For years on a few songs I thought there were overdubbed guitar solos, and after 10-20 years of listening to them was blown away seeing them live to find out that Justin played those parts.
"Father blessed them all with reason, yet this is what they choose?" Always hits me hard... as well as "repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, consious of his fleeting time here" Tbh this song is pure poetry, arguably the best lyrical work in existence (not my personal stance, it varies by mood for me)
Brother, you're the ONLY reactor who picked up on that sick drum fill. The TOOL army loves you because you obviously know what you're talking about. Keep spiraling out, Boss...
Never completely believe anyone saying "Tool does not do this, does not do that." They do overdubs, they use synths, they throw pianos and sample their cats. They do anything that is required to make the music sound as insanely good it sounds.
Agreed. The one thing I do believe firmly -- and only because Danny has said so on numerous occasions -- is that Tool doesn't rely on click tracks for either their studio recordings or their live performances. And if/when a synth is used for a particular sound, it is not piped in during live shows either. It's actually played by one of them, whether it be through Adam's pedals or that tiny electronic block Maynard is occasionally tapping around on or the massive wall of pads Danny has behind and to the left of him. The sounds are "synth", but it's still being played live.
@@Singleballtheory I know and agree with that. Here i was talking about the studio versions because that's what he's listening to, i love how they go to heights to reproduce everything live, and that is just Godly!
@@darinzaruba3996 maybe you are aware already, but I'll say it for those who aren't: that wasn't simply a joke. "Mantra" (the intro song to "Schism") is basically Maynard squeezing cats softly - they recorded the sounds and put some effects on which resulted in the song.
As a lyricist, Maynard doesn’t get nearly enough recognition. He is among the greats IMHO, just as a lyricist. Combined with his ability to utilize his voice as a multi faceted instrument is very well executed.
For what its worth, I sincerely appreciate your authenticity. Honestly, it's what its all about and its why I click in the first place. It's a bit odd to simply click on a video to watch a person reacting to a song, but you give the audience something to think about and that's what its all about. Appreciate your insight
"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here".... jeez. More prefect words might have never been written.
@@nongwayo5026 I think they keywords to translate here are 'Repugnant' which translates roughly to '(an) absolute idiot'; Squander, which translates to 'waste' (e.g.: to waste an opportunity); Conscious, which refers to one's consciousness, the active perceiving of reality, if you will; and fleeting, which means 'briefly' or 'temporary'. Combining this you might be able to read the phrase a bit better. As for the dissection of the phrase: "Don't be short-sighted, there's a lot to see here. Take a look around you; be a bit open-minded. You've only got a short time on this rock to take everything in. Someone who doesn't make the most of that, and instead chooses to live in ignorance and only look as far as their nose is long, is an absolute idiot." ...At least, that's how I read this phrase. Someone else might interpret is very differently. Such is the power of TooL.
@@nongwayo5026 basically, he is talking about angels view of man. And they think it's awful that man can't understand how lucky they are just to be alive at all. How someone couldn't look around at the world and be thankful to be given the chance to be alive... instead man just wants to divide everything up for himself.
@@jakecameron2976 too me I can’t ever see how triad fits with disposition and reflection. I can’t bear to listen to triad it makes me feel literally sick at times
"Maynard to me is an instrument." He has said the same thing himself. This is one of the reasons he stands back on the stage. As for lyrics, he has said, years ago, that people can derive whatever meaning they want from them. When referring to Adam making videos for the songs, he said that he gets one meaning from the song, Adam gets another meaning, and the fans get another meaning.
@@farmeracob9561 Actually, I haven't. I did read the biography of Tool and the bit about interpretation is from an interview with MJK. But I will watch it now. Cheers!
Also I’m still here and wanted to highly recommend “Ticks and Leeches” to show a time when Danny Carey goes absolutely insane on drums it’s truly captivating
You are the most down to earth individual I have seen read about, heard about in quite some time. There’s no mystery to you ..what you see is what you get. You have the undeniable ability to dissect things in ways most of us can only dream about. And most to fans will agree that we really don’t take kindly to people who try to dissect tool that think that they can dissect tool. But you came into this blind and naked and you left us all with a sense of warmth and a better understanding of the dynamics (as you put it) within these great songs, that we all love so much. I will speak for us all and say we are very blessed to live in a time where you sir have come along and have given new depth, light and excitement to these tracks that we have enjoyed all these years. I hope that you will continue doing this and giving your honest assessment... but lastly I must say watching your facial Expressions is beyond precious and gives me the chicken bumps. It’s really like almost hearing it for the first time all over again. Thank you thank you thank you ♪🎼🎵♪🎶♫🤘🏻🥁🎸🎧
Wow, that was a wonderful comment and I'm humbled by your thoughts whereas in a million I could have never thought that what I share would impact others to the degree you're expressing, No sir, Thank YOU!!! :)
I second that. I can analyze the lyrics in my own mind, so its fantastic to see what a composer has to say about these beautifully crafted songs. I've been listening to tool since the age of about 10 and they still give me chills and surprise me to this day. Fear inoculum was well worth the wait!
Like that one time in a live show when Maynard announced to the crowd that they were going to start the final song of the show. The crowd was obviously upset and he said something along the lines of "calm down, we're not green day, this is longer than 3 minutes."
It haunts me to this day that whenever I listen to this song, specially knowing the lyrics so well, I can only think about the history of human war during the instrumental breakdown.
that's why i love the breakdown, it starts with those tribal drum beats, segues into this almost clanging feeling that invokes sword on sword, and finales with the instruments almost evoking machine guns and bombs. it just perfectly evokes not only the idea of the history of human war, but with the angels' perspectives(eg., father blessed them all with reason, and this is what they choose) it also feels almost like an accounting of every wrong decision we've made with the freewill god granted us. same reason i love the breakdown at the end of 46 & 2, the whole song talks about ideas of the jungian shadow and striving to overcome, and then the breakdown evokes this feeling of being pushed or drawn, almost like an accelerating gravitational force the crescendos with this pounding that feel like throwing yourself against a wall, trying to break through the barrier of your own limitations. tool takes forever to release albums, but things like this always make it worth the wait.
