This particular song addresses the hypocrisy of trumped up drug charges, thus the references to kangaroo courts and pissing all over his black kettle which is him addressing the hypocrisy by the title of the song being the "Pot" calling the kettle black.
disagree, I think it's about divorce court. she's accusing him of cheating when she's cheated more than him. " Rob the grave to snow the cradle." She's younger and probably got pregnant then hooked him in court. Maybe she even had an abortion to "burn the evidence" that it wasn't his. She's in court lying about him crying alligator tears and her blue eye makeup is running (weeping shades of cozened indigo)
If you're having trouble understanding Maynard's delivery, you're not alone. Sometimes we forget, since we've heard these songs hundreds if not thousands of times, that Maynard's vocal choices are not always easy for newcomers. Go ahead and have the lyrics up on Genius or wherever so that you can pick out what he's saying. Of course, if you listen to the songs over and over again, like most of us have for decades, you will no longer have any trouble understanding the words and in fact you'll be correcting the lyric sites :D Great reaction and I really appreciate your willingness to study the music. It is so worthy and so rewarding.
Lol so true. Tool music is notoriously worded wrong in lyrics videos, lol I see it all the damn time, it drives me insane lol. I remember years ago reading that Maynard didn't want the lyrics in the CD case so people could essentially hear whatever they wanted to hear. Although their new album I ordered has the lyrics in the case, but funnily enough, I've seen these lyric videos with incorrect lyrics as well! 😁
I've been listening to Tool since Sober came out and I still don't pick up the depth of meaning of these songs on my own. My whole reason for getting into reaction videos at my age was to hear how these songs hit other people and I am amazed at people who can pull any meaning out of these songs on a first listen. I'm always so lost in the music that until I read the lyrics I usually only understand about every fifth word and with Maynard I really need to hear or read almost all the words and think about how he assembles them together before I can get at any of the layers of meaning.
The way that Tool composes their songs is rather unique. They guitar player and the base player will come up with some riffs and jam back and forth until they think have have something. They then get together with Danny Carey the drummer who then adds the time signatures and slowly build what they have into a cohesive and musically, finished song. Only then do they present what they have to the singer. Maynard listens to the song and emotions and slowly builds the lyrics around what he's hearing. Tool for the longest time didn't include lyrics with their music, as they feel the music comes 1st. That may give you some idea of how to proceed in your Tool journey. Their lyrics are mostly cryptic and allows the listener to interpret them on individual base, so pretty much, no interpretation is wrong. It changes from person to person and most fans of the band find they change on a personal level over time. Subbed and will check out more of your reactions.✌🤘
This song came out in 2006 so it’s pretty recent. They are still popular. Their album that came out in 2019 just a few months ago knocked Taylor Swift off #1 on the billboard charts.
You've gained the attention of probably one of the most loyal fanbases on the planet. You're going to get a lot of requests to watch literally everyone's favorite songs. I'd like to keep seeing some variety though, so maybe check out some Ryuichi Sakamoto, King Crimson, and some stuff like Blackbird Blackbird.
46 & 2 might be a little too advanced for him... He would have to study biogenetics and metaphysics for a bit before tackling those lyrics. Start him off easier with Jambi or Right in Two where the lyrics are more digestible.
@@wearenotamused6455 Ticks and Leeches is pretty straightforward lyrically too :p Hush, Vicarious, Invincible, Rosetta Stoned (technically) are all pretty on the nose as well. Opiate only requires one sentence to understand the lyrics in context "Religion is the opiate of the masses".
You got yourself a sub my friend. I would recommend "The Grudge" as your next Tool song. I also really like your video format - listening all the way through and then doing all your talking after.
I'm glad you take the time to disect the song and lyrics. I have been a member of the TooL army for 26 years and always enjoy newcomers reactions. Ride the spiral down and back again... This is a life changing adventure you're on and I wish you the best.
Yeah TooL has a way of making other bands sound like toddlers trying to play instruments. Every member of TooL clicks with eachother perfectly. Thats why they haven't broken up or even really fought with eachother in 30 years of playing.
Here comes the #Toolarmy. I saw their 26th show ever in 92 in Seattle. Probly 30 times since and lucky enough to see them in 2020 in SD. This will be a fun journey. Subbed for more. Do Puenma drum cam video to see the GOAT!
I'd say this is a bad idea when listening for the first time. Processing the meaning of the lyrics distracts from the overall song. Focus on feeling the song first time round, then pull the lyrics up on your second listen. You'll be able to appreciate things more that way.
Thanks for another Tool reaction. Please react to The Grudge, Lateralus or Schism next. P.S. You have an awesome voice. I can imagine you doing voice in radio, or voice overs in a variety of ways. 👍
Thank you so much! I will definitely check those songs out next, and I’ve never heard that from anyone about my voice before, I appreciate you! Top tier compliment ❤️
Yesssssss I am loving this. I've loved tool for so many years, passionately, and love introducing people to them. Seeing you vibing and sinking into this song (one of my favorites), which I used to play drums to, made me smile. New subscriber, love.
