agreed, and to me it's the drums and guitars sort of taking opposite roles than what's normal. The drums are a main focal point and they're busy and complex, while the guitars play simple stuff around them. And the way the holes are filled is genius.
“I think Maynard just let it go.” Thank you!!!! You’re the first reactor I’ve seen to get that. That is what that scream represents to me: the act of “letting go” of The Grudge. This is my favorite song.
@@SpaklesDr the Saturn thing seems to be related to astrology. Saturn has a period of 29.5 years, and in astrology, Saturn returning to the place where it was at the time of your birth marks a transformation in your life, one where you let go of your past and embrace your future. The first Saturn Ascension is the end of youth and the beginning of adulthood, and the second Saturn Ascension is the beginning of old age. So my interpretation is that of letting go of a youthful grudge to embrace a new era of one's life free from it. As far as the one in ten, it seems to be a reference to the ten sephirot of the tree of life in Kabbalah. But I couldn't tell you much more than that because I hardly understand it.
@@SpaklesDr For some reason I thought the grudge was a reference to Galileo vs the Catholic church over Earth not being the center of the universe. I think he also discovered Saturn? If I'm incorrect it's still fun to think about while listening to the song. Science vs religion is always angsty and churning.
@@SpaklesDr Saturn returns are notorious in astrology for bringing up a lot of shit from our past and forcing us to face the reality of where we are and how our current path will impact our future. Saturn is the planet of reality, control, definition, confinement, (as we see lyrically) and hard truths. Every 28 years Saturn "comes back around" (hits the same point it was at at the time of our birth) to show us what we have to let go of. We can reject that and suffer; and be dragged down like a stone, or we can accept it and let go, and be lifted up and reuinted with our birth selves (inner child). If you watch people's lives closely, you see that people tend to "face reality" around 28-30, and again around 60 and 90. These are times in our lives when hard reality becomes impossible not to face (or hard to escape from). At 30 you have to face the reality that you're an adult and have to choose a concrete direction for your life after the decadence and aimless narcissism of your 20s (typically). At 60 you have to look back on your life and see if you are proud of what you have accomplished. At 90 you must face that you are going to die soon and see the impact of the legacy you left behind - or didn't. I'm being very general but you get the basic idea.
@@SpaklesDr Saturn defeating his father Caelus and turning the grudge he held to his father into his own STONE to bear, devouring his children so as to prevent a repeat of his ASCENT to power. Ops (his wife, goddess of fertility) hid their 6th child, Jupiter, from Saturn and offered him a stone instead. Upon passing the stone he passed the children (SPITS YOU OUT LIKE A CHILD) he had previously consumed. Jupiter ultimately defeated Saturn. Once defeated Saturn fled and lived a peaceful life and became the god of agriculture.... in summary... I think this is some 4d chess philosophy showing that it doesn't really matter the source rather the meaning. Which is a very Maynard thing to do.
Saw them live on that tour, with a friend. Tool opened with The Grudge, my friend had not heard it yet : at the crazy end of the song, he had tears in his eyes, completely overwhelmed by the intensity. I remember him tell me : "that what it's got to do"... Amazing memories...
Roskilde 2001 here! I bought Lateralus right after (Not cheap..it was = on the Festival! ) I was a semi-liker' of Tool 'cause of Ænima! But OH YES! I became a fan then!
Saw them with my brother, he only knew a few songs off Ænima and Undertow; Maynard's scream blew his mind. One of my favorite memories with him before he passed.
Saw this tour also, right after 9/11 in NYC, police cars surrounding Madison Square Garden, the city trying to get back on it's feet, it was surreal. My friend bought the tickets and asked me to go. I wasn't to familiar with the band, only knowing the song Sober. But he said I had to see them to appreciate how good they are. I be'grudge'ingly went. There's a point in ones life when you know you reached a pinnacle. I hit that that night. It was a show and experience I'll probably never be a part of again. It was a reaching the mountaintop moment. Transforming....
That tour was what cemented my love for them too. I had tears when they unfurled the progression banners. I’m so grateful for that experience. I’ve seen them many many times since, and nothing compares.
@@erichand7548 i think he's saying that what we'd be expecting traditionally would be a 5th and maynard chose the tritone for a reason. the pressure of a grudge is the most painful right before release. this pain is expressed by maynard screaming in a tritone, not in a harmonically comfortable 5th. i never thought about the note of the scream until doug mentioned it, but it makes sense
This is one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard. It's the opening track to one of the best records ever. And your breakdown of this song is absolutely flawless! It took me multiple listens to understand the rhythm. Thanks for the excellent reaction Doug!
I’ve seen tool five or six times… I think they’ve opened their concerts with this song at most of them. Such an amazing and important song/ lesson to experience.
@@andrewj3398 they opened with this when i saw them at the Gorge in washington state in like 2018. My buddies were still in the beer line - their loss!
They’re so good at sitting on a theme or in a little harmonic space and just developing it and letting it breathe. That takes a lot of guts, maturity and most of all musicality.
I love how people will always overanalyze stuff to fit their narrative. Find it boring, call it repetitive. Find it great, call it "sitting on a theme or in a little harmonic space and just developing it and letting it breathe". Don't get me wrong, I love Tool and The Grudge especially, but this kind of circle jerking comments just makes me cackle a lil bit.
