Musical Analysis/Reaction of TOOL - Invincible
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Hard to believe that this album wasn't well recieved by a lot of the hardcore fan base. This album screams maturity! The lyrics, the musicianship, song structures, the theme and the production values all showcase the evolution of the band. Now that this concludes their commitment to a record label, it will be interesting to see if and how far they're willing to push the limits of their music to a new horizon. This band has pushed and exceeded every conventional and contemporary limit as to what's possible, having any remaining handcuffs removed, sure opens the doors to a lot wonder and what ifs... Thanks again for sharing your dopamine rush with the rest of us. Looking forward to your next installment. ✌🤘
You nailed it
This album is sheer beauty. Their previous works were sheer anger. They moved on. I think Fear is my favorite Tool album.
eye think if you got into Tool pre-Aenima, you are probably a punk at heart, and the anger and energy of the early stuff is where your heart is. that they have become so progressive post-Aenima is of course evolution in full effect, and they have mastered their own sound on this album to perfection imho. there's part of me (sorry) that knows without doubt that Undertow is Tool's greatest emotional outpouring, but as a musician and lover of brilliantly crafted soundscapes and music, the next installment i am always stoked to hear. for me FI is a reassuring continuation of form and the thirteen years it took to make it means that this is probably about as complex and polished as music of this sort has ever been.
You wait, give it a few more years and it will be understood that this album was on the same tier as Lateralus. An album like this takes time to reveal its secrets. All the people chirping the first week of release due to their own misguided expectations are going to be a distant memory. This album is a masterpiece through and through. Gets better with every listen.
Watch, the next Tool is gonna be full of radio hits just as a final epic "bet you _really_ miss this now but fuck you" to the record company who'd be all "Why didn't they do that for uus!?" 🤣
I am not usually a lyrics person, but this song......it just speaks to me! I am an old man. My body is wrecked from 25 years of hard work with no ergonomics. I am full of metal from many surgeries. I live with chronic pain, so, "Beating tired bones, Tripping through remember when, Once invincible, Now the armor's wearing thin, Heavy shield down....." is me to a core!! Of course this is Tool, so what it means to me might not be what they meant at all! :)
I saw them live in February at TD Garden and this was their last song. Maynard mentioned his age and couldn't believe he was still doing this at 57. So your assessment is spot on!
Same here. I'm not that old, but I was in the Army and he's really nailing the nostalgic looking back at what I could do as a young soldier.
@@iandor1381 "Warrior!" Yeah. I could see how this song would REALLY resonate with you, even more than it does with me!!!
man, 25 years in hard labor sounds unreal to me. probably cause i’m only 22 🤣 only had some broken bones and some fillings but besides that nothing artificial in my body. i can’t imagine how these lyrics resonate with other people like yourself, but it makes me want to stay healthy and “invincible” as long as i possibly can, so i can continue to carry the heavy shield as long as i need to. long life to you my my friend, i hope you still live it up as much as you possibly can!!
Same, bro. Same😌🙏
That was a bass solo. He's using a whammy pedal and an octave pedal to reach that tone
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Amazing. I fucking love Justin.
I actually use the digitech drop pedal in my rig, but forgot that the original whammy pedal also goes up - so I hadn't considered that was happening! That explains why the tone felt different to a regular guitar solo!
Fucking Tool!!!! 30 years later.....so absolutely awesome!!!!! There is no band on the planet that can run with these guys....cerebral, plotted and accurate......gut punch
Face punch
Seeing people have speechless expressions bc of tool is a hobby of mine.
Notice the cadence of the beat is like someone trying to walk or march but is tired/fatigued like a tired struggling warrior. :) Knowing Maynard hears these songs before writing lyrics makes me love the way his brain works. :)
That ending though. The warrior got his second wind and he is ready to put it all on the table . Ugh makes me cry I hope this isn't actually their swan song.
Yeah, I’m with you there. I got exactly the same feeling. You could almost see the guy flagging beneath his armour but somehow summoning up some more energy to get a second wind towards the end. So visual.