@@TeezMcGee But stay away from the official music video for Schism. It's probably the weirdest music video I've ever seen. For that matter, stay away from all of Tool's videos, at least for the first listen. They're just too distracting!
Pay attention to the drumming on all their tracks and the way Danny Carey is able to seamlessly work in polyrhythms and his limb independence is second to none. They don’t call him the octopus for no reason
One of the reasons why their sound is so unique is that the three instrumentalists, compose the song, work it out, record it and send the tapes to Maynard. He then interprets it and writes lyrics to fit the music. He's essentially a 4th instrumentalist in a way. Anyway, I really enjoyed the video. It's a cool feeling to see a new fan emerge from a first time listener experience and you have a great format and you're very thoughtful. BTW, The Grudge, Lateralus (get ready for some math rock), Right in Two. The list goes on. Enjoy!
Steve Willis I appreciate your thoughtful feedback! Sincerely, thank you and I will look into those records, a few people have also told me to check out those same records, will do!
Really, of all the next songs, do that one? I feel like there are wayyyy better next songs for this guy that will keep his interest up. Do not get me wrong, parabol/parabola are amazing songs, but I really think you'll understand it better with some context.
Great work buddy and best wishes from Australia. I believe the lyrics of this song are about hypocrisy not cannabis like a lot of people think. The pot refers to the pot calling the kettle black. "When you pissed all over my black kettle.." Keep it up!
Tool one of my all time favorite bands there drummer Danny Carey total beast on drums all at top of there game from day one been fan since they came out years ago total fan!!!!!!!!
Loving your reactions man. Something you might find interesting, when you said how you loved how the guitarist is doing this one thing over here, and then another guitar over there... but he can't be doing both, so gotta be two guitarists right? So in that bit, one of those guitars is the guitarist Adam Jones, the other "guitar" sound is actually the bassist Justin Chancellor on his bass. Justin can do that sometimes, what he can do on his bass is amazing! They are ALL amazing. Love it man, keep em coming 👍
Adam uses the delay so magically. They don’t have a second guitarist so most of those other guitar parts are just the delayed effect on the guitar panned to multiple sections
The Pot lyrics are all metaphors. The pot calling the kettle black. Cozened indigo refers to fake tears from lemon juice in their eyes. Look up what a kagaroo court is, that will give you that metaphor. This is a crazy song lyrically. Excellent though!!
The song is about judgement and hypocrisy. Pot calling the kettle black, kangaroo courts, throwing stones in glass houses etc etc. like you said, I see it as someone reflecting on being judged or looked down on by a hypocrite.
Well fellow Tool Army infantry we've just hooked another one🙂🙂 If you don't understand that Kangaroo thing, it's a reference to a kangaroo court, which is when someone is considered guilty before a trial whether they're guilty or not. Great Reaction, I didn't think you where stupid at all!!! Tool is something that can take a bit of time to wrap your head around, I've been listening to them since 1996 and I still have to really think about it sometimes and English is my foremost talent.
The term Kangaroo Court is from colonial days... There weren't enough judges in the early days to cover all the cases in all the counties so judges 'jumped' from town to town. What we the people found out was that Judges who were not local residents often didnt give a damn about the facts or outcomes... They were paid based on cases closed... So justice and accountability went out the window.
Great reaction dude! I really like your editing when the music is playing and how it let's us know what you're think without needing to pause it. So a lot of people are gonna ask that you do the drum cam version of pneuma and I totally agree it's awesome, but I would suggest you first listen to the studio version first to see how everything blends together really well. The live version is amazing and shows how awesome Danny Carey is, but I feel you'll appreciate it much more after hearing the original version. Just my suggestion, you do you. Keep up the cool videos man!
Dylan De La Pena appreciate you bro! You’re one of the few ppl to speak on the editing of the video, I defiantly try to put some love into it bc I feel the viewer can sense it, I’ll definitely check out that record (studio version) first, again i appreciate the thoughtful feedback my man, hope to see you in future posts
@@TeezMcGee yeah dude I think the editing is awesome! It adds a lot to the reaction before and after the song. It's clear you put a lot of work into it.
Teez McGee indeed. That’s one of the most impressive things about this band - how rich and multifaceted the music is considering they are instrumentally just a trio.
Your definitely right about multiple guitars. When you produce rock or metal you tend to always have 2-4 guitar tracks in order for it to sound massive and really cut through the mix so it stands out. Same will go for vocals. Bass and drums will usually get one track because those sit back in the mix because the guitar and vocals don't have enough low end to really mess with them too much.
New sub, saw you were getting into TOOL and I wanted to watch you react to it for your first time. I've been a fan since '97 and I love everything they've ever done. You should check out "Lateralus" it's based off if the Fibbonacci sequence and Golden Ratio found in nature. I really think you'd like it, enjoy the ride I'll be watching your trip down the rabbit hole.
This song is definitely cryptic, it took some deep dives on google to sort it out. But don’t stop with lyrics with their song, they’re important. Nice reaction!
Right in two is a great song whenever you can get to it. Great lyrics and a beautiful melody. Not to mention the Indian and African drum influence throughout the song. Their drummer is highly influenced by African drums, as well as many other styles, so you will hear him using certain drums and techniques that have never been done before.