@@gourdguru you're 100% on point. My soul goes into self-flagellation mode every time I hear this to prevent myself from pretending this song isn't a perfect depiction of how short sighted humanity.
@@MaynardsSpaceship I remember watching that video. It doesn’t stay up long and gets taken down every time it gets posted, but it’s definitely one of the best fan made videos I’ve seen.
I am still and will always be here! Dude, I've watched many react channels (predominately Tool) and I have to say I absolutely love your channel. I can't even remember how I found you but I am so glad I did. I've been on the internet since 1998 and I have never posted a comment to anything on TH-cam Until this post right now. I was drawn to your channel, not just because of Tool, because before my daughter was born 5 years ago I was in a band for 9 years as the drummer but I also had a hand in the production/mixing side of the few EP's we released on a small local scale. I just had an interest and an ear for it. I was by no means any where near your level of ability or skill, so I am fascinated by these nuances that you can pull out of the music you are guided towards listening to by the people commenting on your channel. I do hear the things you focus on in Tool, but never gave them much thought until you point them out. I love the fact you are doing this for the sake of your love of music and not monetising your channel. I have been a Tool fan for many, many years and I also meditate so I know exactly what you are talking about when you have an emotional/energetic reaction to Tool's music. Keep doing what you are doing, we love it, and the fact your subscription total is growing rather quickly shows that others do too. I watch your videos regardless of what band you are reacting to because I enjoy what you do and how you do it. I hear you have many requests for Parabol/Parabola so if you do it, please do a back to back like you did with wings of Marie we will be here with you all the way! Okay, I'm rambling on now so Peace and love to you. Spiral out, keep going ;-)
I love how Danny uses the drums and patterns used to represent the evolution of mankind and how we wage war. Starts simple and then tribal and ultimately industrial. The same with warfare and killing each over pieces of the ground.
I always forget that this song is nine plus minutes. It just flies by for me. Just like this video. When it was over, I saw it was 25 plus and was in disbelief that it went by so fast. I believe that’s a credit to how engaged you are with the music and with us, your audience. Great work! Also, love the shirt.
Maynard doesn't publish lyrics for months after the album comes out because he wants you to listen the song as a whole, not just follow the words. You're doing this right by just treating him as an instrument
is that so? I really wonder where you got that info from, because I bought the Fear Inoculum Deluxe Edition CD the day it released and it literally came with a booklet including all songs' lyrics.
@@therealnynetynyne360 so? the statement "Maynard doesn't release lyrics for months cause he wants you to figure it out yourself" is still incorrect, since they did release lyrics with an album. it may used to be different, but not anymore.
Yeah, this or Jambi. You really can't say enough about Maynard truly showing vulnerability in the lyrics of Jambi. "No prize that could hold sway Or justify my giving away My center So if I could I'd wish it all away If I thought tomorrow would take you away You're my peace of mind, my home, my center I'm just trying to hold on One more day" No better words for the desperation and gaping loss of a loved one. It's so human and visceral. But then you have Right in Two. Which is high minded and spiritual. Just a great couple songs.
Well, it's official... You've illicited a loud, vocal “wooHoo” from me today as I scroll for something to watch at the gym. These are always so great 🤗
Actually, shit it dawned on me that I was trying to include February so that's more like 30k or so. Either way, Geebz is on fire and we better get a bad ass Tool reaction for 100k
You truly seem like such a chill dude, and your decomposes are stellar. We keep coming back to watch these videos to see how YOU react to them. Keep being you and doing what you do and we will keep coming back. Can’t wait for the next Tool video. Cheers.
Whoever said there's no synths or overdubs is lying. Danny is a big synth nerd and has a collection of synths. He definitely uses them on Tool albums. I don't know why people say that shit.
Yeah but they don't usually have a synth keyboard in their music. I do think they had that live at some point, though. But on the albums if it ever happens it's rare. Danny's synths are just keypads basically that act as extra drums.
The tabla solo is supposedly two angels talking to each other (like Maynard's singing about). Some people that studies divinities and more specifically "enochian" claims that Angels speak like that, using rhythmic patterns of a constant sound instead of different sounds or even melodies (if you can call speaking a type of melody).
“This is a safe place to stop” you’ve picked up on the band’s moments and changes and the timing on their songs breaths! Thanks for always pushing the idea to use high quality cans/buds. I’ve always had a similar “musicians” approach to Tool where I don’t focus on the lyrics really as his voice and vocal patterns are so instrumental. These lyrics got me though. It’s so refreshing to watch you break down Tool in a way that resonates with me. It’s like you’re saying all the things that I’ve thought but haven’t had anyone to say it to! But then there’s also vicariously listening to it for the first time through you that has most of us so hype. Expect a cup of coffee on me my friend, as always.. I’m still here 🤙
"Its not the fact that he has the ability to do that......its that where do you tastefully place that...?" Man, I have been saying this for years and years (though I've never been able to convey that thought as well). Its not necessarily that this guitar player is so damn talented and can play anything, its how they implement the riff/lick whatever, into the song. Ill never forget Brian Johnson of AC/DC commenting on fans that talk crap about the simplicity of their guitar riffs by Angus...."Well if its so simple and easy, then why didnt YOU write it?" A song doesnt have to be complex in its structure or have really wild/insane riffs throughout. If you take something simple and insert a bit of creativity at the right moment you can come up with magic that sounds amazing and a lot of people love, but remains very simple at its core. And tool are masters at that. So much of what Adam Jones does is very simple at the core of his sound but hes mastered the extra, more complicated things and has learned how to insert them into just the right parts without disrupting the core of the song. I struggle to find another example of a guitarist that does so much with so little without feeling like they just tore the song down while trying to be creative in the right spots.