@@gosborg yes exactly! :)
I mean age happens
Adam plays mostly in drop D tuning. This song is the highlight of Fear Inoculum for me, because lyrically it just resonates so strongly with me. I love the whole thing, but this one really hits me.
I’ve listened to this track at least a few hundred times and I still get the same feeling. One of the best tracks that I have every listened to. Now here comes the crazy part. Culling Voices, Descending, & 7empest are even better. I really enjoy your reactions, keep ‘em coming!!!
Culling voices isn't better but I'll give you Descending and maybe 7empest.
Gotta say, I think pneuma is the best on the album
@@guywithalltheanswers6942 agreed
Hearing culling voices live was an experience I’ll never forget
Are we allowed to call this mixture of stank face and bright smile the „Tool face“? 😎
I cannot decide if I like Invincible or Pneuma the most. Both are absolute masterpieces. What I love about both songs is how the guys “lego” the songs together, at least Adam and Justin. They have like 3 riffs each that they tweak and mix and experiment with. And in the end they come up with two near 10-minute songs that doesn’t sound boring or repetitive.
Also, Danny is an octopus god and Maynard has a golden pen and voice.
Pneuma and Descending for me 👍
Culling Voices
The term Masterpiece is so overused but both Invincible and Pneuma are exactly that absolute masterpieces, oh and I don't know who engineered this album but the sound of Danny's kit is unlike anything else I have ever heard its just phenomenal
Invincible first over everything else :)
Pneuma for Beauty, Invincible for Savage chunky riffs lol
Got tickets to the Vegas show Jan 23 , getting my big toe cut off this Tuesday, asked the surgeon if I should sell my tickets, he asked maybe, who you going to go see? I said Tool and he said absolutely not I’ll get you there.
If thats true its grand if not cool story
That doctor is the mvp
Good luck man.
Once again, one of the most beautiful, resonate and honest reactions. Can’t wait for descending
Thanks very much! 🤘
Insane cackle at the end followed by a long pause and a deep breath.........sums it up perfectly. See you on the next one mate.
I love it when us Tool fans search to see peoples reactions
Adam said that he often hears Justin come up with a sick bass riff, and he'll take it and give Justin HIS part. And then sometimes Danny will play a guitar or bass section
Apparently that happened with Descending. Justin wrote the opening tune as a bass part. Adam took it and they swapped. Caused some issues, that song ended up being the longest to get the final version and most rehearsed, and by the end none of them wanted to play it for a while. At least that's what Justin said in an interview.
One of the best Invincible reactions I've seen, and believe me, I've seen a lot. Thnx!
Really appreciate you leaving that kind comment. Thank you.
@@JWSoundworks2 Hopefuly when you get to the lyrics it will make a lot more sense, just how incredible is everything put together and how the lyrics completes the art.
That “Anti solo” was a BASS solo! Blew my mind first time I saw this live. This song crushes me.
I saw them last year and for whatever reason, acoustics of the building speaker placement etc., the bass was just a bit louder than it should have been. I mean I always knew Justin was an absolute master of his trade but this little engineering "mistake" gave me a whole new perspective/insight into all the crazy stuff Justin actually does. I guess they don't call him the Wizard for nuthin'.
Lol... can tell this guy is a musician vs. The other reaction vids! As a musician I go through these emotions with tool too. Nice.
One of the greatest songs ever. Every single person will resonate with this song at some point in life. Masterpiece.
This song has a very deep personal meaning and association for me that has little to do with the common interpretation of the lyrics. I can rarely listen to it without crying. My daughter, when pregnant with my grandson, had a very big scare where she started to go into early labor at 23 weeks. She called me from the hospital and I could hear the fear in her voice as she told me that she needed me to come be with her. I leapt into my car and flew down the highway. A few minutes after getting into the car, through the fog of terror, and tears and prayers, I realized that Invincible was playing. My gramdson had already been named- Atrayu- a warrior's name. This song suddenly told me that our little Warrior would prevail- he would be Invincible. And he did. And he is. And I'll always remember that day when I hear this.
