This song is inspired by the people in his mothers church congregation, whom Maynard overheard speak about his mothers affliction having been placed upon her as some sort of punishment for past transgressions. And the song embodies that feeling he has for the believers and their way of thinking.
This is true. On the APC dvd/cd amotion ,which has all their videos, you can select an option to hear either Maynard or Billy explain the song. I always thought he was angry at his mother in the song until I heard him explain it. Most fans still believe he’s angry at her in the song.
APC is a project that has gone concurrently with Tool, which was started by Tool's guitar tech Billy Howerdel who showed some of his songs to Maynard. This is from their first album (Mer de Noms) which came out in 2000, a year before Tool released Lateralus. They have 4 albums, the 3rd is cover songs, and the last one was just released in 2018. A few songs to perhaps check out: 3 Libras, Weak and Powerless, When the Levee Breaks (cover), The Outsider, and The Doomed. Definitely more straightforward and less prog than Tool, but worth your time. Cheers Erol.
2 Tool songs are about his mother as well: - Jimmy, about when he was 11 and taken away from his mother because she couldn't care for him anymore. - Wings For Mary, Part I & II, kind of an eulogy for his mother which will tear you up if you read the lyrics. Highly recommendable and it shows Maynard's growth after "Judith"
I would do The Patient from Tool, followed by Wings For Marie part 1 along with 10,000 Days and then Jimmy when he reflects on his life at 11 years old when his mom fell ill. became
Thanks for sharing that personal story. A big part of the reason I watch these is to see how others relate to them. There is so much more for you to discover with Tool, APC, and Puscifer. Spiral out!
If you'd like to hear a great APC song live, may I suggest Orestes, off of the Stone and Echo Live at Red Rocks box set. The song is also related to Maynard's mom and is a beautiful, moving piece of music.
IMO, it's a band on it's own, the only thing similar between APC and Tool is MJK. This song is just a little "heavier" for APC. Excellent song for sure. "3 Libras" is my favorite APC song, and some of Maynard's best singing.
APC (short for A Perfect Circle) is a more straighforward band then Tool, in the sense that they fit more in the alternative rock genre. The band over the years had several iterations in the line-up with several different talented musicians, with Maynard and Billy Howerdel being the only constant. Their catalogue is quite interesting and as time went on Maynard wrote some of his more political oriented lyrics for APC. Tool is and always will be a whole other level, but APC is well worth the deep dive as well.
Possibly my favorite hard rock song. With Tool not being prolific and long periods of time between albums and tours it has afforded Maynard time to have 2 side projects APC and Pucifer( which Maynard states that it his alter ego) along with starting and successfully building a Winery in northern Arizona. APC is different musically from Tool but equally as good. Alot of songs are way softer than Judith but very lush. Pucifer on the other hand totally different,with comedy/ sarcasm especially in the videos. All three bands are worth your time,and as you explore more your appreciation for the talent and artistry of MJK will only grow along with all involved in the 3 bands. There is also a great doc on you tube about MJK's Vineyard/ Winery.
Billy Howerdel, the guitarist, is the primary song writer for this band. If i recall correctly, Billy spent time as a sound tech for Tool, before forming this band.
Thanks, Erol. Great reaction. Watching your facial expressions when you're "feeling" the music makes me smile. Did anyone tell you that Maynard named a bottle of wine from his vinyard after his mom? Monumental stuff. This song always reminds me of how amazing Maynard's vocals are, and what a complex and emotive guy he really is. And on a side note, at 5:53... "use it as a useful TOOL"....no pun intended, right?😂😂 Love it, Erol, love it!!
The relationship between Maynard and his mother features prominently in his lyrics(at least in the first 4 albums and some of the side stuff) ... I have a playlist that features Jimmy, Judith, The Patient, and ends with Wings for Marie(mom was Judith-Marie) 1&2 it is a beautiful chronical of their relationship and how he was traumatized by her illness and how their relationship was strained by her faith... not to mention the family and all the messed up stuff... but in the end they made amends and his love for her is evident in Wings it is a beautiful goodbye that makes me cry every time...
There's a Rick Beato video about this song where he deconstruct it, because Billy Howerdel (the lead guitar and producer of A Perfect Circle) gave him the master files. There's also a play along videoof Billy talking about the song, how it was composed and recorded, while playing it. He said that the guitar were layered in the studio I believe 16 times
If you want to switch genres, how about Prog Rock? Arriving somewhere but not here, by Porcupine Tree. Live version but audio only. Two guitars, one bassist, one keyboard and a drummer th-cam.com/video/Zs-yAUkEf3w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a7QflQeFg39wjXRZ
Thanks for sharing your personal story - this is a powerful song. 10,000 Days by Tool is really the continuation of the story after Maynard's mother passes away. It's a tear jerker - and an absolute must listen.