Great video my friend! Absolute gem of a band that noone can really compare in their category. Keep checking out tool and you will get alot of views. Tool has one of the fiercest, most loyal fan bases of literally ANY rock band, and you will find out why the more you dig into them. Someone already told you to check out lyrics while listening, that's definitely a good idea. They have some incredibly deep music. The music is nice, but when you dig into the lyrics, they will blow your mind. Alot of their songs are about personal, and spiritual growth. And other songs are just hilarious troll songs, while others are extremely somber and sad. I recommend the entire lateralus album, one by one. The whole album is like one long song, with one main concept for the whole thing. Sorry for the book I typed, lol. Anyways, welcome to the tool black hole, you will dig them.
Dude, glad ya like the music, it has a pull. But ya need to see lyrics of bands, messages to hear. Some good, some bad, some stupid, but it all ministers to us. Keep going with the reactions man👍
As you have probably already heard you our own 2 a band that really can't be compared to anybody else because they almost transcend music. That sounds fucked up but when you open your mind and listen to the lyrics melodies and every instrument as a whole, not just hear but listen period. Hopefully you can see what I mean. Would love to see you check out some of their old stuff before you hit their new stuff. There are so many good songs it's hard to choose from but The Grudge and Lateralus are two that I would try to hit first before moving on to all of their other fire ass music. And they have some of the best production you will ever hear. I always love seeing people be open-minded and check out stuff they normally would not because sometimes in life I feel like I'm the only one 😂. Good shit is good shit m, no matter what genre it may fall under. So thank you for this content my friend. 🤘😝🤘
it's all good. Tool is heavily bass oriented accompanied by one of the best drummers to pick up the sticks. Maynards vocals are widely considered a Genius lyricists with the range to match. Adam guitar is so unique. Its doesn't sound very intricate or tough to play which is why most people dont give him much credit as a guitarist. If they only knew how to play. keep up the positive attitude and with time the vocals will become clearer. Took me awhile to understand hip hop and rap. Peace brotha
Caleb M lmaooooooo I was taking notes sorry about that but the Bass sounds like my speed 🤣🤣🤣 background guy, goes unnoticed most of the time, lol that’s perfect for me 😂
Great review! This is an excellent band really sucks you in. Definitel lyrics videos or on hand for the videos, makes it easier. Definitely check out laturalus , the grudge, or ticks and leaches next. All great songs!!
You have to let your ear adjust to this type of music if you want pick out the lyrics. It should be said that, in this genre, the lyrics aren’t any more important than the instruments to the meaning of the song. I would listen to “Vicarious” or “46’&2”’ next.
Tom Wolfe thank you my man! I’ve been getting quite a few requests for that 46&2, you’ll see that on the feed very soon! Again thank you for the feedback! 🙌
He is actually using a lot of delay on his guitar effects, maybe that created the illusion of "many guitars" ;-) . Great reaction dude! I am using the same pedal as well, its nasty!
@@TeezMcGee always a pleasure to enlighten people wo are open minded to new/different music :) Keep your work up, brother! I like the fact, that you analyze the lyrics afterwards and you are not stopping the videos a lot. Greetings from Germany! :)
When are you going to get on fear inoculum? Descending is the greatest tool track ever recorded. I've been listening tool tool since before the undertow album
They do have a bassist, Justin Chancellor absolute legend. Afaik they only have one guitarist I think he just recorded multiple parts and only plays one live? I'm not sure tbh
Muddy waters is a reference to heroin use. You keep listening, you will be forced to expand your vocabulary. Welcome to the army, my friend. You keep listening and reacting, the Tool Army will come to support you! Strap in for the ride! Great reaction!
Andy G wow man, thank you and I didn’t know that what he was referencing, appreciate you guys for having me! I’ll definitely be doing more of their stuff! 🙌
I will try to do lyric videos because it is very helpful. I'll listen to this band for years without ever knowing some of the lyrics and whenever I discovered the lyrics they hit a new plateau. you gotta combine the vocals & lyrics with the music to get to that place in my humble opinion of course. The band really wants you to interpret the meaning of the lyrics how ever you wish. That's why some songs are kind of hard to make out and it's almost like the vocals are mixed in with the instruments just as if it is another instrument so sometimes it's hard to make them out. It made it much easier for me to either read the lyrics while listening or watch lyric videos. Suggest checking out "the grudge" and or "Lateralus" next before getting into later stuff. Hopefully it will blow your mind as it did mine. But you do it however you wish my friend, there are a lot of bossy ass people that demand you do this a certain way but...F em'. 🤘😜🤘
Adam Stewart yes you’re right man! I have to just experience the music but I love reading the lyrics like poetry lol appreciate the feedback man and I’ll definitely have the lyrics on hand next time
I read this interesting perspective from someone on Reddit who made connections to this song and Led Zepplin. The post mentioned how they’ve stolen material from other bands and it said they copied/stole a lot of style from the famous blues player muddy waters. They were sued by a band named Spirit for stealing their song and making it the intro to Stairway to Heaven. It’s a blatant rip off but Zepplin actually won the case. Like “liar, lawyer. Mirror show me what’s the difference”. The post made a lot of other great points. I’m not saying it’s true but it is interesting. One thing is true is that he’s definitely condemning hypocrisy. His lyrics are always multifaceted and hard to interpret but really kind of for you to interpret for yourself about what it means to you, maybe. www.reddit.com/r/ToolBand/comments/c8pr68/the_pot_is_really_about_led_zeppelin/
Welcome to the rabbit hole. While you are enjoying the make sure you eventually listen to their early stuff from Opiate and Undertow. It will help you gain a sense of how they have evolved of the years.