I'm still here :) As someone who used to cover Tool songs for fun back in the day, I can confidently say these guys use more pedals than a church organ. One of the most critical effects to get the sound right in my experience was the delay pedal timing. Mixed with a chorus you can get these really cool interference patterns, but it takes a long time to get everything to line up juuuust right. Also, Justin used a bass Whammy pedal in a lot of the stranger sounding stuff for pitch shifting. But at the end of the day you can never be totally sure because of how secretive they are about what exactly they are doing. Also, stop apologizing man! The content is great. Don't be afraid to talk about something a little long if it feels right. It is interesting to hear about the technical stuff going on behind the scenes.
Lol, same. Rick Beato is much more in-depth and analyses harmonies, and even got access to the official mix, so he can isolate tracks. But I still watch Geebz because he's doing gut-reaction and impressions, and I love being reminded what was so striking about these songs on the first listen.
Still here, Geebz. Hey, I'm not sure if you're up for this challenge, but there are 3 Tool songs (Disposition, Reflection, Triad) that, for me, play like 3 movements of a symphony. 22 minutes of perfect music just kind of stuck in right after the song Lateralus that flow so well together, so that I never listen to them as individual songs but always listen as a whole. In fact, back in the day, when I originally ripped those songs from my CD I purposefully edited the series so they would play as a single track. So yah, I challenge to you to try this same approach if you feel like to reacting that way.
I stick that disc, more so that one than any other of Tool, in my truck and it is stuck in the player for at least a month. I don’t have a very long commute so it always starts in a different place. Those three come on and I have to just sit til the ride is over 💯
One of these videos he'll have to see you say that. Idk why he hasn't done it yet. It seems to be, from what I've seen, the most requested track. I agree. He's gonna lose it over that scream.
If you’re hearing something in a TooL song that you’re just not sure what it is but you know it’s not Adam..... It’s Justin. Greatest band to have ever graced a stage
I think you have a good enough understanding of Tool's evolution throughout their discography that you could start the ultimate journey called "Fear Inoculum" ;)
Even after 2 yrs, you are still the maestro of breaking down songs 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. You pick up on the smallest of nuances that they do that blows my mind. I love to go back and listen to these reactions to dive back into the deepest of details of each Tool song that you react to. Congrats brotha
I'm still here. This is by far my all time fav Tool song! I'm even getting goosebumbs just hearing the song's name :D Thanks for your insight and reaction to it - it's pure gold!
Man, "first time listening to"... incredible. I can remember listening to this back in 2006 when it dropped; simply brilliant and timeless. One of these days please do a surfing vid. Music and surfing...doesn't get much better than that. edit: just noticed the Cheech & Chong T. lol, outstanding :)
I do a yearly pilgrimage back to tool and always discover something new in the music, this year your breakdowns have given me a new appreciation again. Thank you!
You sir are a genius. This is my first comment on you tube, I felt compelled to thank you for the break down you did on my favorite tool song. I never quite knew why it was my favorite or why it stirs up such emotion in me. Just randomly came across your reaction vid of 46&2 today and just watched this one. Thank you so much for your insight into these songs and the honest way in which you share your understanding of what your hearing. Your experience and background and the way you can articulate what your hearing is just unparalleled. It’s nice to see your passion for music in general.Stay cool man and thank you again. Keep up the great work
I'm still here!!! Tool is my favorite, and I love hearing about them from a technical aspect. I don't play any instruments, so it's nice to hear what a composer has to say about how awesome they are 😊
This is the greatest song ever written by Tool, possibly by any group of humans. I understand how even a professional could be flustered by this; I covered this song in a band in my early 20s, and learning this bassline took me 8 months. The trick for me wasn't counting the meter, but feeling it like a pulse. It's fucking ORGANIC, their composition and arrangement is like a damn living creature made of music. Unparalleled. "Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift his eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here"... greatest line in a song. Your channel is fantastic, and I love your breakdowns, I've watched damn near all of them by this point; keep it up!
Don't be afraid of the Tool fans and their "Ideology". We just like hearing things that you point out that we don't know. Do it. Get those goosebumps and explain why.
Thank you for reacting to this song. It’s one of my favorites for a few reasons. The instrumentation is just so interesting to listen to, actually to vibe out with, and it’s not something you simply tap your foot to. You put yourself in the music and you pick things out that interest YOU. The Indian sounds are really cool. The lyrics are out of this world and have been quoted many times. “Repugnant is a creature”...is my favorite line and when I started watching and reading comments about Tool songs, I discovered that I definitely wasn’t the only one who felt the resonance from that beautiful phrase. I say phrase because I think it should be used in books, documentaries, movies, cartoons, the Bible itself (Don’t hate me Bible thumpers, I’m only kidding 😜). I say that all tongue in cheek, but I still really think it’s a beautiful line from a song that, if you’re listening to it, you’re going to have an emotional response of some kind. Whether you’re a Christian, Buddhist, Islamic, atheist or anywhere in between, you can all enjoy this song and take a message from it...as well as just listen to the music and enjoy it on a “simple” and peaceful level. I’m not great with words, but you can understand what I’m trying to say. Thanks again for this particular song Geebz. I’ll be watching most of your reactions because I truly enjoy your personality, perspective and I learn things from you that I otherwise wouldn’t have known and it brings another dimension to the music I listen to. I’m a Tool fan first and foremost, but I also enjoy lots of other bands and it’s fun to even discover a band that I have never listened to and hearing your obvious passion and extensive knowledge of music makes me listen to it more closely. I was a dancer (ballet, lyrical, jazz, etc) for many years and I have an ear for music that’s a little different from some, but again, hearing your perspective adds new dimension to things that I’ve obviously heard, but didn’t think about very much. (Meters and stuff) So thanks for that. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re my favorite reactor by far and I appreciate what you do for kids as well. Have a great day to you and everyone who made it this far!! Lol
Dude, whoever is telling you Tool does not use synth or electronic instruments has never seen them live or watched a live show, period. They use synth A LOT. Thanks for this, friend. This song is a doozy. 10,000 Days is a fan favorite. You can't go wrong with this album. Cheers!
