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We love the Tangents Polo. You are analyzing and explaining something that 70% of us didn't realize. I listen to music because it rocks and we like it. Most of us don't listen to the message in the song front to back. We are just enjoying. Keep up the good work and giveing us your interpretation of the songs. We love it because you do the work for us....Am I wrong?
Welcome to the Maynard James Keenan rabbit hole. I'm a huge fan at 62 years old. Yep, my grandson is like: 'Nana...really?" My response is, "yes, sugar..really."
This has been, and will continue to be, a great journey with you Polo. A Perfect Circle is just as good as TOOL, just a different feel. Once you've done a few APC, next to do is Puscifer
APC is an amazing band I love the first two albums but I would not say personally that they are equal to tool, Tool has a flawless discography APC not so much
Look up out the drummer... Josh Freese. He has played on over 400 records, with almost freaking everyone. And... when he was a kid, he played in a band at Disney named Polo. Dude's a beast!
His mother was a woman of faith. His angst is palpable in this song. I think he couldn't wrap his mind around being faithful while she just suffered. I can relate to this a lot.
@Zeylo89, your comment is acknowledged. My comment is my opinion and not meant to start a conversation about faith and/or obstacles that we may face. Good day.
i didnt wrote it to start any kind of argument, i just felt to say it because of the experiences in my life, sorry if it came accross like the start of an argument@@suzanneanderson6921
Hi my name is Diana and I’m 38 years old and I’ve been in the woodshed all my life it’s funny people have to say the same thing to me That I’m paying for something I did in the past But I think I was meant to be in this situation I have 19 surgeries But thank God I’m still here in the window I’m in the wheelchair I can still do a lot of myself including babysitting that’s what I love to do. Keep up the good job doing these videos it makes me really happy That you are listening to metal music But I like putting much everything Hip-hop rap country And of course Metal.May God bless you.
I love the first line of this song. I love this song. I was suggesting these guys to you just a few minutes ago, but you been here already. 🤘 And yes, he's angry and hurt about what happened to his mom, and she was so trusting that 'God' would heal her. Maynard doesn't want to be worshipped. But damn, he so full of creativity, and imagination, poetic, just amazing. I don't worship him, or anyone, but he is f'n amazeballs..
One of my favorite songs of all time. It’s one of those that hits you right when you need it in life. If you haven’t checked out Tool’s Wings For Marie (Pt. 1) and 10,000 Days (Wings Pt. 2) yet, that should be next. They’re about his mother and very moving as well 🖤 Happy New Year!!
I totally agree. I was going to suggest this as the next track, both 1 and 2. While both songs are about his mother, Judith was driven by anger and Wings for Marie seems like it was driven by sadness. Such brilliance.
Agree... Wings 1 and 2 need to be done at some point.. so hard hitting.. I actually can't listen to them often.. I get very emotional every time since I have some similar life experiences.. my grandmother even shared her name.
Came here to say this...I second this 10,000 days is the album The Pot is off of and Wings for Marie is yet another style of Maynard you'll get to experience...much more somber but no less impactful for it. It's a beautiful couple of tracks on a beautiful album.
I absolutely LOVE how, when you listen to a Tool song, or now APC, you get that immediate "stank face", and then to watch your "stank face" expand near the end when MJK does that LONG ass note... Yea, MJK is the real deal, and it's so enjoyable to watch you experience it, firsthand.
the way i think about it, Tool is the "Left Brain" Math Band, and APC is the "Right Brain" Emotional Band. Billy Howerdel is the other mastermind of APC, he was a guitar tech for a bunch of bands like Faith No More and Nine Inch Nails, worked with Tool for their Aenima tour, showed Maynard his music, and Maynard said if he ever formed a band he would sing for them. he plays the guitar and bass parts for most of this album.
This is the first part in his understanding of his mother’s faith… she must have been an incredible woman considering her circumstances.. An epic story of faith and love between a mother and her son And he chose to share it with all that dare to listen….
Been waiting for you to react to APC. Was excited to see this! Maynard's other band, Puscifer, should be on your list. Momma Sed is my personal favorite of theirs.