This was the first song I ever heard by Tool, bought the album just after it came out based on a glowing review in a hifi magazine, of all things. My jaw hit the floor and I became a lifelong fan on the spot.
Well, that's how things go with Tool. Hear it once, if you like it, you'll never stop listening. Happened to me with Ænima. Heard Eulogy the first time end of the 90's as a teenager. And here we are 😁🤘
Me too, I know every word and I never really listen to tool anymore, but this album was the most important thing in the world to me at a certain age and it just holds up so well, haha, I was lucky to find this.
Literal goosebumps watching you experience this one for the first time. This was actually the first Tool song I ever heard, it didn't click at first. I didn't honestly really think I'd like Tool when I began listening to this. The friend who lent me the CD Lateralus said "keep listening over and over until you get it." After about 8 listens, I started the CD with this song for the 9th time, and suddenly, like an awakening, I had the "OH MY GOD" moment and never looked back...I got it finally. Favorite band ever since that day. Spiral out, keep going.
I got hooked on _Sober_ and that album. I found both _Ænima_ and _Lateralus_ took a couple of listens to fully appreciate each track. The thing is each of them get better and better over time.
You have become easily my favorite reactor on TH-cam. Why? Because you don't merely help us to identify the key and meter. You are impressively adept at identifying and understanding the meaning, the effect and the purpose of the artist's intent. Simply put, when you listen to it you "get it". I love that! Thank you.
This is one of those songs where, when you hear it for the first time, once it ends you find yourself letting out of breath you didn't even know you were holding
The problem is that a grudge is only in your head The "aggressor" most of the time isn't even aware of it so you're really just suffering alone. Here in Sao Paulo we say that if you hold a grudge for too long, is the same of building an apartment for the other person inside your head, they're "living there", in your head, for free and you could fill it with something way better.
Hearing this song the first time was a visceral experience for me. I knew Tool for many years prior to this (I had Undertow and Aenima) and I bought Lateralus as soon as it came out. I could've skipped straight to Schism as it was the only track I knew since it was already released as a single. But this was the days of CD and I liked to have the first listen of my new albums go all the way through so I don't miss anything good. Hearing the sound of the electrical motor starting was a hint of the relentless machine that was to follow. It was so easy to get lost in the raw power and throbbing rhythm, and by the end of the song I was sitting mouth agape, astonished at what I have heard. The Grudge was immediately my favorite song and has remained so for 20 years.
I absolutely love this channel. Not only do you break down the music from a classical theory standpoint, you break down lyrics, feelings, implications and history of these songs. Keep em coming Doug!
Something I love about Doug's reactions is how much he obviously enjoys the music. He really has a good grip on what this song is about, and what this band are doing. I feel closer to understanding a band I love after seeing Doug's reaction, although every time I hear a Tool song I get something more from it. Thanks Doug!
I presented this song in a songwriting class I took in college. Wide diversity of musical tastes in the room, but everyone appreciated this song. "I just thought Tool was some metal band". They had no idea about the complexity.
Saw them live back in '98 and Maynard's vocal abilities floored me. I was aware of his exceptional talent, but hearing him perfectly execute his signature, loud, powerful, extended, high-pitched screams live was amazing. The guy was on another level and set the bar extremely high for all future vocalists inspired by him. You can't do it forever, though.
This was the first new Tool song (most) of us had heard in 5 years, when we brought it from the record shop and immediately stuck it in the cars stereo. What an absolutely mindblowing experience it was hearing it for the very first time.
Absolutely! I took mine out, plugged it in and it was cool til I got it home. Better stereo. But work the next day, my buddy had 4x subs at 2000watts apiece and the rest of his stuff could keep up with all that. Played so loud and still clear that it damn near hurt sitting inside that van 🔥🤘😎🤘🔥
I believe that, in general, rhythmic possibilities have been underappreciated in music, in favor of melodies, harmony, ... Tool and Meshuggah, specially Meshuggah, are 2 good examples of bands that extract and use this rhythmic essence to propel their music forward, and it is refreshing. In fact, Meshuggah's amazing singer, Jens, uses basically one note toward almost any song, but he uses this rhythm intrinsic nature of music to "do his job", as the rest of the band does.
Great reaction man and, especially, great time signature breakdown! I'm trying to learn this song on guitar and you just helped so much with the rhythmic accents XD I was thinking of this song in 5 and my brain has progressively been turning to mush because of it, but you emphasizing the 3-3-2-2 pattern just made my life so much easier. So thanks man XD cheers
What a way to open an album. I remember vividly the first time, listening with a few of my friends. After the chaotic climax we just sat in silence, looking at each other with our jaws dropped. What a moment. And after 20 years I find out that the famous scream is a diminished 5th (I never thought of it as having a pitch, just a scream)! Thanks for that :)
I'm a simple man, i see that Doug uploaded a new video, i click fast. - (And especially now that he seems to be loving prog more and more after each episode...).
Dude. It is such a joy watching you discover TOOL! Find myself smiling and geeking out watching your reaction videos. And, as a classically-trained cellist, I so appreciate your take on the audial and lyrical tapestry that is TOOL.
I am now watching Doug's reviews trying to guess when the "Elvis Lip" comes during a guitar solo or a blistering riff...it never fails. Keep up the amazing reviews! I'll keep watching for the lip curl. Cheers!
