Another insightful and enjoyable conversation, brought on by an absolutely epic piece of music. Musically, this song is one of the most genius and pure examples of a 5/4 rhythm I've ever heard. It was a breakthrough for me in understanding the power of odd time signatures in musical composition. Complement time. (Just bear it, haha) Alena. Insightful and intelligent as always. There is so much to take in with these songs, on first listen it can be too much. You seem to absorb them effortlessly. (As opposed to myself, who simply gawked at the stereo for 30 minutes after my first listen.) You never know. There is a legitimate chance Maynard read that book at some point in his life. And as art so often plays out, one artist's work is another's inspiration. Brad. More generally, I'm impressed with your role as a guide through this Tool journey. (Insert small philosophical rant) Borrowing themes from this song, when we care about something deeply, we bind our identity to it - it becomes a cornerstone, if you will. And, of course, we wish to share those important things with the ones we love, which suddenly raises the stakes. If they reject the thing, we almost feel as if they are rejecting us. So even the slightest hint of rejection has us on edge. You are providing a stellar example of how to share something with someone the right way. Its not an easy thing at all to do, so true props for that. And to you both. Thanks for taking us on the journey with you. Any form of honest expression is a courageous thing to do, and you two are admirably genuine. Peace.
Foti you're too kind! :) I had wondered where you'd disappeared to, so glad to hear from you again. I was curious if you'd written anything new and was happy to find "No Quarter," - A Musical Love Story. Really enjoyed it, so thank you! I've left you a comment there :) Stay safe and looking forward to the next time you decide to "procrastiwrite" :P
@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Haha, thanks for that, glad you enjoyed that read. Yeah, main project I'm working on is a novel, and I've tried to keep the head down to finish that - your videos have become something of a break from writing for me, to take my mind away from the work for a bit. Hey, question for both of you. Slipknot aside (cos I know them well enough, though I haven't delved into their catalogue to greatly), what other bands would you recommend I jump into from your list of reactions?
Haha well glad to help :) Good luck with the novel! Writing a book is a dream of Alena's actually :) Ooh okay... our personal favourites so far have been "Ne Obliviscaris" and "Wintersun" (we've only done one song from each of those so far). Btw, I don't know if you've used Discord before but we've started a server on there where we're pretty active with a small group of new friends we've made doing this channel. It's a great place where we can interact and chat with everyone a little more real time. We chat music and everything else random haha. I know you're keeping your head down to write but if you ever want a break, would be awesome if you came and chatted with us! :) discord.gg/tqDZhsF
Another great reaction, guys! Which should be the next song off Lateralus? Track #2. Then, do track #3, then #4... are you seeing a pattern? Seriously, this album is so amazing and every single track is fantastic, so I'm very much in favor of doing them all in order. I hope the next Tool reaction comes sooner rather than later! Cheers!
I'm not a Tool fan, but I've heard they like their albums to be experienced as one piece. It would be best if you went in order. Also, remember that some tracks work as a build up for the next one, you should not split those up. =P
Really fun with the live. I have watched other live streams before, but normally I hide the live chat because it interfere with the experience when there are very many chatting. But this was not interfering, and it was fun to join. :D You should do this from time to time :)
This was worth the wait! 👍 Since Alena commented on the art: If anyone doesn't know him, check out Alex Grey, the visual artist who TOOL began collaborating with on this album. His work is amazing on its own - as is TOOL's, of course - but the results of their collaboration are truly incredible. One of the most compatible & complimentary pairings of sound and visuals in rock/metal history, I think. As for what song to do next... if there is any album that begs to be done in full, and in order, it's 'Lateralus.' So doing "Eon Blue/The Patient" next would make a lot of sense. However, reacting to the full album is a lot of time to invest, and a lot of videos to make. If you are only going to do a few songs from the album, I'd say "The Patient," "Parabol/Parabola," and "Lateralus" are the must-do songs.
Electronic drum pads from Danny Carey. The Pneuma drum cam will give you a better picture of some of the different percussion sounds that you hear in Tool. Edit: Unless you want to do Lateralus in order (never a bad idea, as it is an interesting introspective journey), Parabol/Parabola is a gem.