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This is one of the greatest songs ever written, in my opinion.
This!
Agreed
I listen to this over and over. I'm mesmerized too...
This. Also, Reflection off of Lateralus.
I agreed 100% until I listened to Descending. This one still holds solid at #2 tho
Anytime you’re not sure what the sound is in TOOL, it’s probably the bassist Justin.
Or danny on a pad
Or adam using some weird effect. Let's face it, they are all suspect.
@@cdm46290 exactly lmao. All the above is correct
Or maybe even MJK... Trust no one 🤨
For years on a few songs I thought there were overdubbed guitar solos, and after 10-20 years of listening to them was blown away seeing them live to find out that Justin played those parts.
"Don't these talking monkeys know that Eden has enough to go around?" - Gets me every time
"Father blessed them all with reason, yet this is what they choose?" Always hits me hard... as well as "repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven, consious of his fleeting time here"
Tbh this song is pure poetry, arguably the best lyrical work in existence (not my personal stance, it varies by mood for me)
Brother, you're the ONLY reactor who picked up on that sick drum fill. The TOOL army loves you because you obviously know what you're talking about. Keep spiraling out, Boss...
Why is it the tool army and not the tool shed
@@flynnoleary4151 My good Sir, the TOOL shed is where we keep our beer fridge…
Still here. The Grudge will blow your mind.
Yes please. The Grudge is Tool at their finest
agree
also waiting for The Grudge please Mr Geebz put this one next on your tool playlist
The grudge is so awesome.
THIS
Never completely believe anyone saying "Tool does not do this, does not do that." They do overdubs, they use synths, they throw pianos and sample their cats. They do anything that is required to make the music sound as insanely good it sounds.
Agreed. The one thing I do believe firmly -- and only because Danny has said so on numerous occasions -- is that Tool doesn't rely on click tracks for either their studio recordings or their live performances. And if/when a synth is used for a particular sound, it is not piped in during live shows either. It's actually played by one of them, whether it be through Adam's pedals or that tiny electronic block Maynard is occasionally tapping around on or the massive wall of pads Danny has behind and to the left of him. The sounds are "synth", but it's still being played live.
@@Singleballtheory I know and agree with that. Here i was talking about the studio versions because that's what he's listening to, i love how they go to heights to reproduce everything live, and that is just Godly!
Sample their 🐱s! 🤣
Also shotgun fired at piano.
@@darinzaruba3996 maybe you are aware already, but I'll say it for those who aren't: that wasn't simply a joke. "Mantra" (the intro song to "Schism") is basically Maynard squeezing cats softly - they recorded the sounds and put some effects on which resulted in the song.
Tool MUST HEAR tracks still: Descending, The Grudge, 7empest, Stinkfist, H, Ticks and Leaches, Jambi, Vicarious...
I vote H. if we are voting. I'm voting. Just me.
Yes! Yes! And Yes!!
Descending!!!
You mean, the whole catalog
...keep going...
As a lyricist, Maynard doesn’t get nearly enough recognition. He is among the greats IMHO, just as a lyricist. Combined with his ability to utilize his voice as a multi faceted instrument is very well executed.
You said it perfectly ❤️
And the best part is he doesn't take himself too seriously either
The GOAT
@@CJNooberson for real! Word, man, word
Pays to have been a choir boi
For what its worth, I sincerely appreciate your authenticity. Honestly, it's what its all about and its why I click in the first place. It's a bit odd to simply click on a video to watch a person reacting to a song, but you give the audience something to think about and that's what its all about. Appreciate your insight
..."a bit odd"...?...first time on the internet...?...
@@dericanslum1696 Not everyone watches these reaction videos. Most of them are a waste of time.
Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to upvote this song.
Nice one there 🤘😉
Does he lift his eye to heaven regardless of his fleeting time here?
"there's still the balls at the bottom there."
@@Viccerz *conscious of his fleeting time here.
TOP COMMENT!
There's two kinds of people in the world. Those that like Tool and those like my ex-wife.
Lol! My man
Ha. 😂😂
Lol!
What about Bob
unfortunately my current and only wife doesn't like TOOL :-( I just have to keep reminding myself that there's more to life than music...right? lol
"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here".... jeez. More prefect words might have never been written.
I dunno, have you heard The Beatles, “we all live in a yellow submarine”?
@@larjkok1184 🤣😂🤣 love it!
Could you explain the meaning of this part for me in a simple language? I’m not a native speaker and it’s confusing to me. Thanks.
@@nongwayo5026 I think they keywords to translate here are 'Repugnant' which translates roughly to '(an) absolute idiot'; Squander, which translates to 'waste' (e.g.: to waste an opportunity); Conscious, which refers to one's consciousness, the active perceiving of reality, if you will; and fleeting, which means 'briefly' or 'temporary'.
Combining this you might be able to read the phrase a bit better. As for the dissection of the phrase: "Don't be short-sighted, there's a lot to see here. Take a look around you; be a bit open-minded. You've only got a short time on this rock to take everything in. Someone who doesn't make the most of that, and instead chooses to live in ignorance and only look as far as their nose is long, is an absolute idiot." ...At least, that's how I read this phrase. Someone else might interpret is very differently. Such is the power of TooL.
@@nongwayo5026 basically, he is talking about angels view of man. And they think it's awful that man can't understand how lucky they are just to be alive at all. How someone couldn't look around at the world and be thankful to be given the chance to be alive... instead man just wants to divide everything up for himself.
