eject from the spiral. No shame if you’re not with it.
Feeling flustered is exact and correct. Let’s go!
Start this album from the first song, listen to it start to finish. You will experience every emotion, and even some new ones.
welcome to the TOOL rabbit hole... this will be a musical journey, so glad you can experience it... hear parabol/parabola, The Pot, 46 & 2..... I love this reaction...
I"I never really listened to any music like this..."
Yup - there is no music like this. But yeah - you really dove into one of the deeper cuts of Tool's catalogue and I love it.
Crazy for this to be the first tool song you ever listened to. Definitely more accessible stuff out there to get you started
Tool is sort of a progressive rock band. You can go pretty deep thinking about EVERYTHING or completely zone out & enjoy it. "The Pot", "46 & 2", & "Lateralus" are full of stuff to think about!
Tool works best by listening about 100 times and trying to follow a different melody line through each time. Then you will know where to find all the subtle treats and really follow it all at once. They certainly evoke feels that fit the song theme on purpose, almost like a movie or opera. This one is about staying patient and nonreactive through repeated onslaughts of ridiculousness (life?) and it takes you on a ride through all the phases and feelings of that, using a repeated mantra. "wait it out..." So your comment of being evoked into a similar feeling state means it worked.
This is an interesting choice for your first Tool song, and reading the wrong lyrics to boot...I can understand feeling overwhelmed. But you've taken your first steps into a larger world. I want to see you react to more progressive metal and watch your brain melt 😆
You really jumped right in the deep end with no floaties on this one. Good job. More dammit!
The Patient? Wow. Almost nobody talks about/reacts to this song. Hell of a choice for your first Tool song lol. With that said I think the song is super under-rated. I see you've moved on to other songs, (I'll check those out next)...but I'm glad you didnt give up 😁. Oh and you compared them to Pink Floyd - good comparison. I've often said I feel like they're the Pink Floyd for my generation
Nice Reaction. Perhaps my fav tool song.
Great reaction! Please more Tool!
One of the best songs tool has crafted
Tool are my favourite band in the world because they are not like other bands and their music is not like other music, it takes you somewhere else and challenges you musically and lyrically. They are just the most interesting, intriguing and musically perfect band ive ever heard and while you kind of jumped in at the deep..ish end ...plz try to react to more ...your ears and brain will thank you for it.....Spiral out...
There is no music like Tool, they're a category of their own.
I listen to this on repeat anytime I'm waiting around in a hospital
Welcome to tool, you will love your journey x
welcome to Tool. every song will feel like this at first except maybe their newer stuff which is a lot more mellow IMO. all of their music has a deeper meaning if you are willing to make the journey.
For getting a showcase of what Maynard can do as a singer, I'd say you picked a good place to start. Every Tool song is different, and they're all (ALL) good to insanely awesome. Enjoy the journey!
What you're noticing /describing @9:05 (and after) isn't specific to tool, it's one of the defining characteristics of progressive metal. The band Opeth is in a branch called progressive death metal and they're absolutely amazing imo. one of the greatest metal bands ever you should check them out!! 🎶🤘🤘
He is speaking about his mother that will not give up on him for the simple 6she was disabled 😢
This isn't the greatest Tool tune to start off with if you've never really listened to them before, amazing as it is. If you're gonna keep doing Tool songs, which would definitely increase your subs BTW, I'd start off with "Vicarious", "46&2", or "The Pot". They have a bit more of the standard formula for songs you mentioned. Notice the tension and release elements in this one though, almost as if it was a resolution when you listen to the lyrics. Definitely not your typical cookie-cutter band.
even lateralus
This is my favorite Tool song the song Eon Blue Apocalypse leads into this song very well highly recommend to listen to that before the song.
If you like the artwork, buy the cd and page through the book. Brilliant packaging:artwork.
You have to do the song lateralus, now that you are familiar with the lyrics
More Tool !! this band is a hidden gem
Merry Christmas, Beautiful Rachel
Maynard writes his lyrics to the song. He said he wants his voice to flow with the music.
More Tool please, and enjoy your journey now that you've found them. :)
One of my favorite T00L songs. Spiral out!!! Keep going 🌀
Tool is an awesome journey. My favorite Maynard vocal is with another band of his called A Perfect Circle. He does a cover of Joni Mitchell's "The Fiddle and The Drum,"
Ah, nice to see your first tool experience. :D Thanks for sharing it with us! It is a great and unique band. They surely don't follow classic song structure and also their changing time signatures can mess with the brain a bit. There are many cool compositions, I'd recommend "Right in Two", "46&2", "Lateralus" (which the lyrics were from that you read, not the patient, but nevermind that). More tool would be nice for sure.
its supposed to feel like movie of how the universe was made! the band is a music soundtrack for life
Interesting choice for an introduction to Tool. These guys are THE VERY BEST BAND I have ever heard in my life, my absolute favourite, and they are unlike ANYTHING ELSE out there. They are NOT a band for you to just pick up casually, or jump in the deep end and hope you can swim, along, it is a heady and very complex experience and something you really have to COMMIT to. But the rewards are very great indeed. Also, you didn't really pick the best track to start with, there are others whcih are a better anchor-point to start your Tool journey (although pretty much EVERY track they've ever done is worth checking out) ... The Pot is probably the very best one to really get a grounded hold of what they're about, although The Grudge, Forty Six & Two and Schism would do the job almost as well. Lateralus is the very pinnacle of their talents, with 7empest close behind, but these are both VERY serious pieces of truly intricate work that really do a number on your brain, so it's NOT a good ide to just jump on them cold, better to gety to know Tool first and then work your way up to them.
Agree 💯
Getting restless and nervous from a song about patience.
Welcome to Tool and Spiral out :)
brace for tool army incoming!
You just heard "The patient"by Tool and read the lyrics of "Lateralus"by Tool.
Tool is next level music. It'll get you hooked for sure!
Every song is a an adventure
There is reason there is a Tool Army. They bring a lot to the table and it makes many very interesting meals. There is no Tool Light, only Tool.
shoulda done the grudge from this album.