Thanks DS - we will definitely do this one in the future! We're moving chronologically through Tool's albums so will just be a while. There's so much gold to get to first haha! :D
15:50 it's synthesizer. But basically there are only three instruments: bass, guitar and drums. Early 2000s of Tool live performance of this song worth to watch big time. Maynard holds this scream for over 20 sec. every time.
Brad & Alena Metal Reactions no worries you have many fans and they have different tastes. It’s kind of you to try to acknowledge everyone’s requests. I can tell that TOOL is that “place” (lack of better word) that you can always go to for reflection...no pun intended. Hope Alena finds that place too for your sake as a TOOL fan and boyfriend
The song is about the path that some choose to take when they are abused or wronged by another. The crown of negativity, the scarlet lettermen (a pun of Maynard's, referring to both the book and a letterman jacket). A person, after being abused or wronged enough times, will make a vow to themselves that it never happens again and, as a result, clutch it like a cornerstone lest the progress they've made from their vow, made in negativity, should disintegrate. The planetary reference comes from a book Maynard read before or while the album was made. The book states that Saturn returns to the point it was at when you were born every 29 years. At this time, with the theory of planetary influence over our actions and things alike in mind, you have the opportunity to review all that has happened to you and all of the personal life lessons you've learned up to that point, and choose which lessons are worth or not worth keeping. As a result you will either be lifted up, progressing to a higher state of consciousness and/or existence, or be dragged down by the stones until you choose to let them go. Awesome reaction, you two! Always a pleasure. I vote you keep going down the tracklist and do them all. Your next one should be Eon Blue Apocalypse+The Patient. Can't wait to see it! 😊 I hope you two are happy, well, and have a wonderful day and/or night until next time. 🙏✌😁
@@BradAlenaMetalReactions The both of you are most welcome! It's always a pleasure to enlighten others concerning my favorite band. 😊 Be safe, happy, and kind to each other always, and have a wonderful day. ✌💘🤘
This song too my might be song spawned from his reflection about the grudge he had for his mother. Read someone's comment that Saturn's orbit is 29 years, closest to 27 years or roughly 10000 days. The Grudge was towards his mother Maynard introduced in Jimmy and his reflection on the subject. This is only a theory, enjoy.
I love watching someone experience the scream in this song for the first time...😮. Great react! I’ve said it before, but this album should be listened to from top to bottom. If not here, on your own time. Keep up the great videos guys!
2:11. She is always so reserved. I get it. It’s the first listen. Still, I’d love her to just go crazy. My love probably won’t ever come to pass, still, I pine away.
You two should just do the entire albums! You both clearly love Tool. It's more content for the channel, and you're already going in chronological order anyway. Go all in and get the full experience! You can go back and listen to the skipped Aenima songs down the road after the rest. Sounds like a good idea to meeeee
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Another insightful and enjoyable conversation, brought on by an absolutely epic piece of music.
Musically, this song is one of the most genius and pure examples of a 5/4 rhythm I've ever heard. It was a breakthrough for me in understanding the power of odd time signatures in musical composition.
Complement time. (Just bear it, haha)
Alena. Insightful and intelligent as always. There is so much to take in with these songs, on first listen it can be too much. You seem to absorb them effortlessly. (As opposed to myself, who simply gawked at the stereo for 30 minutes after my first listen.)
You never know. There is a legitimate chance Maynard read that book at some point in his life. And as art so often plays out, one artist's work is another's inspiration.
Brad. More generally, I'm impressed with your role as a guide through this Tool journey.
(Insert small philosophical rant)
Borrowing themes from this song, when we care about something deeply, we bind our identity to it - it becomes a cornerstone, if you will.
And, of course, we wish to share those important things with the ones we love, which suddenly raises the stakes.
If they reject the thing, we almost feel as if they are rejecting us. So even the slightest hint of rejection has us on edge.
You are providing a stellar example of how to share something with someone the right way. Its not an easy thing at all to do, so true props for that.
And to you both. Thanks for taking us on the journey with you. Any form of honest expression is a courageous thing to do, and you two are admirably genuine.