He actually has a third band named Puscifer. My favorite songs from A Perfect Circle are off their album The Thirteenth Step. “The Outsider” “Pet” “The Noose” I do love “Judith” though. Very hard to pick favorites.
I bought this CD the day it was released, even back then the wait for a new Tool album was long, and I was excited about this new side project I kept hearing about. I was working on my house and put this CD on intending to listen while I worked, but the instant those first chords of The Hollow hit my ears I just dropped what I was doing, kicked back on the couch and listened to the whole album, start to finish. Then I listened to it again. and again.. It is a masterpiece.
I thi k Maynard is one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time. His range is something to behold, and enjoy. No matter what band he puts his efforts into, it's some of the greatest music to listen too. If you choose too hear it, alot of people would brush them off and not really give a chance too explore how amazing the singing, and how good his band members are too.
What a great song, and a great way to ease POLO into SMASHING PUMPKINS as half this band is the SMASHING PUMPKINS. I had been wondering how to do it. Now it's been done for me. YAY
I could make dozens of comments to this reaction, but I’ll limit it to this: That awesome Bass-Work is done by Paz LenChantin. She’s of South American descent, and totally bangs on this track. I would recommend checking out her other works. ✌️
im so happy that you have found the brilliance of maynard and his work. for us 90s kids, especially with mental health issues bands like these have helped us through so much. the world ignores us, so much of great music doesn't. what a great way to bring in the new year! enjoy this journey, there is some really talented people making amazing art every day where you least expect it.
His angle towards his mother was that she ultimately died from severe illness and remained steadfast in her religious beliefs, despite his feeling like it failed to spare her from suffering.
Polo, you are an excellent reactor, please don't change what you are doing. Not only that, you have a perfect DJ voice. I love the album "Eat the Elephant" by A Perfect Circle. So many great songs on it. Also, when you move on to Puscifer, start with the song "Remedy".
I'm a Trauma ICU nurse. Maynard expresses so well the anger and anguish patients and families after a terrible event. God gets cussed at quite a bit. It is part of the process of (hopefully) resolution. Thanks for the reactions to Maynard.
@@poloreacts27 Hi. I’ve liked Tool ever since Undertow came out in the very early 90s. In my estimation your analysis of the lyrics is spot on. You clearly did your due diligence. It’s easy to see this song as a rebuke of Christianity, however the focus of his anger seems to be directed solely at the church his mother attended hence the lyric “ F your Christ” as opposed to “F Christ”. I think it was intentional with Maynard perhaps knowing if he attacked the whole religion it would weaken the impact of the song. This is of course my opinion. Try Eulogy if you do any more Tool reacts. Happy new year & good luck with the channel.
Yes, palm muting is a very good technique to use to help bring a dynamic sound to a song. It helps punctuate the percussive side of the song with great transitions. I use it often when I write songs.
I remember when the video hit - a roommate yelled "I think tool has a new song," and we all ran to the TV, confused by what was going on. Loved this release, and their second one is a beautiful effort, too. I've always thought of APC as a "radio-friendly Tool," with shorter songs that are more "listener-friendly."
One of the few that I'd suggest watching the official video of this song as a first listen. Not distracting at all like so many TOOL songs, but very engaging.
This is my FAVE band of ALL time!!!! Thank you for reacting to it!!!!!!! He is asking his mom something, but the anger is directed at the church. He wondered why she would keep her faith with her condition and from the treatment she got from her own church peers.
Speaking as an atheist and speaking for most that I know. We don't put any energy in not believing. The energy we put in is to counteract the main religion (at least in America) Christianity forcing the beliefs upon everyone politically and in school systems. In this song, it's Maynard voicing his disagreement with his mother who kept her strong faith in the Christian God after her stroke that left her paralyzed. By the way, he loves/d more than anyone/thing. The Tool album 10,000 Days has a lot to do with her.
Hey man...new subscriber here. I love your TooL reactions...especially watching your mind get blown by Lateralus! 😆 If you haven't seen it yet, you simply MUST watch Danny's live concert drum-cam performance of Pneuma. It will simply melt your face off.