Man I love this guy. I love older people finding out what us tool fans have known all along. These guys are all the masters of thier instruments. I love this channel
What I absolutely love about reaction/review videos on songs I'm already familiar with, is that I hear things I wasn't aware were there. I've been drinking fine whiskeys for years, but only recently started to understand and define what I'm tasting thanks to similar whiskey review videos. Same goes for these songs through your videos. Thanks and cheers!
When it comes to tool, it’s more of an emotional experience at first, then you dive into the dynamics and realize how deep it is. Idk maybe it’s just me, but it’ll always be my favorite band. Yeah it’s long but let it fester and grow.
A lot of what comes off as "clean" guitar is actually the bass. A lot of interchanging of pitch territory /interweaving of role-play between guitar and bass in Tool. Part of what makes them so interesting and unique.
There is NO substitute for TOOL. There will NEVER be another band that "sounds" like these guys. I subscribed to your channel because I LOVE your reactions to TOOL. Got to see them in March '22 on the Fear Inoculum tour. It truly was a spiritual experience. Keep up the good work Bro!! Blessings.
It was even more intense seeing them play that live this year. In fact, the entire concert left us and everyone around us feeling like we just went through the most intense mind workout ever and I’ve only witnessed that type of feeling that one evening. Every song was it’s own journey of the mind and body.
I often wonder why every Tool album does not come with a "buckle up" warning before we dive in. GG Doug!! I love your reactions. They are absolutely on point to how I first (and still) react to this incredible track! glad I found your channel.
My brother was very hurtful to me earlier this year. Said some things I struggled to forgive. Made some threats I never thought I could let go. I keep wanting to forgive, regardless of whether we ever speak again, but it's so hard. I think it's time to let go. We may never be the same again but I'm tired of carrying this weight in my heart. I let it drag me down until I could barely walk.
Hes been doing it again. I just saw them a few weeks ago, their second show back, and he did it for just the first half of the passage as opposed to both. Still incredible
I just found your channel. I'm loving it. I so appreciate your knowledge, insight and appreciation of one of my favorite bands (second only behind Zeppelin). I've been blazing to Tool since the 90s. ENJOY!
That breath at the end of the song says it all for me. The tension throughout the song just gets released after it's done. Thanks for the reaction. Love the work.
I can't pick a favorite Tool song, there are too many to choose from, but this is a fave for sure. Doug, I love watching your vids, I am not musical at all and I love knowing what note and key things are in. And your reactions to some of my favorites are priceless.
I just stumbled onto your channel. I love it! I did want to mention you refer to Danny Carey's tom sound. In the part you mentioned, it is actually the snare with the snares off which gives it this incredible sound and articulation. Thanks and all my best!
I love reactions to tool as they always give me new perspectives on my favorite band and allow me to listen to them with new ears again. Musical Professionals are the best for this.
That was Powerful. Your take on this song was amazing. See now that’s Why I shouldn’t even see a therapist. Thank you 🙏 Well Tool helped as well. I just want to say to everyone. You must see Tool Live. Adding the atmosphere &lights is priceless. It’s like watching them record the Album on stage. It’s incredible
I went through a terrible experience with a friend starting in May, and this song has been profound. It was a very difficult experience for me, which makes the words and music here really powerful and even cathartic. It's the best music can be.
Really enjoyed your reaction. Would always love more Tool videos. I think your description of primal is good, but I believe they have some more pieces that pull away a bit from that descriptor.
In alchemy, each planet (of the 7 they knew) was associated with a certain metal. "Saturn" was lead. Fittingly heavy for a grudge you can't let go... PS. The entire _Lateralus_ album is a cohesive masterpiece, start to finish. No note (or drum fill!) wasted.
Saw them live in Denver this year. I discovered them by accident while on acid one night. I listened to all their albums in a row and have not been the same.
I’ll never forget when I first bought this CD, many years ago. I remember putting it in the stereo when I got home and turned up the giant volume dial. This is the first song on the album. Still gets me every time
The reason a lot of their songs are in D is pretty simple: they tune the guitar to Dropped D. Many guitar based music is often based or at least influenced by the tuning of the guitars. Many metal bands had a lot of songs in E minor, for the simple reason it's the lowest note and is so easy to implement in riffs. Or it's just a derivative for example half step lower (Eb minor), whole step lower (D minor), 1 1/2 step (C#) etc. or this is done in a dropped tuning (standard tuning -> dropped D, half step down -> dropped C# etc. etc.). Also a lot of newer metal is played on 7 or even 8 string guitars. In standard tuning a 7 string has an extra low B string and an 8 string a F# on top of that. Either that's tuned down or with a dropped tuning (I for example have my 7 string in a dropped A tuning and my 8 string in dropped E). When I play a song in a guitar tuned 1/2 step down, and play a song sounding in Ebm, I would still think of it as in Em, or with a 1/2 step down dropped C#, I wouldn't think of it as a song in C# but in D. Main reason for metalbands to tune guitar down is because it's considered sounding heavier. Another reason to tune down is because of the vocalist. I think that's the reason Neal Morse plays everything 1/2 step down, so it fits his baritone voice better.
I don't think we'll ever get another Tool. I've never heard more musical talent. Unbelievable. CSB - I was at the Tabernacle in ATL when this video was released. We spent around 4 hours outside due to counterfeit tickets being sold. Maynard came out on stage at 11:30ish (the concert was at 7:30) and said 'Where have you all been?' Best Tool show I've seen.