Peace.
Foti you're too kind! :)
I had wondered where you'd disappeared to, so glad to hear from you again. I was curious if you'd written anything new and was happy to find "No Quarter," - A Musical Love Story. Really enjoyed it, so thank you! I've left you a comment there :)
Stay safe and looking forward to the next time you decide to "procrastiwrite" :P
@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Haha, thanks for that, glad you enjoyed that read.
Yeah, main project I'm working on is a novel, and I've tried to keep the head down to finish that - your videos have become something of a break from writing for me, to take my mind away from the work for a bit.
Hey, question for both of you. Slipknot aside (cos I know them well enough, though I haven't delved into their catalogue to greatly), what other bands would you recommend I jump into from your list of reactions?
Now this is a great comment.
Haha well glad to help :) Good luck with the novel! Writing a book is a dream of Alena's actually :)
Ooh okay... our personal favourites so far have been "Ne Obliviscaris" and "Wintersun" (we've only done one song from each of those so far).
Btw, I don't know if you've used Discord before but we've started a server on there where we're pretty active with a small group of new friends we've made doing this channel. It's a great place where we can interact and chat with everyone a little more real time. We chat music and everything else random haha. I know you're keeping your head down to write but if you ever want a break, would be awesome if you came and chatted with us! :) discord.gg/tqDZhsF
@duckfann13 agreed!!! :)
Fun fact : Lateralus is the greatest album ever recorded.
Have a great day
You make a strong case! :D
Fun and TRUE fact!😉👍👍🤘🤘
You've waited far too long for some more Tool but it's finally here! Come join us live for the premiere and we can all watch and chat live together!
Another great reaction, guys! Which should be the next song off Lateralus? Track #2. Then, do track #3, then #4... are you seeing a pattern? Seriously, this album is so amazing and every single track is fantastic, so I'm very much in favor of doing them all in order. I hope the next Tool reaction comes sooner rather than later! Cheers!
Thanks savageplanet - promise this next one will be WAAAAAY sooner!
I second this.
I'm not a Tool fan, but I've heard they like their albums to be experienced as one piece. It would be best if you went in order. Also, remember that some tracks work as a build up for the next one, you should not split those up. =P
Thanks, we've been doing this for the lateralus album no far :)
Thanks everyone for your live chat contributions! If you missed it live, you can still follow the live chat as you watch :)
Really fun with the live. I have watched other live streams before, but normally I hide the live chat because it interfere with the experience when there are very many chatting. But this was not interfering, and it was fun to join. :D You should do this from time to time :)
Thanks Jan Olav, appreciate the feedback :)
Thanks for sharing! Super, super interesting read!
This was worth the wait! 👍
Since Alena commented on the art: If anyone doesn't know him, check out Alex Grey, the visual artist who TOOL began collaborating with on this album. His work is amazing on its own - as is TOOL's, of course - but the results of their collaboration are truly incredible. One of the most compatible & complimentary pairings of sound and visuals in rock/metal history, I think.
As for what song to do next... if there is any album that begs to be done in full, and in order, it's 'Lateralus.' So doing "Eon Blue/The Patient" next would make a lot of sense. However, reacting to the full album is a lot of time to invest, and a lot of videos to make. If you are only going to do a few songs from the album, I'd say "The Patient," "Parabol/Parabola," and "Lateralus" are the must-do songs.
Thanks as always for your support and additional Tool knowledge! We won't make you wait this long again haha :D
Saturn comes around every 29 years it’s about time.
Electronic drum pads from Danny Carey. The Pneuma drum cam will give you a better picture of some of the different percussion sounds that you hear in Tool.
Edit: Unless you want to do Lateralus in order (never a bad idea, as it is an interesting introspective journey), Parabol/Parabola is a gem.
Thanks DS - we will definitely do this one in the future! We're moving chronologically through Tool's albums so will just be a while. There's so much gold to get to first haha! :D
15:50 it's synthesizer. But basically there are only three instruments: bass, guitar and drums. Early 2000s of Tool live performance of this song worth to watch big time. Maynard holds this scream for over 20 sec. every time.