This is Maynard from Tool and a Perfect Circle rocks! Don't apologize for stopping, Polo. Glad you're getting into metal! Love your reactions and you nailed this. From the bass, to the other instruments, to the power of Maynard's voice and lyrics...You nailed this reaction, sir
Yes! I have no idea if it was my suggestion, probably not, but SO glad to see you follow Maynard James Keenan down the rabbit hole of his musical genius.
Loving this ride..this album is a must! 🤟🔥 I still listen to this CD on road trips. It's like therapy & yes very hypnotic! The vocals and music composition are phenomenal!
Well . Here we go again with more awesomeness. Let's send some love to Mr. Howerdel and all that helped make APC the Super Band . Big Josh Freeze and Iha fan
I am a Christian and I enjoy this song. It is the “problem of suffering/pain”, a philosophical objection to the existence of God set to music. For him, this objection comes from a deeply personal place, understandably. However, he has multiple songs that touch on this piece of his personal life. Check out Tool Wings for Marie/10,000 days (2 tracks which must be listened to together). Powerful stuff.
I agree. On one hand, it hurts my heart to know that he holds this pain towards God and then at the same time, I completely understand how he can feel the way he does. Sometimes things happen that we cannot explain and don’t seem fair and when someone is trying to line that up with a “loving” God and it’s not working, this song captures that.
Your god is just your feelings. Santa doesn't really eat your cookies and leave you presents. This is a great song but I always have to laugh at Maynard's 'spiritual' lyrics. After listening to Tool for over 30 years , just like Christianity, I roll my eyes. May logic be your guide.
@Mr. Peabody, you are entitled to your opinion about whether God exists or not, but why do you insist on being degrading and insulting? Such comments aren’t going to change the opinion of one who believes in God. Does it make you feel better? Do you feel superior? Is it some kind of flex? I find it childish and immature personally, but perhaps you just lose control and can’t help yourself. Sad.
I actually think that the growth in the way he approaches the subject of Judith’s relationship to God from this song to Wings/10,000 Days is remarkable. This is anger, perhaps misdirected. The latter still express anger, but more focused on religion as implemented by people as opposed to religion as a distinct thing. There is no argument that his views of God in the latter are still surrounded by doubt and the difficulty that faith brings, but he is nevertheless able to say “OK I may not have what you’re looking for, God, but if anyone ever did, it was my mother, and her faith has moved me such that I believe her to be the most pious person ever.” In the latter songs it is “f the fakers” at the same time as “if you don’t see what she truly was then f you too God.” Challenging God may not be wise, but it certainly adds an element of intense understanding to the way in which he viewed his mother as he matured…. Kind of saying “I’m OK with setting myself up negatively in your eyes if it does something that helps others understand what true faith is”
You gotta complete the holy trinity and check out Puscifer, his third band. I recommend The Remedy if you’re digging this bass line. It’s a badass song.
He is very angry with his moms religion in this one, if you want to follow the timeline you should checkout “Wings for Marie and 10,000 days” to see how he has changed and the love for his mother.
I'm sure many of your subscribers have mentioned Maynard has a 3rd band "Puscifer" .. totally different but just as good.. I've seen them live twice in the last 6 months.
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Awesome work you are doing. Correction though Maynard didnt cuss it was guitarist Billy H that said f your god.
These guys covered Imagine by John Lennon. Would love to see that reaction.
This whole album, Mer de Noms, is absolutely amazing
100% !!
I just posted the same. Sorry it was instinctual 😊
Agreed! My absolute favorite overall album from APC.
Anything Maynard lays his hands on is amazing. The man is the purest form of artist you can imagine.
God dam right
Don't apologize for your tangents. We're here for it 🤘
Yeah, more tangents please
We love the Tangents Polo. You are analyzing and explaining something that 70% of us didn't realize. I listen to music because it rocks and we like it. Most of us don't listen to the message in the song front to back. We are just enjoying. Keep up the good work and giveing us your interpretation of the songs. We love it because you do the work for us....Am I wrong?
I agree.
2 a perfect circle favorites
Noose
The Package
Basically anything of the 13th step album 💿
Speak for yourself.., too many tangents is butchery and can certainly be minimized and still stay legal.