Always a good time seeing your reaction to Tool stuff! I think Tool, especially classic Tool stuff like this song has always been very compositionally strong in terms of how the emotion and tension builds up, and seeing you point out how the solo doesn't go crazy and it kinda holds the listener in place is a really cool observation, and I think even more strongly proves that Tool is just such a great and unique band. A suggestion for a song that I think would be cool to see you cover is "Aurora" by Diablo Swing Orchestra. In general it would be cool to see you react to DSO because they are such a wild and wacky band, but "Aurora" is just a straight up opera song basically so I think that would be a very interesting song for you to dive into.
Either you begin to understand tool or you don’t. I sincerely don’t believe that ANYONE could figure these guys out completely… and that’s one of the things that keep us coming back. Depth, substance and TALENT. I appreciate your reaction. I always appreciate it when someone starts pointing out key, overlapping meter, polyrhythms, time signature, etc.
My favorite Tool song of one of my top 10 albums of all time. Entire album is a flat-out masterpiece and plays pristinely from the first song to the last. I remember liking Tool after Aenima was released, but I thought they were a bit overrated by their fans. Then Lateralus came out and they shot up to "contender for best band on the planet" in my mind, and 10,000 Days just solidified their status as one of the defining bands of their era and one of the best of all time.
@@Shake69ification I really like it for sure. Perhaps not as much as their last three, but Tool albums always take time to grow on you, so who knows how much more I'll like it within a year or two's time.
I am 3 minutes in and I already subscribed to your channel. I love the way you comment with the music!! The deciding factor is that you are very active in your analysis and spot on with your sounds/beats. Awesome.
The beauty of Tool is everyone gets a solo. The genius of Tool is everyone plays their solo at once.
You did not understand. Listen until you get it
agreed, and to me it's the drums and guitars sort of taking opposite roles than what's normal. The drums are a main focal point and they're busy and complex, while the guitars play simple stuff around them. And the way the holes are filled is genius.
Well said….
Perfectly worded
@@dmitryosotskyi2116 cringe
“I think Maynard just let it go.”
Thank you!!!! You’re the first reactor I’ve seen to get that. That is what that scream represents to me: the act of “letting go” of The Grudge.
This is my favorite song.
Yes. For anyone analyzing this song this is pretty obvious. The part I need help on understanding is the Saturn one and ten stuff.
@@SpaklesDr the Saturn thing seems to be related to astrology. Saturn has a period of 29.5 years, and in astrology, Saturn returning to the place where it was at the time of your birth marks a transformation in your life, one where you let go of your past and embrace your future. The first Saturn Ascension is the end of youth and the beginning of adulthood, and the second Saturn Ascension is the beginning of old age. So my interpretation is that of letting go of a youthful grudge to embrace a new era of one's life free from it.
As far as the one in ten, it seems to be a reference to the ten sephirot of the tree of life in Kabbalah. But I couldn't tell you much more than that because I hardly understand it.
@@SpaklesDr For some reason I thought the grudge was a reference to Galileo vs the Catholic church over Earth not being the center of the universe. I think he also discovered Saturn? If I'm incorrect it's still fun to think about while listening to the song. Science vs religion is always angsty and churning.
@@SpaklesDr Saturn returns are notorious in astrology for bringing up a lot of shit from our past and forcing us to face the reality of where we are and how our current path will impact our future. Saturn is the planet of reality, control, definition, confinement, (as we see lyrically) and hard truths. Every 28 years Saturn "comes back around" (hits the same point it was at at the time of our birth) to show us what we have to let go of. We can reject that and suffer; and be dragged down like a stone, or we can accept it and let go, and be lifted up and reuinted with our birth selves (inner child).
If you watch people's lives closely, you see that people tend to "face reality" around 28-30, and again around 60 and 90. These are times in our lives when hard reality becomes impossible not to face (or hard to escape from). At 30 you have to face the reality that you're an adult and have to choose a concrete direction for your life after the decadence and aimless narcissism of your 20s (typically). At 60 you have to look back on your life and see if you are proud of what you have accomplished. At 90 you must face that you are going to die soon and see the impact of the legacy you left behind - or didn't.
I'm being very general but you get the basic idea.
@@SpaklesDr Saturn defeating his father Caelus and turning the grudge he held to his father into his own STONE to bear, devouring his children so as to prevent a repeat of his ASCENT to power. Ops (his wife, goddess of fertility) hid their 6th child, Jupiter, from Saturn and offered him a stone instead. Upon passing the stone he passed the children (SPITS YOU OUT LIKE A CHILD) he had previously consumed. Jupiter ultimately defeated Saturn. Once defeated Saturn fled and lived a peaceful life and became the god of agriculture.... in summary... I think this is some 4d chess philosophy showing that it doesn't really matter the source rather the meaning. Which is a very Maynard thing to do.
Saw them live on that tour, with a friend. Tool opened with The Grudge, my friend had not heard it yet : at the crazy end of the song, he had tears in his eyes, completely overwhelmed by the intensity. I remember him tell me : "that what it's got to do"... Amazing memories...
Roskilde 2001 here! I bought Lateralus right after (Not cheap..it was = on the Festival! )
I was a semi-liker' of Tool 'cause of Ænima! But OH YES! I became a fan then!