This particular song addresses the hypocrisy of trumped up drug charges, thus the references to kangaroo courts and pissing all over his black kettle which is him addressing the hypocrisy by the title of the song being the "Pot" calling the kettle black.
GregorysBrain unbelievable breakdown my friend thank you for this! 🙌
disagree, I think it's about divorce court. she's accusing him of cheating when she's cheated more than him. " Rob the grave to snow the cradle." She's younger and probably got pregnant then hooked him in court. Maybe she even had an abortion to "burn the evidence" that it wasn't his. She's in court lying about him crying alligator tears and her blue eye makeup is running (weeping shades of cozened indigo)
GregorysBrain well summed up 👍
@@Hobodeluxe960 You've gone through a bad divorce, I take it?
If you're having trouble understanding Maynard's delivery, you're not alone. Sometimes we forget, since we've heard these songs hundreds if not thousands of times, that Maynard's vocal choices are not always easy for newcomers. Go ahead and have the lyrics up on Genius or wherever so that you can pick out what he's saying. Of course, if you listen to the songs over and over again, like most of us have for decades, you will no longer have any trouble understanding the words and in fact you'll be correcting the lyric sites :D Great reaction and I really appreciate your willingness to study the music. It is so worthy and so rewarding.
Lol so true. Tool music is notoriously worded wrong in lyrics videos, lol I see it all the damn time, it drives me insane lol. I remember years ago reading that Maynard didn't want the lyrics in the CD case so people could essentially hear whatever they wanted to hear. Although their new album I ordered has the lyrics in the case, but funnily enough, I've seen these lyric videos with incorrect lyrics as well! 😁
Agreed. Maynard likes to sing "under" the music a lot of the time. Especially on Aenima
I've been listening to Tool since Sober came out and I still don't pick up the depth of meaning of these songs on my own. My whole reason for getting into reaction videos at my age was to hear how these songs hit other people and I am amazed at people who can pull any meaning out of these songs on a first listen. I'm always so lost in the music that until I read the lyrics I usually only understand about every fifth word and with Maynard I really need to hear or read almost all the words and think about how he assembles them together before I can get at any of the layers of meaning.
Welcome to the TOOL universe. You listen 'Sober' 1993, 'Stinkfist' 1996, 'Lateralus' 2001, 'Vicarius' 2006, 'Pneuma' 2019
Keenan 77 appreciate you bro! I’ll definitely check those out
Greetings from Rome
Sober has been done already. But he could check out the live from '93 for comparison.... :)
gotta add salival version of push it
@@JB-423
Amen to that
The way that Tool composes their songs is rather unique. They guitar player and the base player will come up with some riffs and jam back and forth until they think have have something. They then get together with Danny Carey the drummer who then adds the time signatures and slowly build what they have into a cohesive and musically, finished song. Only then do they present what they have to the singer. Maynard listens to the song and emotions and slowly builds the lyrics around what he's hearing. Tool for the longest time didn't include lyrics with their music, as they feel the music comes 1st. That may give you some idea of how to proceed in your Tool journey. Their lyrics are mostly cryptic and allows the listener to interpret them on individual base, so pretty much, no interpretation is wrong. It changes from person to person and most fans of the band find they change on a personal level over time. Subbed and will check out more of your reactions.✌🤘
Thank you for explaining this to him... I've had to write that sooooooo many times it gets old.
This song came out in 2006 so it’s pretty recent. They are still popular. Their album that came out in 2019 just a few months ago knocked Taylor Swift off #1 on the billboard charts.
Really??? Oh they’re the goats 🤣🔥🔥🔥
@@TeezMcGee ...yea, pretty much lol. They are on their own island.
I'm OGT since 93
@@mapexzildjian6361 OGT
From '92,
The first ep
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;)
@@EiriUesugiKun yeah, I was a year late. Another drummer friend of mine turn me on to them
@@EiriUesugiKun nipple rings, new tattoos and a dope beastie tee?
You've gained the attention of probably one of the most loyal fanbases on the planet. You're going to get a lot of requests to watch literally everyone's favorite songs. I'd like to keep seeing some variety though, so maybe check out some Ryuichi Sakamoto, King Crimson, and some stuff like Blackbird Blackbird.
CallMeCraig thank you
Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole! I'd recommend 46 & 2 next.
