I think the difference for me, is that too often, reaction videos can be just a clickbait scam. People experience something they havent seen just to put up a video and get clicks. This is a Tool fan sharing his love of great music with a close friend. It's respectful and reverant and deeply appreciated. I applaud you both and look forward to many more reactions. Spiral out.
Great recognition of Adam Jones’ special talent. Too many dismiss his guitar ability because he doesn’t shred flurries of 32nd notes by which guitarist are often judged. His genius is in creating sound and projecting mood that sets the emotional tone for the song. It’s often very subtle and other times it becomes a vocal character, albeit without words. But it’s never solely a musical gymnastic performance; it’s always tightly connected to the song’s meaning/purpose.
@@PomadeJam As your friend worked/works in film, you could mention that Adam Jones also worked as a sculptor, designer and makeup artist for Jurassic Park, Terminator 2, and Dances with Wolves.
Well said! Artistically, Adam can run rings around those other "shredders". His contributions take the songs to another level that no other guitarist could replicate.
Tool is 'Chruch', Tool is 'Therapy'. For so many Tool is a guiding light, am empathetic and wise teacher. Not a be-all-end-all, but inspiration, an example.
17:28 the burden for Maynard is that even though his mother was paralyzed by an aneurysm, she still had faith in god. Even at an older age, Maynard couldn’t understand her ability to keep the faith.
In all my "Tool" lifetime, I have NEVER felt more rewarded, fulfilled, excited, validated, intrigued, and just plain happy than when I watch/listen to these reactions. OMG, too many things to bring up in this small space. Sincerely. Know this..... EVERY Tool fan that has deeply "experienced" this music is LOVING these thoughtful explorations, albeit in their own singular and unique way. That being said, I'd venture a guess that those fans get pretty excited to see you guys drop a Tool vid. God knows I do!!!! Crap.... so pumped I almost forgot to say thank you!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@PomadeJam Yours just popped up on my feed after I watched another Tool reaction. I have watched 100's (at least), the vast majority are merely superficial, a couple of creators stand out, Knox Hill and Skullz, but you guys are exactly what I've been searching for ! Incredible job gentlemen. Shout out to Sean, froma fellow ex-NYer !
Maynard has said he regrets putting himself out so emotionally bare on this track. They will likely never play this live again. He says it is so hard and complicated and if it goes wrong it turns tragic.
Oh, man. I can totally see that. Makes me jealous of those that did get to hear it live. Can you imagine, being in the room with these musical emotions?
Thank you so much for the lovely reaction to this devastating, but gorgeous song. Already can't wait for the analysis of 10,000 Days - I'll have my tissues ready!
I've been playing Bass for many years, im not all that good, but I will say, the bassline in part II is my favorite Justin Chancellor bassline. Its just so perfect.
This guy is brilliant, he catches so many of the little details on the first listen. For people that don’t understand Tool, AKA my wife lol, I think I may have to have her listen to his break down.
Sorry Sean that you can not go and listen to all their albums. Those analysis must excite your curiosity. I like your reactions so much, it reminds me when I lent some disks to my favorite teacher (in philosophy). The music gets the analysis it deserves, a deep, thoughtful, sensible and careful attention.
It's a good song, but one I often avoid cuz it's so sad and reminds me of my own parents mortality and your own existence and what it's going to be like when you go with your family surrounding you in your own deathbed. Hits you in feels hard. This is a special occasion song for me. A hard listen. Well done.
Tool Song Jimmy is another one that goes well with this song. Speaking from the perspective of when Maynard was a Boy and his mother had just suffered her aneurysm. The story telling comes from both of their experiences.
I think this song is one of the most direct lyrics Tool has ever made. I don't see a lot of double meaning in his words. In my mind, he is singing the exact replica of what he would say in therapy, for example. He is both in anger and awe. Angry at his mom for her faith, and in awe for the exact same reason. Definitely angry at god, for "breaking" her, and for still being the focus of her life. He definitely is struggling with lacking faith, and at the same time being son of someone he considers the closest one can be to an angel. He puts me in his shoes in a way that makes me feel that anger as if it was with me. This song makes me cry tears of sadness and anger at the same time. Having said that, what really makes me angry is that you divided this one piece of art in two. Get the next one in, please. Great reaction, keep 'em coming
great thoughts on this. Since the tracks were divided on the album, and because the reaction was quite long, we divided the videos, but we actually listened to the songs back to back. It was a tough call, maybe the wrong one, but watching a reaction that's well over an hour seemed a bit long. Part two will be posted in a few minutes.
