Tool's originality cannot be replicated but reinvented. Tool would love this because they like to reinvent themselves. You guys are pretty kick-ass artists. Love you.
Hey Jon don't worry about what all these other people are saying, you don't need to sound like Maynard, I love this cover its phenomenal. Thank you for doing it.
Original song spirit stays intact while you made a whole new perspective about it. As a Tool fan I must say I like it. As a musician, I like it even more.
It makes me happy when people do a real justice to loving each other. This kind of thing is a wonderful example of loving each other. I can feel that this cover was done with reverence. A good way of bringing they to we and you to I.
Hey thanks for that. That is the first reaction from a lot of people when they first click on the link. We like doing things a little different. Anyone can do an exact cover of a song. This is just our version. Also, this cover of " Sober" will be available for download on itunes in the next few days!!
This is actually a lyrically powerful song for someone such as myself who has had to overcome , alcohol and drugs issues , nearly 18 years sober and the words " I'm am just a worthless liar , I am just am imbecile " still brings back memories of that suffering way of life , so accurate , so true
@@seelenwinter6662 so that you can support artist to continue with his work. Art is something they do because they live for it but bread and butter cost real money, understand ??
JonMcConnellMusic Jon I am hooked on this, I added to a playlist and when I go home I'm buying it so I can put it on my iPod. Thank you so much for your creativity. People who are telling you it isn't like Tool don't get it, it's not supposed to be. You made it your own.
JonMcConnellMusic You see... When I get home I am buying this so I can play it on my iPod.. We want to buy your music!!! The world would appreciate more of you on ITunes!!!
being a diehard Tool fan I8 loathe 99.9% of the covers out there plus I never comment on youtube vids good bad or otherwise....but this was fantastic and compelled me to say so.
I was expecting to hate it just because l Love Tool but hate covers for just about any band, but that totally shocked me, it was really good. Great Job guys!
Effthe haters, you took a classic, put your spin on it and it doesn't sound like shit and its unique. Well done sir. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
I am a huge TOOL and Maynard fan. Normally I dont like any TOOL covers at all... This was great! I love it when an artist makes it their own. Just like Johnny Cash doing Hurt... GOOD WORK!
Wow. Best Tool cover I've seen. Typically tool covers tend to lack in the vocal department because Maynard has such a unique voice that it's near impossible to get right but you nailed it man, kept it your own and nailed it. Good job guys!
I have been a Tool fan for over twenty years and I never dreamed that this song could be improved but your haunting, stripped-down interpretation is simply astounding. You have taken my favorite song by my favorite band and induced me to enjoy it as though I am hearing it for the first time. Bravo my man. Be proud and I look forward to hearing more from you.
bravo friend! immediate share... don't let people bother you with their negative feedback. a cover is only good if you make it your own, and you totally did! let maynard influence you some more, i'm dying to hear you give some more crazy tool interpretations
I have said it before, I will say it again, awesome! I am an ORIGINAL TOOL diehard and this is a fresh, modern version of a classic. I am not a cover person AT ALL, but I really enjoy this version of Sober. I am a diehard TOOL fan, and always will be, but I still love this version. Great job Jon and company!
I've been a tool fan since I first heard this song in the early 90's and then went out and bought undertow. You guys have done a badass cover and made it your own. My question is , can i buy this somewhere besides iTunes ? I refuse to buy anything from the iCult.
You have just left us the best compliment by far. Thank you for that. It makes all the work and time that goes into our videos worth it. We wanted to do something different with the song and we are glad you liked it.
I don't why, but I hear many different things with this version of Sober. I hear Tool of course. I also hear Chris Daughtry. And last but not least, I hear Evanescence' s Bring Me To Life. Maybe I am crazy, but the creativity just blew me away. Nice Job! I hope millions are made as a result :-).
Awesome job guys! I do not see one issue with the performance. Just for a reference, you can try and use your voice at 2:55, but again, I respect your interpretation of the song and it sounds amazing just the way it is in this video!
Hi Jon, I noticed this was published in 2012. I hope you're still jammin' and giggin'. I'm 62 years old. I've been playing rock acoustic guitar all my life. Many, many live shows behind me. I've been a live sound man and a studio engineer. I'm a songwriter as well. My point is,.... I ain't never seen no shit like this!!! I've watched several of your videos and I'm impressed with all of them. All of you guys, your drummer and percussionist are awesome. Rockin' the acoustic shows what I've been doing forever and I wish more people did it. It's not just for folk anymore, lol. I hope you will continue what you're doing and make some more videos for us.