GregorysBrain thank you for the suggestion! Thanks for having me! 🙌
46 & 2 might be a little too advanced for him... He would have to study biogenetics and metaphysics for a bit before tackling those lyrics. Start him off easier with Jambi or Right in Two where the lyrics are more digestible.
@@wearenotamused6455 Ticks and Leeches is pretty straightforward lyrically too :p Hush, Vicarious, Invincible, Rosetta Stoned (technically) are all pretty on the nose as well. Opiate only requires one sentence to understand the lyrics in context "Religion is the opiate of the masses".
You got yourself a sub my friend. I would recommend "The Grudge" as your next Tool song. I also really like your video format - listening all the way through and then doing all your talking after.
Appreciate you! And yes I was told to do it this way by the viewers, again thank you and I’ll check that record out soon 🙌
Responding from my second channel lol sorry
I'm glad you take the time to disect the song and lyrics. I have been a member of the TooL army for 26 years and always enjoy newcomers reactions. Ride the spiral down and back again... This is a life changing adventure you're on and I wish you the best.
Appreciate you guys welcoming me! And yes it’s definitely life changing tbh, I don’t even see music the same anymore 🙌
Yeah TooL has a way of making other bands sound like toddlers trying to play instruments. Every member of TooL clicks with eachother perfectly. Thats why they haven't broken up or even really fought with eachother in 30 years of playing.
Here comes the #Toolarmy. I saw their 26th show ever in 92 in Seattle. Probly 30 times since and lucky enough to see them in 2020 in SD. This will be a fun journey. Subbed for more. Do Puenma drum cam video to see the GOAT!
Wow you’re a diehard, I know that 92 show was memorable for you, I’ll defiantly check that out too!
Should do Tool reactions with lyrics on hand. Very deep and often spiritual content. Enjoy the ride
Cunning Linguist thank you! I will try that in the next one
@@TeezMcGee he's right🙂🙂
Agreed
I'd say this is a bad idea when listening for the first time. Processing the meaning of the lyrics distracts from the overall song.
Focus on feeling the song first time round, then pull the lyrics up on your second listen. You'll be able to appreciate things more that way.
Thanks for another Tool reaction. Please react to The Grudge, Lateralus or Schism next.
P.S. You have an awesome voice. I can imagine you doing voice in radio, or voice overs in a variety of ways. 👍
Thank you so much! I will definitely check those songs out next, and I’ve never heard that from anyone about my voice before, I appreciate you! Top tier compliment ❤️
@@TeezMcGee You're very welcome. ❤️
Yesssssss I am loving this. I've loved tool for so many years, passionately, and love introducing people to them. Seeing you vibing and sinking into this song (one of my favorites), which I used to play drums to, made me smile. New subscriber, love.
You’ve found Tool, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. That is a lifetime worth of incredible music just with those three
I like your perspective. I would suggest ‘right in two’ or ‘schism’ next
Alex Miller appreciate you! Thank you, and ok I’ve gotten that schism request a bunch, I think I’ll get on that 🙌
@@TeezMcGee Yes, Schism is great. That's the first Tool song that really hooked me.
@@TeezMcGee But stay away from the official music video for Schism. It's probably the weirdest music video I've ever seen. For that matter, stay away from all of Tool's videos, at least for the first listen. They're just too distracting!
Right in Two is one if my fav tool songs.
"Liar, lawyer, mirror show me what's the difference"! FIRE!!
Pay attention to the drumming on all their tracks and the way Danny Carey is able to seamlessly work in polyrhythms and his limb independence is second to none. They don’t call him the octopus for no reason
I love that it looks like you are sitting with the young men of this band. A decade ago!
One of the reasons why their sound is so unique is that the three instrumentalists, compose the song, work it out, record it and send the tapes to Maynard. He then interprets it and writes lyrics to fit the music. He's essentially a 4th instrumentalist in a way. Anyway, I really enjoyed the video. It's a cool feeling to see a new fan emerge from a first time listener experience and you have a great format and you're very thoughtful. BTW, The Grudge, Lateralus (get ready for some math rock), Right in Two. The list goes on. Enjoy!
Steve Willis I appreciate your thoughtful feedback! Sincerely, thank you and I will look into those records, a few people have also told me to check out those same records, will do!
YES, MORE TOOL PLEASE, NEXT DO PARABOL/PARABOLA
Really, of all the next songs, do that one? I feel like there are wayyyy better next songs for this guy that will keep his interest up. Do not get me wrong, parabol/parabola are amazing songs, but I really think you'll understand it better with some context.
Yes, they are 2 songs. You MUST do both at the same time. The TOOL army will not forgive you if you only do one.
Spiral out!
Lateralus is their masterpiece. Check it out
David texas got you, thanks a lot my man!
Great song but 46 & 2 is the masterpiece
I like the time you take with the lyrics! Keep it up! More Tool!
Great work buddy and best wishes from Australia. I believe the lyrics of this song are about hypocrisy not cannabis like a lot of people think. The pot refers to the pot calling the kettle black. "When you pissed all over my black kettle.." Keep it up!