Yes
The Bass player a chick wearing high heels 👠 first name Paz in the video she got time to redo her hair then goesright back into the song she bad ass.
I never heard her play before, but now I'm gonna look into her in the Pixies too
The layering and modulation of the vocals at the end are what really get me these days.
Welcome to the Maynard James Keenan rabbit hole. I'm a huge fan at 62 years old. Yep, my grandson is like: 'Nana...really?" My response is, "yes, sugar..really."
This has been, and will continue to be, a great journey with you Polo. A Perfect Circle is just as good as TOOL, just a different feel. Once you've done a few APC, next to do is Puscifer
APC is an amazing band I love the first two albums but I would not say personally that they are equal to tool, Tool has a flawless discography APC not so much
Tool is for the head, APC is for the heart
APC is just as good as TOOL?? Don't be silly.
No band is as good as Tool, IMO, but close.
Definitely agree!
You should see the video for this song. David Fincher directed it.
Yes.... THAT David Fincher.
Look up out the drummer... Josh Freese.
He has played on over 400 records, with almost freaking everyone.
And... when he was a kid, he played in a band at Disney named Polo.
Dude's a beast!
I have probably cranked this song 132,000 times. A good start!
Basist is an amazing badass woman named Paz from the Pixies. The music video is also amazing.
The hair tie while she had a break was awesome.
Oh ya, I'm doubling down on that!
Directed by David Fincher!
When Paz does the hair tie real quick? That...did things to me
I don't think she did much composition on the album
Should of watched the official video! The bassist became a sensation with the hair wrap in the break!! She is awesome 👌
I remember when this video came out. Definitely had me crushing when she did the hair wrap.
@@nakedsaladbar Which they had to speed up for the video, she tried but couldn't do it in the time required.
@@nakedsaladbar you weren't alone on that !
That still impresses me.
Nah, first time listen needs to be just the song. The video takes away from the song on first listen.
Grief,Anger and Acceptance (Judith,WIngs for Marie 1&2)
His mother was a woman of faith. His angst is palpable in this song. I think he couldn't wrap his mind around being faithful while she just suffered. I can relate to this a lot.
Yup this is the song I connect with my mom, whom shares the same name.
deep believe has nothing to do with the obstacles you might face
@Zeylo89, your comment is acknowledged. My comment is my opinion and not meant to start a conversation about faith and/or obstacles that we may face. Good day.
i didnt wrote it to start any kind of argument, i just felt to say it because of the experiences in my life, sorry if it came accross like the start of an argument@@suzanneanderson6921
APC - "So Long & Thanks For All The Fish" - if you want another side of Maynard.
Hi my name is Diana and I’m 38 years old and I’ve been in the woodshed all my life it’s funny people have to say the same thing to me That I’m paying for something I did in the past But I think I was meant to be in this situation I have 19 surgeries But thank God I’m still here in the window I’m in the wheelchair I can still do a lot of myself including babysitting that’s what I love to do. Keep up the good job doing these videos it makes me really happy That you are listening to metal music But I like putting much everything Hip-hop rap country And of course Metal.May God bless you.
This is his feminine side and his reelection to the feminine figures in his life. Strong recommendations for THREE LIBRAS
Also, Perfect Circle guitarist Billy Howerdel was Adam Jones guitar tech (Tool guitarist) for a long time…..
I had the absolute pleasure of seeing APC live. Best show I've ever been to. Hands down.
More more !!!! We love it ! Perfect Circle !!! DEFTONES!! Tool! We want it allll!
The eclectic genius of Maynard James Keenan. Welcome to the rabbit hole that is the TOOL, APC, PUSCIFER front man.
I love the first line of this song. I love this song. I was suggesting these guys to you just a few minutes ago, but you been here already. 🤘 And yes, he's angry and hurt about what happened to his mom, and she was so trusting that 'God' would heal her. Maynard doesn't want to be worshipped. But damn, he so full of creativity, and imagination, poetic, just amazing. I don't worship him, or anyone, but he is f'n amazeballs..
... and the official video is worth a watch
Would be fun watching you react to Maynard's other band Puscifer!! Puscifer - The Remedy
The first reaction video I ever watched was a pastor and his son listening to this song.