@@PomadeJam Yeah I understood why you did it. I'm maybe part of a minority who would be totally ok watching a 2 hour video on this song, but I get why you did it xD thanks for that
I never listen to this pair of songs casually. If I'm listening to the album driving, I skip these. To me they're for reflecting on lost family, and I always get emotional hearing them. Lateralus is my favorite album by them, but Wings and 10K days is a fucking masterpiece. The incredible musical choreography, singing the lyrics from his soul, and the deep deep emotions these songs elicit. The next song, with the slow building crescendo ending in Maynard screaming to heaven and challenging God, followed by the sickest drum/bass groove and breakdown ever into him coming to peace and finally saying goodbye and letting her go.... as good as any of the great classical composers' and masters' writing in my biased opinion.
@@PomadeJam woohoo!! It sounds crazy to be excited about such a deeply moving song, I will cry....but it's worth every second. We all need the help processing trauma.
I must need better headphones. I never knew part 1 had hospital sounds at the beginning. I love how detailed your analysis of these songs is. It helps me to appreciate their artistry even more!
My "Favorite" Tool song is something that has changed over my life and will change again. It is more what is the best song to describe how I am feeling right now.
„Judith” (by Maynard’s other band „A Perfect Circle”) is the younger Maynard wrestling with this subject. „Wings for Marie” is, for me, the acceptance of it. You are quickly becoming my favorite „couple” analyzing Tool. The beautiful thing is, at least as far as I’m concerned, that you basically can interpret those songs in so many ways and almost all of them are so interesting! By the way, you nailed it with his mother being a religious person.
Seeing these two songs live in 2007 was like nothing else I’ve ever experienced. I’m so happy you guys are covering these songs. Awesome reactions. I believe I read somewhere that Maynard thinks this song is too personal and he actually kind of regrets it.
They do speak to that moment. THAT FINAL, IRREVOCABLE MOMENT OF LETTING GO. It`s that last single bass note that carries into part 2 , from the last word in part 1. It is only my opinion, but I believe it quite deliberately represents the slamming of the coffin lid. MUSICAL METAPHORE.
"Sometimes you just need to scream." Yes, yes, and yes. This is part of why metal always draws me more than any genre - vulnerability meets the freedom to scream at (or within) the darkness. I know no better therapy in this life.
I am really enjoying these discussions. Please keep them coming. I think your thoughts and analysis are very insightful, esp on first listen. Nailed who the 'ghouls' were
Maynard overheard members of the church where his mother attended speak about her somehow deserving her affliction. That she must have done something to earn the aneurysm that incapacitated her. That's where some of what he speaks to here comes from. He really addressed it in the song JUDITH by his other band, A Perfect Circle.
Just finished right in two and vicarious. Great vids. I have to say the song choices are perfection. Those two then Wings ?! Youre a madman lol Right into the deep end!
I would like this song more if I could understand anything he was saying. Right now I want Maynard to play the music louder because I could ALMOST hear the words.
Great reaction guys! You really read into this correctly - VERY astute observations! My sincerest sympathies to your losses. Usually Maynard is much more cryptic in his lyrics, but here, I think he really wanted to be clear...clear of his love for his mom and vice versa, clear of the 27 year struggle she faced, clear of her unwavering faith, and clear of her deserving to be in heaven! The 'accepting' nature of his words here should stand in contrast to his lyrics for 'Judith' by A Perfect Circle (Maynard's other band, it's a track you should review - because it shows his 'anger' in that one!) I can't get through this song without tears...my empathy to the whole situation, made even more poignant since my own mom's passing in 2018. This one hits deep!
@@GaffneyInkwell thank you! Speaking of songs hitting deep - you'd appreciate this - on the day of my mom's cremation, after it was done, my family & I assembled in the adjoining chapel. What song comes over the speakers - Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd! Significant as I introduced my mom to Floyd, and that song (and esp. Shine On) were favourites. I was already an emotional wreck, but with that I had to look to the heavens and ask 'Mom? Really?' Music has such a way of tapping into our emotions! Sorry for rambling...thought you'd appreciate the story. Cheers.