Saw them with my brother, he only knew a few songs off Ænima and Undertow; Maynard's scream blew his mind. One of my favorite memories with him before he passed.
Saw this tour also, right after 9/11 in NYC, police cars surrounding Madison Square Garden, the city trying to get back on it's feet, it was surreal. My friend bought the tickets and asked me to go. I wasn't to familiar with the band, only knowing the song Sober. But he said I had to see them to appreciate how good they are. I be'grudge'ingly went. There's a point in ones life when you know you reached a pinnacle. I hit that that night. It was a show and experience I'll probably never be a part of again. It was a reaching the mountaintop moment. Transforming....
Also saw them on this 2001 tour!! In Albuquerque. Amazing amazing
That tour was what cemented my love for them too. I had tears when they unfurled the progression banners. I’m so grateful for that experience. I’ve seen them many many times since, and nothing compares.
Am I the only one that finds it hilarious that Maynard is screaming his lungs out at 9:51 and Doug calls out the note it's done in?
No, you aren't :D
Typical music professor 😂
He subtly says Maynard should have hit the 5th…….. correct Maynard? No Sir
@@erichand7548 i think he's saying that what we'd be expecting traditionally would be a 5th and maynard chose the tritone for a reason. the pressure of a grudge is the most painful right before release. this pain is expressed by maynard screaming in a tritone, not in a harmonically comfortable 5th. i never thought about the note of the scream until doug mentioned it, but it makes sense
“People”: I just don’t like this kind of music it makes me feel bad
Doug: He’s screaming in a tritone 😱!
This is one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard. It's the opening track to one of the best records ever. And your breakdown of this song is absolutely flawless! It took me multiple listens to understand the rhythm. Thanks for the excellent reaction Doug!
I’ve seen tool five or six times… I think they’ve opened their concerts with this song at most of them. Such an amazing and important song/ lesson to experience.
@@andrewj3398 they opened with this when i saw them at the Gorge in washington state in like 2018. My buddies were still in the beer line - their loss!
They’re so good at sitting on a theme or in a little harmonic space and just developing it and letting it breathe. That takes a lot of guts, maturity and most of all musicality.
Oh really? th-cam.com/video/ocE2mxkwG_w/w-d-xo.html
What you said perfectly describes Pink Floyd as well. Specifically Wish You Here and Animals
@@austinmucciante3108 Oh 100%. There are a lot of parallels between these two bands.
@@traumadiffuser3705 yes, really
I love how people will always overanalyze stuff to fit their narrative. Find it boring, call it repetitive. Find it great, call it "sitting on a theme or in a little harmonic space and just developing it and letting it breathe".
Don't get me wrong, I love Tool and The Grudge especially, but this kind of circle jerking comments just makes me cackle a lil bit.
"I think Maynard just let it go." It's a well known fact that Queen Elsa from frozen has always been a huge Tool fan.
whaaat? xd
This was the first song I ever heard by Tool, bought the album just after it came out based on a glowing review in a hifi magazine, of all things. My jaw hit the floor and I became a lifelong fan on the spot.
... are you me??
(for me it was a newspaper!)
Remarkably similar for me too. It was Kerrang! that persuaded me to buy Lateralus. One of the best decisions I've ever made.
Well, that's how things go with Tool. Hear it once, if you like it, you'll never stop listening. Happened to me with Ænima. Heard Eulogy the first time end of the 90's as a teenager. And here we are 😁🤘
Same here, but for me it was with Stinkfist. Heared it play on the radio and went on to buy the album straight after. Hooked ever since
Me too, I know every word and I never really listen to tool anymore, but this album was the most important thing in the world to me at a certain age and it just holds up so well, haha, I was lucky to find this.
*Maynard Screaming for 25 seconds*
Anyone's First Time Listening: 😳
Which also happens to be my last time listening.
@@pentagrammaton6793 😆
One of the best and most intelligent bands on the planet
@@JA-io8nx also one of the most monotonous and depressing bands on the planet.
@@pentagrammaton6793 it's certainly not music for the underdeveloped ear. Enjoy listening to Taylor Swift, or whatever the fuck you listen to.
I love how you can just pick up the exact note, key, and timing. In addition to the constant stink face.
The last 40 seconds or so of The Grudge is one of the most amazing things I've ever heard...
YES - it gets me crying every fucking time, this one song, none other...only this ending, crazy cleansing rollercoaster.
Literal goosebumps watching you experience this one for the first time. This was actually the first Tool song I ever heard, it didn't click at first. I didn't honestly really think I'd like Tool when I began listening to this. The friend who lent me the CD Lateralus said "keep listening over and over until you get it." After about 8 listens, I started the CD with this song for the 9th time, and suddenly, like an awakening, I had the "OH MY GOD" moment and never looked back...I got it finally. Favorite band ever since that day. Spiral out, keep going.
I got hooked on _Sober_ and that album. I found both _Ænima_ and _Lateralus_ took a couple of listens to fully appreciate each track. The thing is each of them get better and better over time.
Or if you’re lucky enough you “get it” on the first listen 😉
You have become easily my favorite reactor on TH-cam.
Why?
Because you don't merely help us to identify the key and meter.
You are impressively adept at identifying and understanding the meaning, the effect and the purpose of the artist's intent.