Can't wait for Tool - Disposition Reflection Triad breakdown , it's gonna be 1 hour video
He already made a breakdown of schism
@@nmnm_ oh damn I meant Disposition Reflection Triad , i was thinking of Schism when i wrote that 👍
The holy Trinity
This needs to happen
@@jakecameron2976 too me I can’t ever see how triad fits with disposition and reflection. I can’t bear to listen to triad it makes me feel literally sick at times
"Maynard to me is an instrument." He has said the same thing himself. This is one of the reasons he stands back on the stage. As for lyrics, he has said, years ago, that people can derive whatever meaning they want from them. When referring to Adam making videos for the songs, he said that he gets one meaning from the song, Adam gets another meaning, and the fans get another meaning.
sounds like you might have watched blood into wine
@@farmeracob9561 Actually, I haven't. I did read the biography of Tool and the bit about interpretation is from an interview with MJK. But I will watch it now. Cheers!
Also I’m still here and wanted to highly recommend “Ticks and Leeches” to show a time when Danny Carey goes absolutely insane on drums it’s truly captivating
I'm still here....right in two
Yes please do Ticks And Leeches!
You are the most down to earth individual I have seen read about, heard about in quite some time. There’s no mystery to you ..what you see is what you get. You have the undeniable ability to dissect things in ways most of us can only dream about. And most to fans will agree that we really don’t take kindly to people who try to dissect tool that think that they can dissect tool. But you came into this blind and naked and you left us all with a sense of warmth and a better understanding of the dynamics (as you put it) within these great songs, that we all love so much. I will speak for us all and say we are very blessed to live in a time where you sir have come along and have given new depth, light and excitement to these tracks that we have enjoyed all these years. I hope that you will continue doing this and giving your honest assessment... but lastly I must say watching your facial Expressions is beyond precious and gives me the chicken bumps. It’s really like almost hearing it for the first time all over again. Thank you thank you thank you ♪🎼🎵♪🎶♫🤘🏻🥁🎸🎧
Wow, that was a wonderful comment and I'm humbled by your thoughts whereas in a million I could have never thought that what I share would impact others to the degree you're expressing, No sir, Thank YOU!!! :)
I second that. I can analyze the lyrics in my own mind, so its fantastic to see what a composer has to say about these beautifully crafted songs. I've been listening to tool since the age of about 10 and they still give me chills and surprise me to this day. Fear inoculum was well worth the wait!
ditto
this comment and that profile pic are a magnificent juxtaposition lol
Still here!
Tool - “Descending”. You won’t regret it
Can confirm!
I second this, great song
Patiently waiting...
WTF? Easily their worst song.
@@drewwellington2496 incorrect sir
There is no such thing as 'too long' when it comes to Tool.
Like that one time in a live show when Maynard announced to the crowd that they were going to start the final song of the show. The crowd was obviously upset and he said something along the lines of "calm down, we're not green day, this is longer than 3 minutes."
Exactly, they aren't green day...
Sure there is, think of the time between 10 000 days and Fear Inoculum.
It haunts me to this day that whenever I listen to this song, specially knowing the lyrics so well, I can only think about the history of human war during the instrumental breakdown.
that's why i love the breakdown, it starts with those tribal drum beats, segues into this almost clanging feeling that invokes sword on sword, and finales with the instruments almost evoking machine guns and bombs. it just perfectly evokes not only the idea of the history of human war, but with the angels' perspectives(eg., father blessed them all with reason, and this is what they choose) it also feels almost like an accounting of every wrong decision we've made with the freewill god granted us. same reason i love the breakdown at the end of 46 & 2, the whole song talks about ideas of the jungian shadow and striving to overcome, and then the breakdown evokes this feeling of being pushed or drawn, almost like an accelerating gravitational force the crescendos with this pounding that feel like throwing yourself against a wall, trying to break through the barrier of your own limitations.
tool takes forever to release albums, but things like this always make it worth the wait.
There's an animated video set to this song that depicts exactly that.
@@gourdguru you're 100% on point. My soul goes into self-flagellation mode every time I hear this to prevent myself from pretending this song isn't a perfect depiction of how short sighted humanity.
@@MaynardsSpaceship I remember watching that video. It doesn’t stay up long and gets taken down every time it gets posted, but it’s definitely one of the best fan made videos I’ve seen.
When you do listen to Parabola make sure you listen to Parabol first as they go together.
Rick Beato knows.
Puscifer Humbling River.....you won't be disappointed. I promise.
Or Conditions of My Parole would be good too.
Cuntry Boner for the lulz.
@@roomierfatback that's my second plea!
Potions (deliverance mix) too!
@Michael Arden and another👍
I like how with the first "right in two" the bass bend becomes a chord. It divides in two.
With most bands it would be a happy accident. This band I feel does that on purpose. Nice catch.
Yeah. Yeah, it does.
I am still and will always be here! Dude, I've watched many react channels (predominately Tool) and I have to say I absolutely love your channel. I can't even remember how I found you but I am so glad I did. I've been on the internet since 1998 and I have never posted a comment to anything on TH-cam Until this post right now. I was drawn to your channel, not just because of Tool, because before my daughter was born 5 years ago I was in a band for 9 years as the drummer but I also had a hand in the production/mixing side of the few EP's we released on a small local scale. I just had an interest and an ear for it. I was by no means any where near your level of ability or skill, so I am fascinated by these nuances that you can pull out of the music you are guided towards listening to by the people commenting on your channel. I do hear the things you focus on in Tool, but never gave them much thought until you point them out. I love the fact you are doing this for the sake of your love of music and not monetising your channel. I have been a Tool fan for many, many years and I also meditate so I know exactly what you are talking about when you have an emotional/energetic reaction to Tool's music. Keep doing what you are doing, we love it, and the fact your subscription total is growing rather quickly shows that others do too. I watch your videos regardless of what band you are reacting to because I enjoy what you do and how you do it. I hear you have many requests for Parabol/Parabola so if you do it, please do a back to back like you did with wings of Marie we will be here with you all the way! Okay, I'm rambling on now so Peace and love to you. Spiral out, keep going ;-)
Thanks Jay. That was a wonderful comment - meant a lot! Mahalo!!