John Wilson thank you! I’m very appreciative for the feedback and yea so many people are telling me this, best wishes and I hope to see you soon! 🙌
Lmao the way he looks like he's studying for a class, that's kind of on point for listening to Tool
I’m sure I’m not the first to say if you were impressed with his scream on this song, you’ll be blown away with The Grudge.
Tool one of my all time favorite bands there drummer Danny Carey total beast on drums all at top of there game from day one been fan since they came out years ago total fan!!!!!!!!
Loving your reactions man. Something you might find interesting, when you said how you loved how the guitarist is doing this one thing over here, and then another guitar over there... but he can't be doing both, so gotta be two guitarists right?
So in that bit, one of those guitars is the guitarist Adam Jones, the other "guitar" sound is actually the bassist Justin Chancellor on his bass.
Justin can do that sometimes, what he can do on his bass is amazing!
They are ALL amazing.
Love it man, keep em coming 👍
I like your style man. Earned my sub. I’m excited to follow you on your Tool journey!
Bhutchin09 appreciate you! Thank you!
Danny doesn't even look like a band member in that photo he looks like a bodyguard
"Who are you to wave your finger? Must have been out your mind"
Saw Tool I subscribed. Yes more Tool will up your subs.
I like how your reactions cover many aspects. It's not just "I thought it was awesome."
Adam uses the delay so magically. They don’t have a second guitarist so most of those other guitar parts are just the delayed effect on the guitar panned to multiple sections
The Pot lyrics are all metaphors. The pot calling the kettle black. Cozened indigo refers to fake tears from lemon juice in their eyes. Look up what a kagaroo court is, that will give you that metaphor. This is a crazy song lyrically. Excellent though!!
The song is about judgement and hypocrisy. Pot calling the kettle black, kangaroo courts, throwing stones in glass houses etc etc. like you said, I see it as someone reflecting on being judged or looked down on by a hypocrite.
Great vid bud! Love what you're doing. Looking forward to the next Tool vid. Cheers!
Invincible Warrior thank you! Like fr thank you from the bottom of my heart man, there will be many more 🙌
@@TeezMcGee Hey no prob bud. Thank YOU for the entertainment ✌
Well fellow Tool Army infantry we've just hooked another one🙂🙂
If you don't understand that Kangaroo thing, it's a reference to a kangaroo court, which is when someone is considered guilty before a trial whether they're guilty or not.
Great Reaction, I didn't think you where stupid at all!!! Tool is something that can take a bit of time to wrap your head around, I've been listening to them since 1996 and I still have to really think about it sometimes and English is my foremost talent.
clair ash Lmaooo yes they got me! Thank you so much! I’ll check that out ASAP!
The term Kangaroo Court is from colonial days... There weren't enough judges in the early days to cover all the cases in all the counties so judges 'jumped' from town to town. What we the people found out was that Judges who were not local residents often didnt give a damn about the facts or outcomes... They were paid based on cases closed... So justice and accountability went out the window.
Tool reactions= here comes the Tool army!
Tool is a collective. Each member is a master of their craft and it all comes together. If you want base I would suggest Schism.
Banger 🔥🔥🔥🔥
About Hypocrisy. Throw stones glass houses reference. Piss over black kettle. Pot calling kettle black
Wow, went completely over my head lol
Yeah this is probably the least cryptic song Tool has in their discography. Great reaction, though, keep them coming!
Teez McGee it’s ok. Does it make sense when you hear it now.
Great reaction dude! I really like your editing when the music is playing and how it let's us know what you're think without needing to pause it. So a lot of people are gonna ask that you do the drum cam version of pneuma and I totally agree it's awesome, but I would suggest you first listen to the studio version first to see how everything blends together really well. The live version is amazing and shows how awesome Danny Carey is, but I feel you'll appreciate it much more after hearing the original version. Just my suggestion, you do you. Keep up the cool videos man!
Dylan De La Pena appreciate you bro! You’re one of the few ppl to speak on the editing of the video, I defiantly try to put some love into it bc I feel the viewer can sense it, I’ll definitely check out that record (studio version) first, again i appreciate the thoughtful feedback my man, hope to see you in future posts
@@TeezMcGee yeah dude I think the editing is awesome! It adds a lot to the reaction before and after the song. It's clear you put a lot of work into it.
The solo that starts at 4:45 of your video is the bassist playing his bass through a bass whammy pedal. I’ve got one they’re crazy
1 bass, 1 guitar, 1 drummer, vocals.
Tom G Tremendous!
Teez McGee indeed. That’s one of the most impressive things about this band - how rich and multifaceted the music is considering they are instrumentally just a trio.
Tool Army Here, please check out TOOL (THE GRUDGE) epic scream and best outro known to man.
Lita Wells ok I got you, a lot of ppl have suggested that record, I’ll check it out ASAP, thank you!
Your definitely right about multiple guitars. When you produce rock or metal you tend to always have 2-4 guitar tracks in order for it to sound massive and really cut through the mix so it stands out. Same will go for vocals. Bass and drums will usually get one track because those sit back in the mix because the guitar and vocals don't have enough low end to really mess with them too much.