Sorry to hear about your sister. I get emotional thinking about it in a different way. I wonder if the musicians had any idea that these would be the lyrics to the song they created.
I think you missed the best part when you were playing piano. 4:10 that note and how long he holds it is just ......... 😢 listen to it again if you get a chance 😉
Love this. I got to see A Perfect Circle on their first tour back in 2000, opening for Nine Inch Nails (speaking of I’d love to see some NIN reactions). Incredible show. Magdalena is another favorite of mine off of this same APC album.
No, this band is not an "off-shoot" of Tool. This is actually Billy Howerdel's (the lead guitarist) band and Maynard is just a continuing guest singer... It's honestly a band full of other famous musicians as every member in each lineup are from famous bands. Freese is one of the most famous session drummers of all time, Paz is, of course, from the Pixies, Zwan, and a whole lot more, and all the other band members throughout the years are all famous in their own right (you should lookup the band lineup and timeline on wikipedia...). Billy himself has a couple of bands and was a guitar tech for Tool for a while. Maynard gets lots of the credit, of course, being the famous front-man he is, but this is Billy's baby...
I think it would be fun to see you react to Maynard's third band with this song Puscifer - "Momma Sed" (Official Video - "V is for Versatile"). You will see him close up and its really good.
Another APC that I absolutely love is The Outsider, another song that is great lyrically and musically. Highly recommend. I will suggest doing the reaction, and then on your spare time listen to the live version that has like 8mil views because it is exceptionally well executed. Like, it really comes to show that Maynard has a great voice that can be undistinguishable when comparing studio or live recording.
Totally agree!!! The Outsider is so amazing….working through layers of care & concern, attempting to understand, to anger & having to let go. He expresses himself in the same manner in which the man the song is about……they both ‘sing from the soul’ - which is so different than just performing. Both are my top fav frontmen ever!
Great reaction!! I lost my sister when she was 26 and it changed me and my family as well. I'm sorry for your loss. Looking forward to seeing your next A Perfect Circle reaction!
Honestly, I just recommend listening to the entirety of their 2nd studio album, 13th Step because it's just SO good; fav song is Blue. APC is definitely one of my favourite bands for sure, you're really hitting all of them! Might even personally rate APC even higher than Tool to be perfectly honest (but sssssssshhhhhhh don't tell anyone that 😂)
"Use it a useful 'Tool' to expeess the emotion..." Its interesting the lead guitar in this band was the guitar tech for Tool and is how some describe Tools music....Do "The Outsider " by them
You are just the coolest most soft spoken man, love your reactions and how you listen intently, I can tell you likely have the patience of a freaking saint, god bless my dude! You would really dig Weak And Powerless by them, it's one of my favorites! also, would love to hear you cover The Smashing Pumpkins also, (Cherub Rock would be great!)
This song is about his mother Judith who had an aneurysm and was wheelchair bound for 27 years about 10,000 days. Spoiler alert. There is a Tool album called 10,000 days.
Great job! APC is definitely more of a "bob your head with" group. Tool will often switch up that you cant groove with it, but submit to the music and just let it in. Mer de noms is easily in my top 5 albums of all time, and should be listened to as a whole.
So, Hollywood director David Fincher directed the music video. His movies are Se7en, Alien³, Gone Girl, The Social Network, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Game et cetera.
This song is inspired by the people in his mothers church congregation, whom Maynard overheard speak about his mothers affliction having been placed upon her as some sort of punishment for past transgressions. And the song embodies that feeling he has for the believers and their way of thinking.
This is true. On the APC dvd/cd amotion ,which has all their videos, you can select an option to hear either Maynard or Billy explain the song. I always thought he was angry at his mother in the song until I heard him explain it. Most fans still believe he’s angry at her in the song.
APC is a project that has gone concurrently with Tool, which was started by Tool's guitar tech Billy Howerdel who showed some of his songs to Maynard. This is from their first album (Mer de Noms) which came out in 2000, a year before Tool released Lateralus. They have 4 albums, the 3rd is cover songs, and the last one was just released in 2018. A few songs to perhaps check out: 3 Libras, Weak and Powerless, When the Levee Breaks (cover), The Outsider, and The Doomed. Definitely more straightforward and less prog than Tool, but worth your time. Cheers Erol.
2 Tool songs are about his mother as well:
- Jimmy, about when he was 11 and taken away from his mother because she couldn't care for him anymore.
- Wings For Mary, Part I & II, kind of an eulogy for his mother which will tear you up if you read the lyrics.
Highly recommendable and it shows Maynard's growth after "Judith"
This should be the next songs in the rotation.