Best conclusion ever ❤️ love U !
Thanks dude!
Your expression at 11:47 was priceless. And at the End "My face is sore"
We've all been there dude! Spiral Out!
When the song changes into a stalking tiger❤ chills me every time.
Another class reaction, like everyone else I am really enjoying you discover this album. First person I've seen notice the bass just 'poking' through, love that bit!
God I'll NEVER forget the morning this album released. After I picked up my copy I just couldn't believe me EARS! LOVE Tool 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I always imagined this song as a soundtrack for a Game of Thrones battle scene…. Last battle of one of the old warriors.
Just fyi, Maynard/Tool mentioned they intentionally make the vocals sound equal or slightly behind the music that way you can hear and take in the instruments/music 1st and then come back to them to dig into the lyrics...so yeah their focus is the music as a whole first.
Yes!! This is the one I have been waiting for you to react to/breakdown/analyze John!! Love your channel!!
Thanks very much, Kevin :)
@@JWSoundworks2 Think nothing of it.
Really enjoying watching you experience this album. The solo in this track is actually Justin on bass, which explains the low range
I love the bass by Justin..Eddie Van Halen went to a Tool show with Wolfgang, his son.Eddie asked his son, who is this bassist?? Eddie was the best!!
I’ve been obsessively playing this song on my guitar for over a year new haha, it’s the first thing I play every time I pick up my acoustic. Something about the simplicity just satisfies my brain
Enjoying that, we’re we?
Too right! It’s a song that rewards more, the closer you listen to it, like a positive feedback loop. Tool are such magicians when they let loose. So inspiring, such a rush.
This song is a trip. Danny is a legend
Dude, wait till you hear 7empest. You will need an ambulance!!!
Yeah the songs so long he's gone run outta breath from talking so damn much
@@rayromero815 i think he wants to avoid copyright claim
@@Retexid so just say something short then.. no need for a 2 minute rant about his so called expertise besides I have seen tool reactions on TH-cam with little talking no copy bullshit happened. 🤷♂️
@@rayromero815 i mean yeah it would be best to save an opinion for once the song is over but im still looking forward to seeing anyone experiencing Tool for the first time.
I just love your Tool reactions. They make me happy 😊
Also, the guitarist Adam Jones mentioned he does approach his songwriting as it were a film....so yeah man you're right on it!!
TOOL ARMY approves. Great reaction brother!
I can't wait until you hear 7empest as the closure for this album. Your head is going to explode man!!!!
You can take the warrior out of the war but you can't take the war out of the warrior. ✌
That intro is 🔥
Thank you! :)
Still makes me happy after 15,000 listens!
"Making me happy".....that sums it up!!!!!
From an old warrior, this song is everything😌🙏
When it rips so hard you can only giggle at the end!
Adam does more with fewer notes then Slash and Eddie (RIP) combined. 🤯
Hey John, glad you enjoy your TOOL journey ! Keep it up ! Just don't have a heart attack from all the syncopations ahah (the bass ;) ).
Some details you might find relevant to better grasp the TOOL universe. For the guitar (but also for the bass), Adam tunes in Drop D that's why the E string is lower than standard tuning and it gives this heaviness. He likes open strings too. But you might have noticed also that the guitar is very bright and distinguishable, it's because Adam tweaks a lot with the EQ, mids and highs to have this heaviness mixed with this bright guitar tone. Among other things, he has this Diezel VH4 Amp he can also tweak with the EQ, mids (not a lot of gain in general I noticed). His 1979 Les Paul has Seymour Duncan pickups on the bridge that gives this powerful sound. And as you also noticed he uses a lot palm muting and pull-off techniques.
For the middle section "solo", keep in mind that TOOL are composed of 4 members, each having their own part. As you clearly hear Adam on the guitar, this is Justin and his bass, with a whammy (if I'm correct). He is such a killer bass player.