Great cover, good vocal but i would like to see a lite more "punch" from the vocal. Little scream, imperfections while singing, little cry... 8.6/10 lets say (and i am being strict here). I am really bad musician but a good listener :)
You are complaining about the lack of imperfections? Really? Tool fans always stupid hookers with penis. If you don't like anything but the original, don't watch covers.
Erick Hetfield I kinda agree tho, the cover is great, but his voice certainly was "edited" for lack of a better term... It takes the human out of it... I still love the cover tho
Youd have a good point if it werent for the fact that tools label released a radio edited version of this song, that also, did not include curse words.
This guy doesn't have any feeling for this song. It's like he's reading the words. There is absolutely no emotion going into this song. Good voice though... Sadly he can't handle the depth of tool
Hey AJ, thank you for watching our video. And thank you for the critique's. On the topic of the "pedals", there were only 8 taps total. The first tap was to finish the cycle of the loop. The second tap was to switch to the next channel on my gt-10. That channel also has a second control pedal that turns on the delay. Which would be the third tap. So thats a total of three so far. The 4th tap was another option on that channel to engage the pitch shift effect I use.
Wow.... A Very Unique Version of an Awesome song with a little twist to his liking..! Nice. Please, Please do some more TOOL Covers I'm Addicted to your Version....!
This is not a cover, this is a reinvention of the song! Utterly amazing. Thank you for creating this.
I must say, that has to be the biggest compliment we have gotten on this video! Thanks a ton! Means a lot to us. Stay tuned!
10 years and still I come back ...still awesome
Tool's originality cannot be replicated but reinvented. Tool would love this because they like to reinvent themselves. You guys are pretty kick-ass artists. Love you.
Easily my favorite rendition, with all sincerity BRAVO!!!!!
The best Sober cover hands down.
Hey Jon don't worry about what all these other people are saying, you don't need to sound like Maynard, I love this cover its phenomenal. Thank you for doing it.
Glad you like and thanks for the encouragement!
Playing keys and drums at the same time. Awesome! I prefer this over the original.
That voice is not meant for covers...
That voice is meant for Originals.....
Something is coming
@@Bergmann69 thats what she said
Original song spirit stays intact while you made a whole new perspective about it. As a Tool fan I must say I like it. As a musician, I like it even more.
Dude thanks man! That's a huge compliment! I don't know if you've seen but we now how the song available on itunes!
This is by far the best cover of any song ive seen so far on the web!
Exactly ! :)
Just seeing this now. This is one of the greatest things I have seen and heard. 🖤
I really love the power at 2:55. I wish you had kept with it for the full prechorus because it's my favorite part of the cover. Still, excellent job.
Still can't get over how amazing this cover is. So many replays...
A decade has passed and this is as stellar as it was when it came out.
I keep coming back hopingfor more. Maybe the best cover on TH-cam
It makes me happy when people do a real justice to loving each other. This kind of thing is a wonderful example of loving each other. I can feel that this cover was done with reverence. A good way of bringing they to we and you to I.
From a serious Tool fan great job very unique perspective and I love the guitar
Dude, this is insanely good. I admit I had little hope when I saw the acoustic in your hands, but it works. And your voice is fantastic.
Hey thanks for that. That is the first reaction from a lot of people when they first click on the link. We like doing things a little different. Anyone can do an exact cover of a song. This is just our version. Also, this cover of " Sober" will be available for download on itunes in the next few days!!
I smoked a joint, 5 years ago...and i listened to this.
This is pure perfection.
Thank you.
2:54
2:54 Damn wish he didn't back off. Great cover!
I agree. He tries to be soothing yet aggressive. Fuck that. Belt vocals like at 2:54.
that drive was spot on
This is actually a lyrically powerful song for someone such as myself who has had to overcome , alcohol and drugs issues , nearly 18 years sober and the words " I'm am just a worthless liar , I am just am imbecile " still brings back memories of that suffering way of life , so accurate , so true
Coolest thing ever done by a bunch of guys wearing v-necks in a shed
Ah that made me literally lol. thanks!
I liked this comment 3 years ago and I'm just back to say I like it again haha
That’s funny as hell lol
I will always come back here
the only "TOOL" song you can buy on itunes
why to hell buy a song, if you can have here all for free...? my son with 5 years download here the music without any problem...
Worst one if you ask me.
@@seelenwinter6662 so that you can support artist to continue with his work. Art is something they do because they live for it but bread and butter cost real money, understand ??