Simply put, when you listen to it you "get it". I love that!
Thank you.
Lateralus is Tool's masterpiece. Great selection and reaction.
The whole of tool is the masterpiece from opiate to fear innocculum
@@josefhaubrich1954 no
can you even try to stop being a fanboi ?
@@zerpblerd5966he not a fanboy he's a person with an actual brain unlike you 😜
This is one of those songs where, when you hear it for the first time, once it ends you find yourself letting out of breath you didn't even know you were holding
God I love this song. This whole album is pure perfection.
The problem is that a grudge is only in your head
The "aggressor" most of the time isn't even aware of it so you're really just suffering alone.
Here in Sao Paulo we say that if you hold a grudge for too long, is the same of building an apartment for the other person inside your head, they're "living there", in your head, for free and you could fill it with something way better.
I heard 'Bearing a grudge is like drinking poison, expecting the begrudged to die'
Undoubtedly, for whatever reason the hard headed can't let go. My Capricorn mother is a prime example of someone with the inability to let go.
I’m 62 years old. Love these fellows! Saw them Live at the Gorge, about 12 years ago. Sooo mind blowing.
I love Doug's attitude towards music
Hearing this song the first time was a visceral experience for me. I knew Tool for many years prior to this (I had Undertow and Aenima) and I bought Lateralus as soon as it came out. I could've skipped straight to Schism as it was the only track I knew since it was already released as a single. But this was the days of CD and I liked to have the first listen of my new albums go all the way through so I don't miss anything good. Hearing the sound of the electrical motor starting was a hint of the relentless machine that was to follow. It was so easy to get lost in the raw power and throbbing rhythm, and by the end of the song I was sitting mouth agape, astonished at what I have heard. The Grudge was immediately my favorite song and has remained so for 20 years.
I absolutely love this channel. Not only do you break down the music from a classical theory standpoint, you break down lyrics, feelings, implications and history of these songs. Keep em coming Doug!
A genuine reaction unlike a lot of others, I really like how you break the song down musically and lyrically, subscribed!
Very insightful and well spoken. Thank you, Doug.
Something I love about Doug's reactions is how much he obviously enjoys the music. He really has a good grip on what this song is about, and what this band are doing. I feel closer to understanding a band I love after seeing Doug's reaction, although every time I hear a Tool song I get something more from it. Thanks Doug!
I presented this song in a songwriting class I took in college. Wide diversity of musical tastes in the room, but everyone appreciated this song. "I just thought Tool was some metal band". They had no idea about the complexity.
The longer we hold onto it, the longer we allow it to control us ... Thanks for the reaction, Doug!
This is the best analysis i have seen of any tool jam. You're brilliant buddy.
Saw them live back in '98 and Maynard's vocal abilities floored me. I was aware of his exceptional talent, but hearing him perfectly execute his signature, loud, powerful, extended, high-pitched screams live was amazing. The guy was on another level and set the bar extremely high for all future vocalists inspired by him. You can't do it forever, though.
awesome!! you're face gets a flush when Maynard starts his yell. Happens to all of us when we hear some Tool.
This series is excellent. Instantly subscribed
This was the first new Tool song (most) of us had heard in 5 years, when we brought it from the record shop and immediately stuck it in the cars stereo.
What an absolutely mindblowing experience it was hearing it for the very first time.
Absolutely! I took mine out, plugged it in and it was cool til I got it home. Better stereo. But work the next day, my buddy had 4x subs at 2000watts apiece and the rest of his stuff could keep up with all that. Played so loud and still clear that it damn near hurt sitting inside that van 🔥🤘😎🤘🔥
Danny uses a lot of ...unusual drums in his kit. He's got Roto-toms, some Tablas, a practice pad, and some electronic pads.
great reaction! This is one of my favorite songs of all time. So perfect.
You are excellent on so many levels. Musical understanding, obviously, but also your wisdom, wit and warmth.
I believe that, in general, rhythmic possibilities have been underappreciated in music, in favor of melodies, harmony, ... Tool and Meshuggah, specially Meshuggah, are 2 good examples of bands that extract and use this rhythmic essence to propel their music forward, and it is refreshing. In fact, Meshuggah's amazing singer, Jens, uses basically one note toward almost any song, but he uses this rhythm intrinsic nature of music to "do his job", as the rest of the band does.
Great reaction man and, especially, great time signature breakdown! I'm trying to learn this song on guitar and you just helped so much with the rhythmic accents XD I was thinking of this song in 5 and my brain has progressively been turning to mush because of it, but you emphasizing the 3-3-2-2 pattern just made my life so much easier. So thanks man XD cheers
What a way to open an album. I remember vividly the first time, listening with a few of my friends. After the chaotic climax we just sat in silence, looking at each other with our jaws dropped. What a moment. And after 20 years I find out that the famous scream is a diminished 5th (I never thought of it as having a pitch, just a scream)! Thanks for that :)
I'm a simple man, i see that Doug uploaded a new video, i click fast. - (And especially now that he seems to be loving prog more and more after each episode...).
Dude. It is such a joy watching you discover TOOL! Find myself smiling and geeking out watching your reaction videos. And, as a classically-trained cellist, I so appreciate your take on the audial and lyrical tapestry that is TOOL.
I am now watching Doug's reviews trying to guess when the "Elvis Lip" comes during a guitar solo or a blistering riff...it never fails. Keep up the amazing reviews! I'll keep watching for the lip curl. Cheers!