Beard of Harmony's cover of this is gorgeous.
I love how Danny uses the drums and patterns used to represent the evolution of mankind and how we wage war. Starts simple and then tribal and ultimately industrial. The same with warfare and killing each over pieces of the ground.
"Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here"
One of my all-time favorite Tool songs for this line alone
One of the greatest lines from any piece of music ever.
A modern masterpiece.
What a ridiculous line if you take it literal
@@MustObeyTheRules **lifts eye**
Can’t wait to hear what you think of “invincible” and “7empest” off the new album, by the way
7empest is the best of the decade, invincible is my favorite
Descending, my personal preference if I may. But then again when it comes to the decomposing of songs as he puts it anything tool is OK with me.
Yeah. You have to throw Descending into that mix.
Don't forget Descending
@@thirdeye311 why is this song so underrated
Tool is very bass forward in their composition and in the mix. People sometimes don't realize how much of tool's sound is Justin. He's a beast!!!!
I bought a pure bass headphone for this reason
Justin is the GOAT.
He also writes most of the music IIRC so you may be more right than you think
Tool has been my favorite band for over 20 years and this is my absolute favorite song of theirs I’m so glad you’re doing this one!
Spoken like a true Tool Army Lieutenant! 🤙
I always forget that this song is nine plus minutes. It just flies by for me. Just like this video. When it was over, I saw it was 25 plus and was in disbelief that it went by so fast. I believe that’s a credit to how engaged you are with the music and with us, your audience. Great work!
Also, love the shirt.
I think you should do Vicarious at some point. And The Grudge. And Descending. And 7empest. And...
Maynard doesn't publish lyrics for months after the album comes out because he wants you to listen the song as a whole, not just follow the words. You're doing this right by just treating him as an instrument
Indeed
is that so? I really wonder where you got that info from, because I bought the Fear Inoculum Deluxe Edition CD the day it released and it literally came with a booklet including all songs' lyrics.
@@_claymore interesting. None of their other albums have lyrics. I never could get my hands on hardcopy of Fear Inoculum so I didn't know that
@@_claymore and that and some art was exclusive to that edition. You example is exception to the norm not the norm itself
@@therealnynetynyne360 so? the statement "Maynard doesn't release lyrics for months cause he wants you to figure it out yourself" is still incorrect, since they did release lyrics with an album.
it may used to be different, but not anymore.
Still here, young one. And still waiting for "The Grudge".
He knows. That’s how he brings us back. By not doing it . 😆
It’s their best song
I'm still here. You rock! Thanks for decomposing these masterpieces! Allllllll Riiight!
This is one of those songs that often gets overlooked by reaction channels yet it might be the best song in 10000days. Kudos!
Absolutely, it's my new favourite in the album right next to jambi.
Yeah, this or Jambi. You really can't say enough about Maynard truly showing vulnerability in the lyrics of Jambi.
"No prize that could hold sway
Or justify my giving away
My center
So if I could I'd wish it all away
If I thought tomorrow would take you away
You're my peace of mind, my home, my center
I'm just trying to hold on
One more day"
No better words for the desperation and gaping loss of a loved one. It's so human and visceral.
But then you have Right in Two. Which is high minded and spiritual. Just a great couple songs.
It's still one of my favorite Tool songs from _any_ album.
Rosetta Stoned will always be my favorite from 10k Days
True just like Abe from deftones, he's not over the top virtuoso- but his beats are out of this world and amazing for deftones.
Well, it's official... You've illicited a loud, vocal “wooHoo” from me today as I scroll for something to watch at the gym. These are always so great 🤗
Love that!
Many have mentioned it, so shall I.
Tool "The Grudge".
This is my favorite TOOL song and I love watching your decomposition of TOOL songs, I love that this was recommended to me.
Still here, and I couldn't be happier Geebz! Awesome review & reactions. Excellent shirt too.
The noose A perfect circle please
Please do DESCENDING from Fear Inoculum. Please Please That is another Masterpiece
Truth spoken
I still say that's the best one on that album.
My favorite one off of FI. And I love the whole album!
Added the same comment on another KoG video. Truth! Please do Descending!
I now live for your Tool reactions. There's a reason why you're averaging almost 20k subs a month lol
Actually, shit it dawned on me that I was trying to include February so that's more like 30k or so. Either way, Geebz is on fire and we better get a bad ass Tool reaction for 100k
You truly seem like such a chill dude, and your decomposes are stellar.
We keep coming back to watch these videos to see how YOU react to them. Keep being you and doing what you do and we will keep coming back.
Can’t wait for the next Tool video. Cheers.
Still here...with every Tool video. Thank you for sharing your insight and great energy 🙏
Whoever said there's no synths or overdubs is lying. Danny is a big synth nerd and has a collection of synths. He definitely uses them on Tool albums. I don't know why people say that shit.
Yeah but they don't usually have a synth keyboard in their music. I do think they had that live at some point, though. But on the albums if it ever happens it's rare. Danny's synths are just keypads basically that act as extra drums.
Why would anyone say these things! XD
@@linkenski Adam plays synth a lot. He runs an Access synth with a foot controller next to his pedalboard. This is not a new thing.
Adam also uses an Access Virus A synth for triggers for The Grudge and Reflection. Aaand he has an Access Indigo synth he uses.
The tabla solo is supposedly two angels talking to each other (like Maynard's singing about). Some people that studies divinities and more specifically "enochian" claims that Angels speak like that, using rhythmic patterns of a constant sound instead of different sounds or even melodies (if you can call speaking a type of melody).
one of my favorite songs of all time, the "bass solo" is so filthy
This guy explains music like parents explain birds and the bees, I love it
I really enjoy listening to your input on these videos. Especially Tool. I feel you've became a fan! Its great!