Thx Sean. This song has a guttural grip of memories of mine reaching back almost 30 years. Tool was meant to be personal. They are living outside their motto when they whine about interpreting their songs. My favorite too man. After years of whining about his mom’s faith, this is Maynard’s denouement 9:11 great timing on the alright. It was necessary 10:39 never thought of bells. That’s grim 13:11 thx u two 18:07 onions 19:38 IMMEDIATE nope 20:41 this is the breakdown I didnt know I needed 23:03 HOLY SMOKES a first reaction with context! 25:22 hopefully someone mentioned Maynard’s refusal to play this live although I heard it at Bonaroo
I think the difference for me, is that too often, reaction videos can be just a clickbait scam. People experience something they havent seen just to put up a video and get clicks.
This is a Tool fan sharing his love of great music with a close friend. It's respectful and reverant and deeply appreciated.
I applaud you both and look forward to many more reactions. Spiral out.
Thank you so much, your comments mean a lot.
Great recognition of Adam Jones’ special talent. Too many dismiss his guitar ability because he doesn’t shred flurries of 32nd notes by which guitarist are often judged. His genius is in creating sound and projecting mood that sets the emotional tone for the song. It’s often very subtle and other times it becomes a vocal character, albeit without words. But it’s never solely a musical gymnastic performance; it’s always tightly connected to the song’s meaning/purpose.
Couldn’t agree more
@@PomadeJam As your friend worked/works in film, you could mention that Adam Jones also worked as a sculptor, designer and makeup artist for Jurassic Park, Terminator 2, and Dances with Wolves.
Excellent comment! Happy he also notices how well Adam creates emotions. Such a unique style of playing that I greatly appreciate.
Well said! Artistically, Adam can run rings around those other "shredders". His contributions take the songs to another level that no other guitarist could replicate.
@@whynot7461 Shouldn't be a surprise that he's an artist in many areas!
Tool is 'Chruch', Tool is 'Therapy'. For so many Tool is a guiding light, am empathetic and wise teacher. Not a be-all-end-all, but inspiration, an example.
@BricktowneMedia Fancy meeting you here. :)
@@americanhwyflower hehehehe hiiiii
Yuck to associate something as positive as Tool with something so negative as church
17:28 the burden for Maynard is that even though his mother was paralyzed by an aneurysm, she still had faith in god. Even at an older age, Maynard couldn’t understand her ability to keep the faith.
ability or stupidity
In all my "Tool" lifetime, I have NEVER felt more rewarded, fulfilled, excited, validated, intrigued, and just plain happy than when I watch/listen to these reactions. OMG, too many things to bring up in this small space. Sincerely.
Know this..... EVERY Tool fan that has deeply "experienced" this music is LOVING these thoughtful explorations, albeit in their own singular and unique way. That being said, I'd venture a guess that those fans get pretty excited to see you guys drop a Tool vid. God knows I do!!!!
Crap.... so pumped I almost forgot to say thank you!!
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thank you so much for your comments, they mean a lot.
@@PomadeJam Yours just popped up on my feed after I watched another Tool reaction. I have watched 100's (at least), the vast majority are merely superficial, a couple of creators stand out, Knox Hill and Skullz, but you guys are exactly what I've been searching for ! Incredible job gentlemen.
Shout out to Sean, froma fellow ex-NYer !
@@kennethalbert4653 ex-NYers unite! Thanks for the kind words, Ken. A great experience for me!
Thanks 88. Bryan is so good to give me space to learn more - and be exposed more through this music.
Maynard has said he regrets putting himself out so emotionally bare on this track. They will likely never play this live again. He says it is so hard and complicated and if it goes wrong it turns tragic.
Oh, man. I can totally see that. Makes me jealous of those that did get to hear it live. Can you imagine, being in the room with these musical emotions?
Four thumbs up for that honest and impressively astute analysis on a first listen! 👍
Can’t wait for part 2.
Thank you so much for the lovely reaction to this devastating, but gorgeous song. Already can't wait for the analysis of 10,000 Days - I'll have my tissues ready!
I've been playing Bass for many years, im not all that good, but I will say, the bassline in part II is my favorite Justin Chancellor bassline. Its just so perfect.
Definitely one of my all time favorite bass lines.
It really stands out as one of his best. And that says a lot.
This guy is brilliant, he catches so many of the little details on the first listen. For people that don’t understand Tool, AKA my wife lol, I think I may have to have her listen to his break down.
He's really so good at picking up on things.
Ha! If I can help strengthen the husband/wife bond, let's go!
Another fantastic reaction.... to say that I'm looking forward to part 2 would be an understatement.
Sorry Sean that you can not go and listen to all their albums. Those analysis must excite your curiosity.
I like your reactions so much, it reminds me when I lent some disks to my favorite teacher (in philosophy).