Finally, the synths are played by Adam most of the time. You can hear in Descending and even in previous songs. They have a regular keyboard but they also have a foot synths that Adam plays when he is playing the guitar. But here with Invincible, it's Danny who's playing the "synth" part. In live footage you can see it but if you pay attention you can deduce since Adam is the only one playing, no drums.
As you said, they compliment each other so well. The guitar can be the percussions, the bass can be the soloist and the drums can lead as a guitar would. That's why TOOL is like no other band.
Looking forward to your reaction on Descending and 7empest. As a guitarist, you should appreciate those two. "One" word to qualify these two songs : guitar effects.
Thanks for the info!
Also, that solo that you referenced about being 'buried' at 14:34 is Justin on the bass. I'm sure you are aware of that, I just thought I'd mention it since you didn't
I managed to get a copy of this album on vinyl today, I swear it had me in tears on several occasions. Literally beyond words ❤
Perhaps the best, most technically insightful, and precise reaction videos to this song on the internet!!
Simply stunning.
Great vid! The solo in the middle is a bass solo (:
Morning coffee and Tool. Life is good. Is Tool the missing food group. I think so. I thought my wifi stalled at the end. Just you collecting your brain. Classic Tool face.
Your silence at the end speaks a thousand words!
Looking forward to the next ones :)
Your breakdown/reactions are a true pleasure! ✌️
Wow, this is exactly how i feel about lyrics in songs. The singing is another instrument......first time in my 40 years I have had someone share this sentiment......
Ya, makes me happy too!
You are so accurate in how Tool uses so many effects but they all share a common sound to tie it all together. Sets on song apart from another.
“It’s all feel, maybe that’s why.” 👌🏻
1992...chilling at U of Delaware Main St....some dude slow-crawls by me and he has Prison Sex on the radio
I would say a bunch of other shit, but that drive-by.... that 'passing of Tool'....
I went on to see that band ('93-'13) over 52 times. Waterloo Village NJ was the first Lollapalooza bullshit that I saw them and knew they were gonna break out
What an absolute joy. Loved watching you hear this for the first time. I first heard this on a treadmill and found myself suddenly running. I'm not a runner. I've since become a runner....mostly because of this song. You may need to listen to it a few more times to see the genius of the buildups and the overall journey, but for a first listen, you picked up on a TON of stuff. The groove at 18:12 completely freaked me out...had never heard anything like it. "Keep doing that guys, don't change." I felt exactly the same way. CHANGE NOTHING...JUST KEEP GOING! (Both you, and the song) :) EDIT: 20:42 is also insane, as you quick realized.
Loved your comments, John. Nice you picking the bass shinning in drums minor intervals. I also react to good music as you do. I believe this album is so mature... it seems to me that they decided to use only what worked better in the last decades... Great album and great band.
Very cinematic is what I think of. Great commentary!
I also wondered if some part of the drumming and tempo scheme was intended to relate to military cadence. If the warrior is going into battle, this makes sense to me, and is a great way to build up intensity in the song. Loved this and related to it.
I've listened to TOOL since 1998 znd this is their best tune 👌 *imo
I do enjoy your reaction and commentary on Tool. Please keep it up, many thanks.
Next one is Descending boys! Grab some popcorn!
Somewhat controversially, I'm also doing the interludes too. So Descending will be the one after next! :) thanks for watching!
Tool has three covers they do. Stranglehold, Demon cleaner live and No quarter. All worth a listen
This one and Descending gave me my first LSD flashback right at the Tool concert back in 2019.
This song in Particular shows the beauty of Maynard's vocals
this is like a Ferrero chocolate, they capture you with the first layer and when u keep tasting there comes another layer even better, but then the Core ... come on .. the freaking cooore is so damn good and then u realize u are full in love with this song ...
Beautiful song , top Song, Epic song, mi favorite song !!
Shut up and Take all my money
For a period of 4 yrs, I was one of the world's top FPS PC gamers. Now, with a terminal illness and a long list of other maladies which have stolen my competence from me, the sense of inevitable futility in reluctantly accepting my loss is unshakeable in this song.