Not anymore!
tzDub92 you can get them all on iTunes now!
Off the charts excellence!!!
This is actually so good! Tool is a hard band to cover well and I think you did superb!
i have been listening and loving your version of this song for years...it is an amazing performance.
Absolutely amazing cover man! Love it!
Thanks Jeremy!
JonMcConnellMusic Jon I am hooked on this, I added to a playlist and when I go home I'm buying it so I can put it on my iPod. Thank you so much for your creativity. People who are telling you it isn't like Tool don't get it, it's not supposed to be. You made it your own.
JonMcConnellMusic You see... When I get home I am buying this so I can play it on my iPod.. We want to buy your music!!! The world would appreciate more of you on ITunes!!!
being a diehard Tool fan I8 loathe 99.9% of the covers out there plus I never comment on youtube vids good bad or otherwise....but this was fantastic and compelled me to say so.
Благодарю вас так много!
I was expecting to hate it just because l Love Tool but hate covers for just about any band, but that totally shocked me, it was really good. Great Job guys!
this is the best cover i have heard yet of tool. well done, keep it up guys
It's been 5 years since I listen to this cover, amazing guys!
Who knew Tobias Fünke was such a good singer?
msowolfy lmao....
More tool pleaseeee
Awesome. Seriously.
absolutely
The day this hits 1 MILLION views, the shadow just behind me will start being sober :-)
very, very good job!
I love the sudden appearance of the guy with the cajón flamenco. Good cover, good performance and good video, even 8 years later.
Effthe haters, you took a classic, put your spin on it and it doesn't sound like shit and its unique. Well done sir. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Where did these guys go? They're so talented!
Great cover. I feel the need to go buy a v-neck shirt now.
Great cover. Tool fanatics always have a stick up their arse so it's always hard to impress them 100%, but this is amazing.
Great job would love to see your own version of Alice n chains nutshell
I am a huge TOOL and Maynard fan. Normally I dont like any TOOL covers at all... This was great! I love it when an artist makes it their own. Just like Johnny Cash doing Hurt... GOOD WORK!
This kicks a significant amount of arse. Well done!
Thanks Marcus!
Well done John. I'll keep looking for more of your work.
Wow. Best Tool cover I've seen. Typically tool covers tend to lack in the vocal department because Maynard has such a unique voice that it's near impossible to get right but you nailed it man, kept it your own and nailed it. Good job guys!
fantastic. .. 1 of my fave songs - done justice
I have been a Tool fan for over twenty years and I never dreamed that this song could be improved but your haunting, stripped-down interpretation is simply astounding. You have taken my favorite song by my favorite band and induced me to enjoy it as though I am hearing it for the first time. Bravo my man. Be proud and I look forward to hearing more from you.
Well said!!! They are so talented!
Back for more, again, 10 years later... Still digging it supremely. Peace.
I can't stop listening to this song. You guys did a flawless job on this song and putting your own spin to it.
bravo friend! immediate share... don't let people bother you with their negative feedback. a cover is only good if you make it your own, and you totally did! let maynard influence you some more, i'm dying to hear you give some more crazy tool interpretations
Thanks brotha! I appreciate that. Thanks for sharing!
JonMcConnellMusic You are awesome I said in my comment I prefer this over the original.
JonMcConnellMusic Great work Jon. Awesome cover, sounds amazing! I'm Itunes bound!
I have said it before, I will say it again, awesome! I am an ORIGINAL TOOL diehard and this is a fresh, modern version of a classic. I am not a cover person AT ALL, but I really enjoy this version of Sober. I am a diehard TOOL fan, and always will be, but I still love this version. Great job Jon and company!
I've been a tool fan since I first heard this song in the early 90's and then went out and bought undertow. You guys have done a badass cover and made it your own. My question is , can i buy this somewhere besides iTunes ? I refuse to buy anything from the iCult.
Hey thanks!! I believe that cover is on amazing as well!
You have just left us the best compliment by far. Thank you for that. It makes all the work and time that goes into our videos worth it. We wanted to do something different with the song and we are glad you liked it.
great reduced cover! it really delivers the feeling of the song and your sound ideas are amazing! this is a "more isnt possible" cover! :)
Thanks Archi! Means a lot! We hope you pic up a copy of the cover on itunes in the next week or so. Should be up there shortly!
Impressive. Your first mother mary was incredible! Don't hold back. Brilliant composition.