The music gets the analysis it deserves, a deep, thoughtful, sensible and careful attention.
Great comparison!
Thanks, Gabriel. Yes - it makes me very curious...
Does he know that Adam used to work for Stan Winston Studios as a sculptor. Worked on some of your favorite movies.
That's awesome!
It's a good song, but one I often avoid cuz it's so sad and reminds me of my own parents mortality and your own existence and what it's going to be like when you go with your family surrounding you in your own deathbed.
Hits you in feels hard.
This is a special occasion song for me.
A hard listen.
Well done.
Back with what the people want!! Yess let’s fucking go.
Tool Song Jimmy is another one that goes well with this song. Speaking from the perspective of when Maynard was a Boy and his mother had just suffered her aneurysm. The story telling comes from both of their experiences.
I think this song is one of the most direct lyrics Tool has ever made. I don't see a lot of double meaning in his words. In my mind, he is singing the exact replica of what he would say in therapy, for example. He is both in anger and awe. Angry at his mom for her faith, and in awe for the exact same reason. Definitely angry at god, for "breaking" her, and for still being the focus of her life. He definitely is struggling with lacking faith, and at the same time being son of someone he considers the closest one can be to an angel.
He puts me in his shoes in a way that makes me feel that anger as if it was with me. This song makes me cry tears of sadness and anger at the same time.
Having said that, what really makes me angry is that you divided this one piece of art in two. Get the next one in, please.
Great reaction, keep 'em coming
great thoughts on this. Since the tracks were divided on the album, and because the reaction was quite long, we divided the videos, but we actually listened to the songs back to back. It was a tough call, maybe the wrong one, but watching a reaction that's well over an hour seemed a bit long. Part two will be posted in a few minutes.
@@PomadeJam Yeah I understood why you did it. I'm maybe part of a minority who would be totally ok watching a 2 hour video on this song, but I get why you did it xD thanks for that
I never listen to this pair of songs casually. If I'm listening to the album driving, I skip these. To me they're for reflecting on lost family, and I always get emotional hearing them. Lateralus is my favorite album by them, but Wings and 10K days is a fucking masterpiece. The incredible musical choreography, singing the lyrics from his soul, and the deep deep emotions these songs elicit. The next song, with the slow building crescendo ending in Maynard screaming to heaven and challenging God, followed by the sickest drum/bass groove and breakdown ever into him coming to peace and finally saying goodbye and letting her go.... as good as any of the great classical composers' and masters' writing in my biased opinion.
agreed
Agreed. I would have to skip these if listening in the car.
I hope you guys did Part II right after! Either way I'm excited to hear what you guys have to say!
We did! Will post tomorrow!
@@PomadeJam woohoo!! It sounds crazy to be excited about such a deeply moving song, I will cry....but it's worth every second. We all need the help processing trauma.
On part two, I will sometimes mentally block out all of the music except the mesmerizing sound of the cymbals in the background at the beginning.
I'm watching hockey. Hoping you guys post both parts I don't want to wait lol
I must need better headphones. I never knew part 1 had hospital sounds at the beginning. I love how detailed your analysis of these songs is. It helps me to appreciate their artistry even more!
My "Favorite" Tool song is something that has changed over my life and will change again. It is more what is the best song to describe how I am feeling right now.
„Judith” (by Maynard’s other band „A Perfect Circle”) is the younger Maynard wrestling with this subject. „Wings for Marie” is, for me, the acceptance of it.
You are quickly becoming my favorite „couple” analyzing Tool. The beautiful thing is, at least as far as I’m concerned, that you basically can interpret those songs in so many ways and almost all of them are so interesting!
By the way, you nailed it with his mother being a religious person.
totally agree .....
Thanks, Bart.
Judith is spoken from Mynard's concepts. Wings for marie is spoken from his mother's concepts
I love the subtle key change at "worthy?" it make that question stand out in the song.
Thank you for this analysis. It was gentle and empathetic as well as illuminating. Spiral out - Keep going.
Seeing these two songs live in 2007 was like nothing else I’ve ever experienced. I’m so happy you guys are covering these songs. Awesome reactions. I believe I read somewhere that Maynard thinks this song is too personal and he actually kind of regrets it.
They do speak to that moment. THAT FINAL, IRREVOCABLE MOMENT OF LETTING GO. It`s that last single bass note that carries into part 2 , from the last word in part 1. It is only my opinion, but I believe it quite deliberately represents the slamming of the coffin lid. MUSICAL METAPHORE.