Saw them perform this live in February, and I felt like my soul floated out of my body. There is no describing Tool accurately to one that has never experienced their music. Its a spiritual experience for me.
I've been listening to this band since Undertow released and the end of this song has to be one of the pinnacles of their library. I mean, I love the whole song, but that ending... I used to hang out in an underground music/skate shop (skate boarding wasn't so popular/tolerated back then) and they got copies of Undertow on release day and played it. I think I might've seen a video before on Alternative Nation or something, but they played it in the shop and I was hooked.
Been waiting on this one
"My face is sore and it's making me happy". One of the best TOOL reaction lines ever! They are just amazing and Invincible is my favorite song on the new album.
My absolute favorite reaction to TOOL'S music so far. You were spot on with your thoughts on this song. For as simple as TOOL can make a song sound, the more you listen, the more you realize how complex it is, and by the time you realize how complex it is the band shows you that they were only getting started. No doubt about it, in my lifetime, and to me, TOOL is the greatest band ever. Thanks for sharing your reaction.
Appreciate your kind words, dude. Thank you.
@@JWSoundworks2 you got it, brother
It made me happy too! Thanks again for the reaction. Reliving this through you has been a wonderful journey.
I love all of Tools music . I think this album is epic !
Adam Jones almost exclusively plays a drop D tuning.
"My face is sore" LOL, nice summation of this song!
Love this... a reaction from a musician..and a pretty damn good one.
Appreciates the nuances, and the art....and the difficulty keeping up...timing is everything
Thank you so much 🙏❤️
Now becoming my new favorite song 🎵
The more you listen to their songs the more powerful they become
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Like I said, this reaction was amazing. And this is coming from someone who has seen just about every single Tool reaction on TH-cam.
@@wd9038 thank you, dude. Appreciate that!
@@JWSoundworks2 Great video. You catch the 7/8 guitar quickly. A lot in the song are polymeter, guitar 7/8, drums+vocals 4/4
I will support you in the future, you have such energy with your Tool reactions,and love how you fish it all out amazing, love you.
Love this song and your reaction to it so much that I watched all the way through twice... so far
The most meaningful reaction video to Tool that I've seen yet
Yep. This album makes me happy, also. It’s hard to believe that someone could make music sound this powerful. But…. Tool does it. Their music doesn’t even sound human. They’re from a race more superior than ours. They tap into a part of the mind that I didn’t know existed. It’s pretty remarkable, to say the least.
I live watching this reaction!! Such an awesome song and such an awesome reaction!! Hahaha love the last lines!
I love love love your reactions to TOOL songs! They are my favorite and have seen them a few times and will be again this November 15th back in Boston Mass 😃
I know Maynard said this song was about being a veteran but I feel like there is an underlying relevance to the state of the band.
“Warrior, struggling, to remain, relevant”
They’ve been leading the prog/rock charge for so many decades. Really reading into these lyrics make me feel like they parallel the bands progression.
“Cry aloud, bold and proud, o’where I’ve been, but here I am”
"My face is sore, its makin me happy"
Exactly!
Decending.... just as awesome! If not, more!
Great dissection of such a powerful song! 🌀🌀🌀🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘
That bass line is something out of this world.
I'm joining you for the first time on invisible and I have to tell you I totally get your reaction at the end ! They can take us on rides that are hard to get off of !
Your passion for music is reigniting mine! HAHA 🤣
Thanks James! That's a great compliment! 😊🤘
Hey man! You make brilliant, unique reactions. I enjoy them a lot. Would you consider giving an overall opinion after the song finishes? It feels like Im missing the final part of your reaction, your overall comments and thougths! Anyway, cheers mate keep it up
Cheers Friend!
11:30 a very appropriate reaction
Your perspective and point of view makes me listen to songs I know and love differently. I would absolutely LOVE to watch you review every single TOOL song. 🤞🏻🙏
Very kind of you! Thank you. 😊
When that bass starts. The way that makes you feel. :)