Joseph Pretorius thank you for that, I kind of put 2 and 2 together and figured that they have to use multiple guitar tracks, great record
New sub, saw you were getting into TOOL and I wanted to watch you react to it for your first time. I've been a fan since '97 and I love everything they've ever done. You should check out "Lateralus" it's based off if the Fibbonacci sequence and Golden Ratio found in nature. I really think you'd like it, enjoy the ride I'll be watching your trip down the rabbit hole.
Appreciate you! Thank you for the sub! I will definitely get to that record as soon as I can, and yes they’re unbelievable! Love love love TOOL
This song is definitely cryptic, it took some deep dives on google to sort it out. But don’t stop with lyrics with their song, they’re important. Nice reaction!
Thank you man, I won’t stop, I appreciate you!
It's basically a reference to the old saying "that's the pot calling the kettle black".
The first instrument that comes in IS the bass. Dude's just so good you can be forgiven for thinking it's a guitar.
You want a really long scream? check out The Grudge.
Right in two is a great song whenever you can get to it. Great lyrics and a beautiful melody. Not to mention the Indian and African drum influence throughout the song. Their drummer is highly influenced by African drums, as well as many other styles, so you will hear him using certain drums and techniques that have never been done before.
I love how it looks like you replaced the bass player in this video
Now this is a good tool song!
Great video my friend! Absolute gem of a band that noone can really compare in their category. Keep checking out tool and you will get alot of views. Tool has one of the fiercest, most loyal fan bases of literally ANY rock band, and you will find out why the more you dig into them. Someone already told you to check out lyrics while listening, that's definitely a good idea. They have some incredibly deep music. The music is nice, but when you dig into the lyrics, they will blow your mind. Alot of their songs are about personal, and spiritual growth. And other songs are just hilarious troll songs, while others are extremely somber and sad. I recommend the entire lateralus album, one by one. The whole album is like one long song, with one main concept for the whole thing. Sorry for the book I typed, lol. Anyways, welcome to the tool black hole, you will dig them.
Lucas Smith hey I’m going to get into that album, someone else just mentioned it, thank you for the support! I got you
Maynard looks pretty good with double sleaves.
"Weeping shades of cozen indigo" translates to "crying crocodile tears"
Good shit!!!!
Mr. Video appreciate you fam!
👽WELCOME TO THE TOOL ARMY 👽
Dude, glad ya like the music, it has a pull. But ya need to see lyrics of bands, messages to hear. Some good, some bad, some stupid, but it all ministers to us. Keep going with the reactions man👍
Larry H. Yes it does! A very strong pull, I will definitely keep it up and I hope to see you around! 🙌
Greatest band of all time....they are literally their own genre🙂
Susan Jones that’s a huge statement, but they’re backing it up lol
Now you should check out their cover of When The Levee Breaks
Nick Kaminski oh shit 🔥
Teez McGee I’ll have that notification bell waiting sir!
Do Parabol/Parabola. 2 songs played together, It has a bit of everything that people love about Tool. And it's a fuckin banger.
1 GUITAR. Adam Jones. it sounds EXACTLY like the studio track live. KEEP GOING!!!
Tool Right in Two, 46&2
Way to really listen🥁🥁
As you have probably already heard you our own 2 a band that really can't be compared to anybody else because they almost transcend music. That sounds fucked up but when you open your mind and listen to the lyrics melodies and every instrument as a whole, not just hear but listen period. Hopefully you can see what I mean. Would love to see you check out some of their old stuff before you hit their new stuff. There are so many good songs it's hard to choose from but The Grudge and Lateralus are two that I would try to hit first before moving on to all of their other fire ass music. And they have some of the best production you will ever hear. I always love seeing people be open-minded and check out stuff they normally would not because sometimes in life I feel like I'm the only one 😂. Good shit is good shit m, no matter what genre it may fall under. So thank you for this content my friend.
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Adam Stewart appreciate you man! Great feedback and I’ll definitely check those songs out, they’re really unique, incredible music 🙌
it's all good. Tool is heavily bass oriented accompanied by one of the best drummers to pick up the sticks. Maynards vocals are widely considered a Genius lyricists with the range to match. Adam guitar is so unique. Its doesn't sound very intricate or tough to play which is why most people dont give him much credit as a guitarist. If they only knew how to play. keep up the positive attitude and with time the vocals will become clearer. Took me awhile to understand hip hop and rap. Peace brotha
Haven’t finished but you’re positioned perfectly to be the bass player too cool to look at the camera 😆
Caleb M lmaooooooo I was taking notes sorry about that but the Bass sounds like my speed 🤣🤣🤣 background guy, goes unnoticed most of the time, lol that’s perfect for me 😂
One guitar and yes they have a bassist. Maynard doesn't have an accent either.
Great review! This is an excellent band really sucks you in. Definitel lyrics videos or on hand for the videos, makes it easier. Definitely check out laturalus , the grudge, or ticks and leaches next. All great songs!!
Adam Heimer appreciate you man! Thank will definitely do the lyric vids from here on lol
You have to let your ear adjust to this type of music if you want pick out the lyrics. It should be said that, in this genre, the lyrics aren’t any more important than the instruments to the meaning of the song.