“This is a safe place to stop” you’ve picked up on the band’s moments and changes and the timing on their songs breaths! Thanks for always pushing the idea to use high quality cans/buds. I’ve always had a similar “musicians” approach to Tool where I don’t focus on the lyrics really as his voice and vocal patterns are so instrumental. These lyrics got me though. It’s so refreshing to watch you break down Tool in a way that resonates with me. It’s like you’re saying all the things that I’ve thought but haven’t had anyone to say it to! But then there’s also vicariously listening to it for the first time through you that has most of us so hype. Expect a cup of coffee on me my friend, as always.. I’m still here 🤙
well said :D
Justin has a whammy pedal. That’s that lunge in the beginning behind Adam there.
I commented way back that I’m stoked to see if he guesses its a pitch shift pedal on bass.
"Its not the fact that he has the ability to do that......its that where do you tastefully place that...?" Man, I have been saying this for years and years (though I've never been able to convey that thought as well). Its not necessarily that this guitar player is so damn talented and can play anything, its how they implement the riff/lick whatever, into the song. Ill never forget Brian Johnson of AC/DC commenting on fans that talk crap about the simplicity of their guitar riffs by Angus...."Well if its so simple and easy, then why didnt YOU write it?"
A song doesnt have to be complex in its structure or have really wild/insane riffs throughout. If you take something simple and insert a bit of creativity at the right moment you can come up with magic that sounds amazing and a lot of people love, but remains very simple at its core. And tool are masters at that. So much of what Adam Jones does is very simple at the core of his sound but hes mastered the extra, more complicated things and has learned how to insert them into just the right parts without disrupting the core of the song. I struggle to find another example of a guitarist that does so much with so little without feeling like they just tore the song down while trying to be creative in the right spots.
Nailed it!
I'm still here :) As someone who used to cover Tool songs for fun back in the day, I can confidently say these guys use more pedals than a church organ. One of the most critical effects to get the sound right in my experience was the delay pedal timing. Mixed with a chorus you can get these really cool interference patterns, but it takes a long time to get everything to line up juuuust right. Also, Justin used a bass Whammy pedal in a lot of the stranger sounding stuff for pitch shifting. But at the end of the day you can never be totally sure because of how secretive they are about what exactly they are doing.
Also, stop apologizing man! The content is great. Don't be afraid to talk about something a little long if it feels right. It is interesting to hear about the technical stuff going on behind the scenes.
Solid reply on all fronts Fumbles... absolute LOL at pedals joke... and +1 to everything you said here. Hope you'll live a good life, friend.
IM STILL HERE! Keep up the awwesome vids my man, and ofc the work with the kids! :)
Don’t worry about the trolls my man. They exist like taxes
I prefer taxes, at least sometimes they contribute something positive to society
Haters, isolators, no one misses these
Bitches receive stitches
Trolls receive 86's
Gotta know which ones to avoid, otherwise theres trouble :p
I love how he gets flustered. I often feel the same way when discussing Aenima, especially "Eulogy".
I love watching you and Rick Beato tear into a song!
Lol, same. Rick Beato is much more in-depth and analyses harmonies, and even got access to the official mix, so he can isolate tracks. But I still watch Geebz because he's doing gut-reaction and impressions, and I love being reminded what was so striking about these songs on the first listen.
You bring so much joy to all of us, please continue with everything you are doing. Cheers from Czech Republic.
Thanks you Jan!
Still here, Geebz. Hey, I'm not sure if you're up for this challenge, but there are 3 Tool songs (Disposition, Reflection, Triad) that, for me, play like 3 movements of a symphony. 22 minutes of perfect music just kind of stuck in right after the song Lateralus that flow so well together, so that I never listen to them as individual songs but always listen as a whole. In fact, back in the day, when I originally ripped those songs from my CD I purposefully edited the series so they would play as a single track. So yah, I challenge to you to try this same approach if you feel like to reacting that way.
I stick that disc, more so that one than any other of Tool, in my truck and it is stuck in the player for at least a month. I don’t have a very long commute so it always starts in a different place. Those three come on and I have to just sit til the ride is over 💯
Lateralus is a masterpiece. No debate.
Still here for sure! Love your breakdowns! Just epic!
Tool - The Grudge
One of these videos he'll have to see you say that. Idk why he hasn't done it yet. It seems to be, from what I've seen, the most requested track. I agree. He's gonna lose it over that scream.
Indeed...
If you’re hearing something in a TooL song that you’re just not sure what it is but you know it’s not Adam..... It’s Justin.
Greatest band to have ever graced a stage
As far as metal goes, hell yeah. Although I am increasingly loving Porcupine Tree.
@@ilovebutterstuff Porcupine Tree is incredible, not every single song like Tool, but a giant catalogue of outstanding tunes.
@@Demoncleanerrr --- I love it when he starts growling. ☺️
I think you have a good enough understanding of Tool's evolution throughout their discography that you could start the ultimate journey called "Fear Inoculum" ;)
I love these videos man. Right in Two is one of their greatest pieces. Keep it up these are so great!
Even after 2 yrs, you are still the maestro of breaking down songs 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. You pick up on the smallest of nuances that they do that blows my mind. I love to go back and listen to these reactions to dive back into the deepest of details of each Tool song that you react to. Congrats brotha
So much fun hearing TOOL through your ears! Thanks for this on a Friday night! 🤘
Hey dude... The ending isn’t synths. It’s Justin on bass using a digitech whammy pedal and harmonised harmonics. Peace ✌🏻
I think he’s talking about the pulsing
@@Zeta9966 yeah that’s what he’s talking about. And it’s Danny on his pads.
I'm still here.
This is by far my all time fav Tool song! I'm even getting goosebumbs just hearing the song's name :D
Thanks for your insight and reaction to it - it's pure gold!
Thank you for doing this one! This is by far my favorite track.
Super cool just listening to you bro. Thankyou very much for the input, TOOL are my top band to listen too.