Man I love this guy. I love older people finding out what us tool fans have known all along. These guys are all the masters of thier instruments. I love this channel
The term "older people" is actually highly racist and extremely offensive.
One of TOOL’s best tracks. Great video!
What I absolutely love about reaction/review videos on songs I'm already familiar with, is that I hear things I wasn't aware were there. I've been drinking fine whiskeys for years, but only recently started to understand and define what I'm tasting thanks to similar whiskey review videos. Same goes for these songs through your videos. Thanks and cheers!
When it comes to tool, it’s more of an emotional experience at first, then you dive into the dynamics and realize how deep it is. Idk maybe it’s just me, but it’ll always be my favorite band. Yeah it’s long but let it fester and grow.
A lot of what comes off as "clean" guitar is actually the bass.
A lot of interchanging of pitch territory /interweaving of role-play between guitar and bass in Tool.
Part of what makes them so interesting and unique.
Just realized this watching bass covers... 😲
I just saw them live and constantly I was looking over at Adam only to find it was actually Justin playing certain parts. It's fantastic.
There is NO substitute for TOOL. There will NEVER be another band that "sounds" like these guys. I subscribed to your channel because I LOVE your reactions to TOOL. Got to see them in March '22 on the Fear Inoculum tour. It truly was a spiritual experience. Keep up the good work Bro!! Blessings.
This is the song that made me love Tool. Lateralus is still my favorite album
Abseloutely beautiful use of language and analogies in describing their music...
One of my favourite Tool tracks - a great opening track, IMO
I always thought it would make a great closing track to a live show actually
Dear Doug, watching you react to music is so fun. You seem to be a great guy. Keep it up!
Thank you for this honest and great review of Tool's song but also your heart felt and true insight into the psych of grudges. Thank you !
As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I just KNEW you felt what I felt when I first heard it 😂
It was even more intense seeing them play that live this year. In fact, the entire concert left us and everyone around us feeling like we just went through the most intense mind workout ever and I’ve only witnessed that type of feeling that one evening. Every song was it’s own journey of the mind and body.
A seriously underrated track imo. The brilliance of Maynard is clearer than ever.
I often wonder why every Tool album does not come with a "buckle up" warning before we dive in. GG Doug!! I love your reactions. They are absolutely on point to how I first (and still) react to this incredible track! glad I found your channel.
this song is so powerful. Doug i gotta say, i find your skill to hear notes and intervals outstanding and very entertaining, man.
My brother was very hurtful to me earlier this year. Said some things I struggled to forgive. Made some threats I never thought I could let go. I keep wanting to forgive, regardless of whether we ever speak again, but it's so hard.
I think it's time to let go.
We may never be the same again but I'm tired of carrying this weight in my heart. I let it drag me down until I could barely walk.
Having a brother is bless enough, not all of our perspectives gonna match but You're right, shouldn’t hold on to grudges.
The last time I counted, that A flat was at least 32 beats. I saw/heard him do it in 2002. His doc doesn't let him do it any more.
Yep. 32. Doc says NO.
Hes been doing it again. I just saw them a few weeks ago, their second show back, and he did it for just the first half of the passage as opposed to both. Still incredible
The thing about Tool is that they're pure rhythm and feel. This song especially.
Your reaction to Maynard's scream is everything I had hoped it would be 😁!!! Awesome video Doug! Glad you finally got to experience The Grudge.
Dude, your videos are absolutely incredible. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and entertaining us 🤘
I love the way you appreciate Maynard's amazing lyrics
I just found your channel. I'm loving it. I so appreciate your knowledge, insight and appreciation of one of my favorite bands (second only behind Zeppelin). I've been blazing to Tool since the 90s. ENJOY!
I applaud this, a well deserved like. What a great reaction as per usual.
Best reaction / analysis of my favorite tool song. Those last 2 minutes are so amazing
That breath at the end of the song says it all for me. The tension throughout the song just gets released after it's done. Thanks for the reaction. Love the work.
Looked like Doug wanted to break stuff at the end muhaha
Yes holding a grudge to the rocket science that is music theory muahaha
This song is a great opener for an album set on making us better people.
Man I love your stuff. It’s like going to school music class. Love it. 🥴💨
epic song...one of the best openers of all time
Probably my favourite Tool song, powerful as any music I've heard
I can't pick a favorite Tool song, there are too many to choose from, but this is a fave for sure. Doug, I love watching your vids, I am not musical at all and I love knowing what note and key things are in. And your reactions to some of my favorites are priceless.
I just stumbled onto your channel. I love it! I did want to mention you refer to Danny Carey's tom sound. In the part you mentioned, it is actually the snare with the snares off which gives it this incredible sound and articulation. Thanks and all my best!
This is the most spot-on reaction of yours I have seen.
I love reactions to tool as they always give me new perspectives on my favorite band and allow me to listen to them with new ears again. Musical Professionals are the best for this.
really enjoy your opinions on all your choices very interesting, keep it up. cheers from Australia
That was Powerful. Your take on this song was amazing. See now that’s Why I shouldn’t even see a therapist. Thank you 🙏 Well Tool helped as well. I just want to say to everyone. You must see Tool Live. Adding the atmosphere &lights is priceless. It’s like watching them record the Album on stage. It’s incredible
I went through a terrible experience with a friend starting in May, and this song has been profound. It was a very difficult experience for me, which makes the words and music here really powerful and even cathartic. It's the best music can be.