I would listen to “Vicarious” or “46’&2”’ next.
Tom Wolfe thank you my man! I’ve been getting quite a few requests for that 46&2, you’ll see that on the feed very soon! Again thank you for the feedback! 🙌
Nah, there is only one guitar, performed by Adam Jones. He is one of the best in the world.
Tool - Right in two you'll not regret it, lyric videos when listening to Tool are not a bad thing
2 for 2. They may be one of the few that can bat 1000.
He is actually using a lot of delay on his guitar effects, maybe that created the illusion of "many guitars" ;-) . Great reaction dude!
I am using the same pedal as well, its nasty!
David Kay wow it really sounds like there’s at least 3 guitars on this record, that’s awesome information man thank you! 🙌
@@TeezMcGee always a pleasure to enlighten people wo are open minded to new/different music :)
Keep your work up, brother! I like the fact, that you analyze the lyrics afterwards and you are not stopping the videos a lot.
Greetings from Germany! :)
When are you going to get on fear inoculum? Descending is the greatest tool track ever recorded. I've been listening tool tool since before the undertow album
Led Zeppelin + Pink Floyd + Rush =
🔥👽TOOL👽🔥
Dominic Cerna LoL Thats Thanos
They do have a bassist, Justin Chancellor absolute legend. Afaik they only have one guitarist I think he just recorded multiple parts and only plays one live? I'm not sure tbh
Tom thank you for the response man, the bass gets overlooked sometime so I wanted to keep and ear out for it 🔥
2 for 2😂
There's not one bad song from ..opiate to fear inoculum..so everyone song you listen to is going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨
Muddy waters is a reference to heroin use. You keep listening, you will be forced to expand your vocabulary. Welcome to the army, my friend. You keep listening and reacting, the Tool Army will come to support you! Strap in for the ride! Great reaction!
Andy G wow man, thank you and I didn’t know that what he was referencing, appreciate you guys for having me! I’ll definitely be doing more of their stuff! 🙌
I translate it as up to your eyeballs in shit you cant see nothing else
Thats tool though its what it means to each individual which matters
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The lyrics are just a bunch of metaphors for hypocrisy all mixed together
let it marinade
I will try to do lyric videos because it is very helpful. I'll listen to this band for years without ever knowing some of the lyrics and whenever I discovered the lyrics they hit a new plateau. you gotta combine the vocals & lyrics with the music to get to that place in my humble opinion of course. The band really wants you to interpret the meaning of the lyrics how ever you wish. That's why some songs are kind of hard to make out and it's almost like the vocals are mixed in with the instruments just as if it is another instrument so sometimes it's hard to make them out. It made it much easier for me to either read the lyrics while listening or watch lyric videos. Suggest checking out "the grudge" and or "Lateralus" next before getting into later stuff. Hopefully it will blow your mind as it did mine. But you do it however you wish my friend, there are a lot of bossy ass people that demand you do this a certain way but...F em'.
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Adam Stewart yes you’re right man! I have to just experience the music but I love reading the lyrics like poetry lol appreciate the feedback man and I’ll definitely have the lyrics on hand next time
Adam Jones the guitarist does not have a solo in this. The shred that you are tak=lking about was Justin with a distorted bass solo.
Music Fan thank you for educating me, that is so dope!
46 & 2 is complex but it's the best song ever made.
And I'll bet you thought you were done with studying and note-taking when you left school. 😂😂
Hey-oooooo!
Wings for Marie and 10,000 Days....back to back songs are eulogizing singers Mother. It’s pretty emotional stuff.
Scott Warren wow, thank you for that, I had no knowledge of this
Subbed for more tool...
gumbyrollers I got you, thank you, sincerely 🙌
New sub...
Stinkfist
46&2
The Grudge
Schism
Lateralus
Vicarious
Jambi
Right in Two
Fear inoculum
Pneuma
Invincible
Lyric video will help, its pretty deep.
You're gonna need a dictionary to read Maynard's lyrics. Lol.
Mark Willis lmaoooo
May I suggest you to use Lyrics when reacting to Tool...lol
I read this interesting perspective from someone on Reddit who made connections to this song and Led Zepplin. The post mentioned how they’ve stolen material from other bands and it said they copied/stole a lot of style from the famous blues player muddy waters. They were sued by a band named Spirit for stealing their song and making it the intro to Stairway to Heaven. It’s a blatant rip off but Zepplin actually won the case. Like “liar, lawyer. Mirror show me what’s the difference”. The post made a lot of other great points. I’m not saying it’s true but it is interesting. One thing is true is that he’s definitely condemning hypocrisy. His lyrics are always multifaceted and hard to interpret but really kind of for you to interpret for yourself about what it means to you, maybe. www.reddit.com/r/ToolBand/comments/c8pr68/the_pot_is_really_about_led_zeppelin/
Subbed for more tool
Timothy Boyd thank you!
In.and.out.of.FUNK
Welcome to the rabbit hole. While you are enjoying the make sure you eventually listen to their early stuff from Opiate and Undertow. It will help you gain a sense of how they have evolved of the years.
PEPE!