"The Patient" by Tool also is about his mother. Another Great song to checkout.
Wings for Marie
I would do The Patient from Tool, followed by Wings For Marie part 1 along with 10,000 Days and then Jimmy when he reflects on his life at 11 years old when his mom fell ill. became
Just saw them with Primus and Puscifer for James Keenan'a 60th birthday.
Yep seen that show in the Atl best concert I have ever seen in my life mjk is incredible
Ditto, even the intermission was perfection.
@@Matt-en1kn I have some clips on my channel if you want to see
@@Matt-en1knDid they use his birthday cake for stage lighting?
Dame here..A once in a lifetime trip to Red Rocks. I WAS BEYOND AMAZED!
Yeah basically nailed what this is about. APC are amazing. Some days I am in a Tool mood, others I prefer APC. Sometimes his other band Puscifer.
Thanks for sharing that personal story. A big part of the reason I watch these is to see how others relate to them. There is so much more for you to discover with Tool, APC, and Puscifer. Spiral out!
I think Erol thinks that’s some tasty stuff!!!!
If you'd like to hear a great APC song live, may I suggest Orestes, off of the Stone and Echo Live at Red Rocks box set. The song is also related to Maynard's mom and is a beautiful, moving piece of music.
Now you have to check out Maynard's other band Puscifer, his restaurant/vineyard and his jiu jitsu studio
IMO, it's a band on it's own, the only thing similar between APC and Tool is MJK. This song is just a little "heavier" for APC. Excellent song for sure. "3 Libras" is my favorite APC song, and some of Maynard's best singing.
APC (short for A Perfect Circle) is a more straighforward band then Tool, in the sense that they fit more in the alternative rock genre. The band over the years had several iterations in the line-up with several different talented musicians, with Maynard and Billy Howerdel being the only constant. Their catalogue is quite interesting and as time went on Maynard wrote some of his more political oriented lyrics for APC. Tool is and always will be a whole other level, but APC is well worth the deep dive as well.
Sorry to hear about your family tragedy. That is not easy for a family, especially so young 🙏🏼
Now do wings for Marie 1+ 2. Its basically a trilogy of lyrics :)
The only thing not perfect about this song, is it's ten minutes too short.
Let's call out Maynard as the total genius that he is. Fantastic band. Nobody can do this any better. It's A Perfect Circle. It's a perfect song.
Well said.
I did not realize until I made the thumbnail that James Iha from Smashing Pumpkins is in this band?! So cool
He was for a few years. He isn't anymore.. But could come back
He certainly was, during their peak albums
He’s back right now also Josh Freese but he had to go back with the Foo fighters after Sessanta
Possibly my favorite hard rock song. With Tool not being prolific and long periods of time between albums and tours it has afforded Maynard time to have 2 side projects APC and Pucifer( which Maynard states that it his alter ego) along with starting and successfully building a Winery in northern Arizona. APC is different musically from Tool but equally as good. Alot of songs are way softer than Judith but very lush. Pucifer on the other hand totally different,with comedy/ sarcasm especially in the videos. All three bands are worth your time,and as you explore more your appreciation for the talent and artistry of MJK will only grow along with all involved in the 3 bands. There is also a great doc on you tube about MJK's Vineyard/ Winery.
Thanks for another great reaction erol ❤
Billy Howerdel, the guitarist, is the primary song writer for this band. If i recall correctly, Billy spent time as a sound tech for Tool, before forming this band.
Thanks, Erol. Great reaction. Watching your facial expressions when you're "feeling" the music makes me smile.
Did anyone tell you that Maynard named a bottle of wine from his vinyard after his mom? Monumental stuff. This song always reminds me of how amazing Maynard's vocals are, and what a complex and emotive guy he really is.
And on a side note, at 5:53... "use it as a useful TOOL"....no pun intended, right?😂😂 Love it, Erol, love it!!
The relationship between Maynard and his mother features prominently in his lyrics(at least in the first 4 albums and some of the side stuff) ... I have a playlist that features Jimmy, Judith, The Patient, and ends with Wings for Marie(mom was Judith-Marie) 1&2 it is a beautiful chronical of their relationship and how he was traumatized by her illness and how their relationship was strained by her faith... not to mention the family and all the messed up stuff... but in the end they made amends and his love for her is evident in Wings it is a beautiful goodbye that makes me cry every time...