Ooh, I like that.
Talk Talk by A Perfect Circle would be a great one to react to.
You guys are awesome! Thanks for another one.
"Sometimes you just need to scream." Yes, yes, and yes. This is part of why metal always draws me more than any genre - vulnerability meets the freedom to scream at (or within) the darkness. I know no better therapy in this life.
Great insight to the strength of metal, Dan.
Awesome! We get to cry before work again this morning! LET'S GO!
I am really enjoying these discussions. Please keep them coming.
I think your thoughts and analysis are very insightful, esp on first listen. Nailed who the 'ghouls' were
Thanks, Done! And still I am missing so much by only having the one listen.
I could listen to this guy talk for hours
Ha! Thanks!
Commented more on Part 2; listened to both videos back to back. Thank you both for doing these. Satisfying commentary!
Part 2 is exponentially "better" in my opinion. This is still beautiful.
“These ghouls” are the hypocrites in his mom’s congregation.
React in your own way, dont worry about people that want to steer yoir reactions. Enjoy the music. Such an amazing band
Older Maynard is very psalmist
Yes!! That is a perfect way to think of this song.
I love watching you guys!
Maynard overheard members of the church where his mother attended speak about her somehow deserving her affliction. That she must have done something to earn the aneurysm that incapacitated her. That's where some of what he speaks to here comes from. He really addressed it in the song JUDITH by his other band, A Perfect Circle.
I'm the only confused Tool fan, confused that Jambi isn't every Tool fan's favorite Tool song; H is mine, but I know it should be Jambi
:) Jambi is my favorite tool song when I'm listening to Jambi.
Bravo fellas
Cotten eyed joe
Just finished right in two and vicarious. Great vids.
I have to say the song choices are perfection. Those two then Wings ?! Youre a madman lol
Right into the deep end!
Mid watch, this is one of my favorite songs. I listen to it when I need to cry.
Man can i just throw money at you to do the entire discography? This is fantastic
:) Definitely more on the horizon!
Hello Mr White Haired Man. I don’t know your name but I need to say that your analysis was so insightful and powerful 🫶 Thank you
TOOL Army forever❤❤❤❤
yes!
I would like this song more if I could understand anything he was saying. Right now I want Maynard to play the music louder because I could ALMOST hear the words.
Great reaction guys! You really read into this correctly - VERY astute observations! My sincerest sympathies to your losses.
Usually Maynard is much more cryptic in his lyrics, but here, I think he really wanted to be clear...clear of his love for his mom and vice versa, clear of the 27 year struggle she faced, clear of her unwavering faith, and clear of her deserving to be in heaven!
The 'accepting' nature of his words here should stand in contrast to his lyrics for 'Judith' by A Perfect Circle (Maynard's other band, it's a track you should review - because it shows his 'anger' in that one!)
I can't get through this song without tears...my empathy to the whole situation, made even more poignant since my own mom's passing in 2018. This one hits deep!
thanks for the comments, yeah, very powerful song.
@@PomadeJam I had just edited my comment - as I forgot to mention - my love & sympathies to your losses.
@@EchoesDaBear thank you
And for your loss, Echoes. This one hits deep, indeed. I wasn't ready for it!
@@GaffneyInkwell thank you! Speaking of songs hitting deep - you'd appreciate this - on the day of my mom's cremation, after it was done, my family & I assembled in the adjoining chapel. What song comes over the speakers - Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd! Significant as I introduced my mom to Floyd, and that song (and esp. Shine On) were favourites. I was already an emotional wreck, but with that I had to look to the heavens and ask 'Mom? Really?'
Music has such a way of tapping into our emotions!
Sorry for rambling...thought you'd appreciate the story. Cheers.
You just found yourself didnt you :)
Thx Sean. This song has a guttural grip of memories of mine reaching back almost 30 years.
Tool was meant to be personal. They are living outside their motto when they whine about interpreting their songs.
My favorite too man. After years of whining about his mom’s faith, this is Maynard’s denouement
9:11 great timing on the alright. It was necessary
10:39 never thought of bells. That’s grim
13:11 thx u two
18:07 onions
19:38 IMMEDIATE nope
20:41 this is the breakdown I didnt know I needed
23:03 HOLY SMOKES a first reaction with context!
25:22 hopefully someone mentioned Maynard’s refusal to play this live although I heard it at Bonaroo
thanks for the great comments
Thanks! I like how you tracked along with the response.
The two parts of Wings For Marie are meant to be layered on top of each other to make one song.
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