I don't why, but I hear many different things with this version of Sober. I hear Tool of course. I also hear Chris Daughtry. And last but not least, I hear Evanescence' s Bring Me To Life. Maybe I am crazy, but the creativity just blew me away. Nice Job! I hope millions are made as a result :-).
Y'all should hear these guys live. Mind boggling...
Awesome job guys! I do not see one issue with the performance. Just for a reference, you can try and use your voice at 2:55, but again, I respect your interpretation of the song and it sounds amazing just the way it is in this video!
Total eargasm.All of you ooze tremendous talent.Love the cover.
@01:36 Waiting like a stacking buttock, who woop anna finger trust?
Dafuq bro....
Hi Jon, I noticed this was published in 2012. I hope you're still jammin' and giggin'. I'm 62 years old. I've been playing rock acoustic guitar all my life. Many, many live shows behind me. I've been a live sound man and a studio engineer. I'm a songwriter as well. My point is,.... I ain't never seen no shit like this!!! I've watched several of your videos and I'm impressed with all of them. All of you guys, your drummer and percussionist are awesome. Rockin' the acoustic shows what I've been doing forever and I wish more people did it. It's not just for folk anymore, lol. I hope you will continue what you're doing and make some more videos for us.
Great cover, good vocal but i would like to see a lite more "punch" from the vocal. Little scream, imperfections while singing, little cry...
8.6/10 lets say (and i am being strict here). I am really bad musician but a good listener :)
chato pra cascalho
You are complaining about the lack of imperfections? Really? Tool fans always stupid hookers with penis. If you don't like anything but the original, don't watch covers.
Erick Hetfield I kinda agree tho, the cover is great, but his voice certainly was "edited" for lack of a better term... It takes the human out of it... I still love the cover tho
I can listen to this over and over and again and again.... Great job as always! God's speed in all you do Jon...
radio version of the lyrics? ha!
I have been a Tool fan for years. I just have to say this is by far the best Tool cover I have EVER heard! Thank you for performing and sharing it. :)
needs moar "FUCKING"
"Jesus why won't you whistle" doesn't cut it
Youd have a good point if it werent for the fact that tools label released a radio edited version of this song, that also, did not include curse words.
This is incredible, I've never heard such a good cover. A work of art truly. 3 very talented people here.
Why can't you fucking swear in acoustic song ???
jesus
its so amazing i have to watch it back to back..
It'd be bad ass if you weren't so afraid to sing it for real...
Sweet! Love the ambient undertones! And in the attic, mom must be going nuts downstairs. lol.
This guy doesn't have any feeling for this song. It's like he's reading the words. There is absolutely no emotion going into this song. Good voice though... Sadly he can't handle the depth of tool
Jake Rinz so when are you going to upload ur amazing emotional masterpiece of this song
Vous êtes des machines les gars ! Much amaze ! Such talented !
You got talent bud, just not my taste
A classic with a simple yet very unique touch. Amazing. Good job.
Please dont attempt to turn this masterpiece into radio music. Please stop.
Bob Saget If radio music was half this good I'd actually listen to the radio
Bob Saget “sober” _was_ radio music. 😂
Good god! Get down....Killing it!
Amazing! Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you 👍
cheers from Ecuador fans of tool and a perfect circle great job
Hard to believe this is so delicious without the accompaniment of a bass.
Terrific. Rock on.
Very cool. The 1st "Mother Mary won't you whisper" gave me goose bumps.
Still reliving this years later!
Whowwww.....What a hell of a cover.....!!
marvelous performance.thank you for sharing
One of the best covers I have ever seen.
I am totally blown away by this magnificient piece of interpretation!
Hey AJ, thank you for watching our video. And thank you for the critique's. On the topic of the "pedals", there were only 8 taps total. The first tap was to finish the cycle of the loop. The second tap was to switch to the next channel on my gt-10. That channel also has a second control pedal that turns on the delay. Which would be the third tap. So thats a total of three so far. The 4th tap was another option on that channel to engage the pitch shift effect I use.
Love it.Has a haunting vibe to it.
great song & beautiful version
very fantastic, my congratz!! great voice, great insert of keyboard, realy very very good at all the band, just fantastic!!
Wow.... A Very Unique Version of an Awesome song with a little twist to his liking..! Nice. Please, Please do some more TOOL Covers I'm Addicted to your Version....!
Wow.....just wow!
Absolutely awesome
i revisit often to listen to this song! well done guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
watching and listening to this is amazing the style reminds me of the deftones dvd that they did live in hawai
Brilliant cover...awesome job guys
just amazing