Aah okay - thanks for clarifying for us :) Woah that sounds awesome!
Thank you Brad and Alena...great review. Your channel is progressing nicely. Good content and analysis
Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words Jeff! We promise the next Tool song will come MUCH sooner! :D
Brad & Alena Metal Reactions no worries you have many fans and they have different tastes. It’s kind of you to try to acknowledge everyone’s requests. I can tell that TOOL is that “place” (lack of better word) that you can always go to for reflection...no pun intended. Hope Alena finds that place too for your sake as a TOOL fan and boyfriend
Haha yeah, us doing Tool reactions is as much for our own enjoyment as anyone's! :D
The song is about the path that some choose to take when they are abused or wronged by another. The crown of negativity, the scarlet lettermen (a pun of Maynard's, referring to both the book and a letterman jacket). A person, after being abused or wronged enough times, will make a vow to themselves that it never happens again and, as a result, clutch it like a cornerstone lest the progress they've made from their vow, made in negativity, should disintegrate. The planetary reference comes from a book Maynard read before or while the album was made. The book states that Saturn returns to the point it was at when you were born every 29 years. At this time, with the theory of planetary influence over our actions and things alike in mind, you have the opportunity to review all that has happened to you and all of the personal life lessons you've learned up to that point, and choose which lessons are worth or not worth keeping. As a result you will either be lifted up, progressing to a higher state of consciousness and/or existence, or be dragged down by the stones until you choose to let them go. Awesome reaction, you two! Always a pleasure. I vote you keep going down the tracklist and do them all. Your next one should be Eon Blue Apocalypse+The Patient. Can't wait to see it! 😊 I hope you two are happy, well, and have a wonderful day and/or night until next time. 🙏✌😁
Thanks James - really appreciate your knowledge and insights!
@@BradAlenaMetalReactions The both of you are most welcome! It's always a pleasure to enlighten others concerning my favorite band. 😊 Be safe, happy, and kind to each other always, and have a wonderful day. ✌💘🤘
Huh
@@Heatwave9000 Eh?
This song too my might be song spawned from his reflection about the grudge he had for his mother.
Read someone's comment that Saturn's orbit is 29 years, closest to 27 years or roughly 10000 days.
The Grudge was towards his mother Maynard introduced in Jimmy and his reflection on the subject. This is only a theory, enjoy.
Thanks Caladestine I - always fun to hear and discuss different theories! :)
I love watching someone experience the scream in this song for the first time...😮. Great react! I’ve said it before, but this album should be listened to from top to bottom. If not here, on your own time. Keep up the great videos guys!
Thanks Juan! Yeah that scream was incredible!
I recommend listening to this album on a weekly basis
Bout time :)
Haha tell me about it!!! :D
Love your reactions! I recommend Jambi and The Pot as those are some real bangers.
Thanks Hunter! We'll look to do those once we move forward from Lateralus :)
2:11. She is always so reserved. I get it. It’s the first listen. Still, I’d love her to just go crazy. My love probably won’t ever come to pass, still, I pine away.
You should probably react to the entire Lateralus album!! That'd be cool!
You two should just do the entire albums! You both clearly love Tool. It's more content for the channel, and you're already going in chronological order anyway. Go all in and get the full experience! You can go back and listen to the skipped Aenima songs down the road after the rest.
Sounds like a good idea to meeeee
I've seriously debated this with myself (Brad). The thing stopping me is that I haven't heard Fear Inoculum yet and I'm dying to hear it!
@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Oh, man. That's a good point. But maybe you two just need to record Tool videos more often. ;)
Well now I cant fault your logic haha :D
0:14. This is crazy. I was just commenting on an old vid from these two. Let’s see what happens now.
that intro was awesome
Thanks, glad you like it!
Einen schönen tag noch. Great day guys.
Thanks Gunter - you as well!
Почитайте про Куб Метатрона. Sacred geometry is everything.
You mention it sounds like rock, well Tool dont consider themselves metal. Though I think its more of an Opeth situation, it depends on the song.
Yeah true. Or even which part within a song haha :D
That girl have no soul...
J!erk off live 8,25,1998 please
Thanks for the suggestion Lee :)