This song never loses revelance
Duke! Am I mistaken??? Is that Golgo13???
I'm still here and curious if anyone has suggested "Ticks and Leeches" yet... Now THAT will leave you impressed by Maynard one way or another.
Man, "first time listening to"... incredible. I can remember listening to this back in 2006 when it dropped; simply brilliant and timeless.
One of these days please do a surfing vid. Music and surfing...doesn't get much better than that.
edit: just noticed the Cheech & Chong T. lol, outstanding :)
Yas to surfing content!
I'm still here! Thanks for another awesome video!
These videos truly make me happy!
"The tootsie trolls ride in on the douchebag canoe" LOL I love it
I hardly ever listen to Right in Two without listening to Intension first, feels like I’m missing the intro without it
This song is one of the best of our Generation! Once you understand the lyrics a light turns on. Thanks G
Still here! I love your stuff, man. Please keep it up!
Dude, you're keeping me awake with your videos. I need to go to sleep. Stop making these amazing videos. :)
Same here 😉
Regarding synths, tool definitely incorporate synths in their songs. Danny has a massive analogue synth collection
dannycarey.com/synths/
I do a yearly pilgrimage back to tool and always discover something new in the music, this year your breakdowns have given me a new appreciation again. Thank you!
My seven year old son said, "I want him to start it now!" LOL
Jambi! Will rock your socks. Everytime I see a new Tool upload, I literally stop whatever i’m doing.
You sir are a genius. This is my first comment on you tube, I felt compelled to thank you for the break down you did on my favorite tool song. I never quite knew why it was my favorite or why it stirs up such emotion in me. Just randomly came across your reaction vid of 46&2 today and just watched this one. Thank you so much for your insight into these songs and the honest way in which you share your understanding of what your hearing. Your experience and background and the way you can articulate what your hearing is just unparalleled. It’s nice to see your passion for music in general.Stay cool man and thank you again. Keep up the great work
Really enjoy watching other people become TOOL fans
1. Yes... No song is complete without headphones..! 🎧
2. You were the perfect person to make Tool reaction videos..! 😍
I'm still here!!! Tool is my favorite, and I love hearing about them from a technical aspect. I don't play any instruments, so it's nice to hear what a composer has to say about how awesome they are 😊
I have been waiting for this! Clicked like before the video even started! Keep on keepin on 🤙🤙
This is the greatest song ever written by Tool, possibly by any group of humans. I understand how even a professional could be flustered by this; I covered this song in a band in my early 20s, and learning this bassline took me 8 months. The trick for me wasn't counting the meter, but feeling it like a pulse. It's fucking ORGANIC, their composition and arrangement is like a damn living creature made of music. Unparalleled.
"Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift his eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here"... greatest line in a song.
Your channel is fantastic, and I love your breakdowns, I've watched damn near all of them by this point; keep it up!
Don't be afraid of the Tool fans and their "Ideology".
We just like hearing things that you point out that we don't know.
Do it. Get those goosebumps and explain why.
Amen.
Tool goosebumps still happen to me. I’m a musician. I’ve been listening to tool for many years. Timeless goosebumps. Very very few can do that.
@@ChevisPreston Same here, man. I'll be driving in my truck, they go off, and I get straight chills.
"Ok what the hell kinda drum fill was that? That was killer!"
Welcome to the School of The Octopus, my friend!
Thank you for reacting to this song. It’s one of my favorites for a few reasons. The instrumentation is just so interesting to listen to, actually to vibe out with, and it’s not something you simply tap your foot to. You put yourself in the music and you pick things out that interest YOU. The Indian sounds are really cool. The lyrics are out of this world and have been quoted many times. “Repugnant is a creature”...is my favorite line and when I started watching and reading comments about Tool songs, I discovered that I definitely wasn’t the only one who felt the resonance from that beautiful phrase. I say phrase because I think it should be used in books, documentaries, movies, cartoons, the Bible itself (Don’t hate me Bible thumpers, I’m only kidding 😜). I say that all tongue in cheek, but I still really think it’s a beautiful line from a song that, if you’re listening to it, you’re going to have an emotional response of some kind. Whether you’re a Christian, Buddhist, Islamic, atheist or anywhere in between, you can all enjoy this song and take a message from it...as well as just listen to the music and enjoy it on a “simple” and peaceful level. I’m not great with words, but you can understand what I’m trying to say. Thanks again for this particular song Geebz. I’ll be watching most of your reactions because I truly enjoy your personality, perspective and I learn things from you that I otherwise wouldn’t have known and it brings another dimension to the music I listen to. I’m a Tool fan first and foremost, but I also enjoy lots of other bands and it’s fun to even discover a band that I have never listened to and hearing your obvious passion and extensive knowledge of music makes me listen to it more closely. I was a dancer (ballet, lyrical, jazz, etc) for many years and I have an ear for music that’s a little different from some, but again, hearing your perspective adds new dimension to things that I’ve obviously heard, but didn’t think about very much. (Meters and stuff) So thanks for that. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re my favorite reactor by far and I appreciate what you do for kids as well. Have a great day to you and everyone who made it this far!! Lol
Yes! Been waiting for this one!
Love your take on this amazing band... I'm still here.. Keep it up...
HOW THEY SURVIVED SO MISGUIDED IS A MYSTERYYYY THAT RAISING NOTE/EFFECT AT THE END OF IT LOVED THAT HE CLOCKED THAT! 9:34
Dude, whoever is telling you Tool does not use synth or electronic instruments has never seen them live or watched a live show, period. They use synth A LOT. Thanks for this, friend. This song is a doozy. 10,000 Days is a fan favorite. You can't go wrong with this album. Cheers!
this has to be in my top 5 TOOL songs.
The song instantly puts you in a trance. Makes you realize where your at in the grand scheme of things and for that I'll be grateful
Great stuff. Appreciate the analysis. Keep ‘em coming!
"fucking coffee" made me laugh