Another great reaction. You're killing it lately.
Really enjoyed your reaction. Would always love more Tool videos. I think your description of primal is good, but I believe they have some more pieces that pull away a bit from that descriptor.
Going on a roller coaster of your own emotions is pretty much the exact way to describe listening to Tool.
In alchemy, each planet (of the 7 they knew) was associated with a certain metal.
"Saturn" was lead. Fittingly heavy for a grudge you can't let go...
PS. The entire _Lateralus_ album is a cohesive masterpiece, start to finish. No note (or drum fill!) wasted.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sade_Sati
Saturn also represents life lessons and or judgments in many archaic practices as well .
You'd probably love to read the corpus hermeticum. The drummer from this band is heavily into the occult.
I always wondered about the Saturn reference. Thanks for the explanation!
@@christopherwelsh7008 you're welcome
Yes.. primalistic.. this is why i dig tool's music... great analysis
Saw them live in Denver this year. I discovered them by accident while on acid one night. I listened to all their albums in a row and have not been the same.
On every reaction to TOOL, everyone has to take a breath when done.. I did to after listening to this album.
I’ll never forget when I first bought this CD, many years ago. I remember putting it in the stereo when I got home and turned up the giant volume dial. This is the first song on the album. Still gets me every time
Doug, you have such a way with words that I use your videos as a source of new phrases and vocabulary. Two birds with one stone :D Thank you!
The reason a lot of their songs are in D is pretty simple: they tune the guitar to Dropped D. Many guitar based music is often based or at least influenced by the tuning of the guitars. Many metal bands had a lot of songs in E minor, for the simple reason it's the lowest note and is so easy to implement in riffs. Or it's just a derivative for example half step lower (Eb minor), whole step lower (D minor), 1 1/2 step (C#) etc. or this is done in a dropped tuning (standard tuning -> dropped D, half step down -> dropped C# etc. etc.). Also a lot of newer metal is played on 7 or even 8 string guitars. In standard tuning a 7 string has an extra low B string and an 8 string a F# on top of that. Either that's tuned down or with a dropped tuning (I for example have my 7 string in a dropped A tuning and my 8 string in dropped E).
When I play a song in a guitar tuned 1/2 step down, and play a song sounding in Ebm, I would still think of it as in Em, or with a 1/2 step down dropped C#, I wouldn't think of it as a song in C# but in D. Main reason for metalbands to tune guitar down is because it's considered sounding heavier. Another reason to tune down is because of the vocalist. I think that's the reason Neal Morse plays everything 1/2 step down, so it fits his baritone voice better.
Incredible like the whole album nice 23 second scream too 💯🔥🚒
I don't think we'll ever get another Tool. I've never heard more musical talent. Unbelievable.
CSB - I was at the Tabernacle in ATL when this video was released. We spent around 4 hours outside due to counterfeit tickets being sold. Maynard came out on stage at 11:30ish (the concert was at 7:30) and said 'Where have you all been?' Best Tool show I've seen.
Reacting to your reaction was a joy. Thank you!! 10 out of 10.
I really appreciate your analysis. I was a musician for 11 years but I’ve forgotten most music theory. Great video!
This song makes my cry. Every. Single. Time. I just cannot let it go.
Your perception of the lyrics are heavy and deep. beautiful just as it was meant to be.
We have to get DJ Dan with you on a reaction or Live Chat one day.
I hadn't touched Tool until late 2023 and I have been sinking ever since into their art O.M.G. BEYOND MY BLOWN MIND
Always a good time seeing your reaction to Tool stuff! I think Tool, especially classic Tool stuff like this song has always been very compositionally strong in terms of how the emotion and tension builds up, and seeing you point out how the solo doesn't go crazy and it kinda holds the listener in place is a really cool observation, and I think even more strongly proves that Tool is just such a great and unique band.
A suggestion for a song that I think would be cool to see you cover is "Aurora" by Diablo Swing Orchestra. In general it would be cool to see you react to DSO because they are such a wild and wacky band, but "Aurora" is just a straight up opera song basically so I think that would be a very interesting song for you to dive into.
Either you begin to understand tool or you don’t. I sincerely don’t believe that ANYONE could figure these guys out completely… and that’s one of the things that keep us coming back. Depth, substance and TALENT. I appreciate your reaction. I always appreciate it when someone starts pointing out key, overlapping meter, polyrhythms, time signature, etc.
My favorite Tool song of one of my top 10 albums of all time. Entire album is a flat-out masterpiece and plays pristinely from the first song to the last. I remember liking Tool after Aenima was released, but I thought they were a bit overrated by their fans. Then Lateralus came out and they shot up to "contender for best band on the planet" in my mind, and 10,000 Days just solidified their status as one of the defining bands of their era and one of the best of all time.
What do you think of _Fear Inoculum_ ?
@@Shake69ification I really like it for sure. Perhaps not as much as their last three, but Tool albums always take time to grow on you, so who knows how much more I'll like it within a year or two's time.
I am 3 minutes in and I already subscribed to your channel. I love the way you comment with the music!! The deciding factor is that you are very active in your analysis and spot on with your sounds/beats.
Awesome.