There's a Rick Beato video about this song where he deconstruct it, because Billy Howerdel (the lead guitar and producer of A Perfect Circle) gave him the master files. There's also a play along videoof Billy talking about the song, how it was composed and recorded, while playing it. He said that the guitar were layered in the studio I believe 16 times
If you want to switch genres, how about Prog Rock? Arriving somewhere but not here, by Porcupine Tree. Live version but audio only. Two guitars, one bassist, one keyboard and a drummer
th-cam.com/video/Zs-yAUkEf3w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a7QflQeFg39wjXRZ
Here is the live version. Amazing band....Gavin Harrison is a monster on the drums.
th-cam.com/video/W3lsqUqGTzM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing your personal story - this is a powerful song. 10,000 Days by Tool is really the continuation of the story after Maynard's mother passes away. It's a tear jerker - and an absolute must listen.
You might like Orestes, live at Red Rocks.
Sorry to hear about your sister. I get emotional thinking about it in a different way. I wonder if the musicians had any idea that these would be the lyrics to the song they created.
You're channel seems to have stolen my favorite bands and songs playlist to an uncanny degree. Am entitled to a share of the profit? lol
It was really hard to like this song in the early 2000's if you frequented bars.
I think you missed the best part when you were playing piano. 4:10 that note and how long he holds it is just ......... 😢 listen to it again if you get a chance 😉
Wll do!
Puscifer also a great band.
Love this. I got to see A Perfect Circle on their first tour back in 2000, opening for Nine Inch Nails (speaking of I’d love to see some NIN reactions). Incredible show. Magdalena is another favorite of mine off of this same APC album.
Great reaction! Sorry about your sis.
Oh do Breña next!
Maynard is such a beautiful creature
When Paz ties her hair up on the cut😻👍😎
No, this band is not an "off-shoot" of Tool. This is actually Billy Howerdel's (the lead guitarist) band and Maynard is just a continuing guest singer... It's honestly a band full of other famous musicians as every member in each lineup are from famous bands. Freese is one of the most famous session drummers of all time, Paz is, of course, from the Pixies, Zwan, and a whole lot more, and all the other band members throughout the years are all famous in their own right (you should lookup the band lineup and timeline on wikipedia...). Billy himself has a couple of bands and was a guitar tech for Tool for a while. Maynard gets lots of the credit, of course, being the famous front-man he is, but this is Billy's baby...
Billy's baby, nursed by momma Maynard.
I think it would be fun to see you react to Maynard's third band with this song Puscifer - "Momma Sed" (Official Video - "V is for Versatile"). You will see him close up and its really good.
Another APC that I absolutely love is The Outsider, another song that is great lyrically and musically. Highly recommend. I will suggest doing the reaction, and then on your spare time listen to the live version that has like 8mil views because it is exceptionally well executed. Like, it really comes to show that Maynard has a great voice that can be undistinguishable when comparing studio or live recording.
Totally agree!!! The Outsider is so amazing….working through layers of care & concern, attempting to understand, to anger & having to let go. He expresses himself in the same manner in which the man the song is about……they both ‘sing from the soul’ - which is so different than just performing. Both are my top fav frontmen ever!
Josh.Freese.Drums.
Great reaction!! I lost my sister when she was 26 and it changed me and my family as well. I'm sorry for your loss. Looking forward to seeing your next A Perfect Circle reaction!
Honestly, I just recommend listening to the entirety of their 2nd studio album, 13th Step because it's just SO good; fav song is Blue. APC is definitely one of my favourite bands for sure, you're really hitting all of them! Might even personally rate APC even higher than Tool to be perfectly honest (but sssssssshhhhhhh don't tell anyone that 😂)
Another great reaction. Came after Tool as side project. Time for his 3rd band Pusifer. Check out the Remedy
"Use it a useful 'Tool' to expeess the emotion..." Its interesting the lead guitar in this band was the guitar tech for Tool and is how some describe Tools music....Do "The Outsider " by them
You are just the coolest most soft spoken man, love your reactions and how you listen intently, I can tell you likely have the patience of a freaking saint, god bless my dude! You would really dig Weak And Powerless by them, it's one of my favorites! also, would love to hear you cover The Smashing Pumpkins also, (Cherub Rock would be great!)
This song is about his mother Judith who had an aneurysm and was wheelchair bound for 27 years about 10,000 days. Spoiler alert. There is a Tool album called 10,000 days.
27 years*
@@MicroMandalorian yeah typo
Great job! APC is definitely more of a "bob your head with" group. Tool will often switch up that you cant groove with it, but submit to the music and just let it in. Mer de noms is easily in my top 5 albums of all time, and should be listened to as a whole.
Great song thanks for sharing otherwise I probably wouldn’t ever have heard it.
So, Hollywood director David Fincher directed the music video.
His movies are Se7en, Alien³, Gone Girl, The Social Network, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Game et cetera.
Did not know that. Super cool. Thanks for the jeopardy knowledge, friend.
This album holds a special place in my heart. Not particularly into the albums that followed.