One of my favorite songs of all time. It’s one of those that hits you right when you need it in life. If you haven’t checked out Tool’s Wings For Marie (Pt. 1) and 10,000 Days (Wings Pt. 2) yet, that should be next. They’re about his mother and very moving as well 🖤
Happy New Year!!
I totally agree. I was going to suggest this as the next track, both 1 and 2.
While both songs are about his mother, Judith was driven by anger and Wings for Marie seems like it was driven by sadness.
Such brilliance.
Agree... Wings 1 and 2 need to be done at some point.. so hard hitting.. I actually can't listen to them often.. I get very emotional every time since I have some similar life experiences.. my grandmother even shared her name.
I listen to both at least once a week. Reminds me of my grandmother in a way. Great recommendation.
Came here to say this...I second this 10,000 days is the album The Pot is off of and Wings for Marie is yet another style of Maynard you'll get to experience...much more somber but no less impactful for it. It's a beautiful couple of tracks on a beautiful album.
This right here 👆🏽especially when you know the back story of his relationship with his mom. Maynard has a gift of lyricism.
The best art makes you go on a tangent cause it's making you think. Regardless if it's music, paintings, writings, film, photography, etc.
A Perfect Circle - 3 Libras is my favorite song from them.
"The package" is my favorite APC song, but "3 Libras" is a close second.
No kidding. After listening to the menacing "judith," now listen to sensitive "3 libras."
3 Libras is one of my fav songs of any band or genre!!! I was going to recommend as well. Thank you for mentioning it.
3 Libras next. My personal favorite from APC. It'll make you feel
I absolutely LOVE how, when you listen to a Tool song, or now APC, you get that immediate "stank face", and then to watch your "stank face" expand near the end when MJK does that LONG ass note... Yea, MJK is the real deal, and it's so enjoyable to watch you experience it, firsthand.
"The noose" is another good one from them. 🧐💯
APC doesn’t miss❤❤❤❤
If you’re taking suggestions, check out The Outsider or Passive.
the way i think about it, Tool is the "Left Brain" Math Band, and APC is the "Right Brain" Emotional Band.
Billy Howerdel is the other mastermind of APC, he was a guitar tech for a bunch of bands like Faith No More and Nine Inch Nails, worked with Tool for their Aenima tour, showed Maynard his music, and Maynard said if he ever formed a band he would sing for them. he plays the guitar and bass parts for most of this album.
The package should be your next APC song. I think it’s right up your alley
This is the first part in his understanding of his mother’s faith… she must have been an incredible woman considering her circumstances.. An epic story of faith and love between a mother and her son
And he chose to share it with all that dare to listen….
Weak and Powerless 🤘... banger
The official video is worth it for the scrunchy part alone
You should really do A Perfect Circle 3 Libras, so beautiful.
I don't care how many hours I procrastinated, the day you react to perfect circle is a perfect day
Magdalena please! Thank you!
Been waiting for you to react to APC. Was excited to see this! Maynard's other band, Puscifer, should be on your list. Momma Sed is my personal favorite of theirs.
I just joined his patreon and told him to check out the official video for Conditions of My Parole..... F'n DOPERS!
Mama Sed was an experience. I came across the new version by accident and completely clicked with Puscifer somehow after I only liked The Undertaker.
Puscifer is definitely worth taking a gander at.
I love the live version from Maynard's birthday concert...
Grand Canyon and horizons are gold as well.
He actually has a third band named Puscifer. My favorite songs from A Perfect Circle are off their album The Thirteenth Step.
“The Outsider”
“Pet”
“The Noose”
I do love “Judith” though. Very hard to pick favorites.
I love his voice in "3 Libras," too.
Ohh you should just just listen to this entire album. It’s a masterpiece
I bought this CD the day it was released, even back then the wait for a new Tool album was long, and I was excited about this new side project I kept hearing about. I was working on my house and put this CD on intending to listen while I worked, but the instant those first chords of The Hollow hit my ears I just dropped what I was doing, kicked back on the couch and listened to the whole album, start to finish. Then I listened to it again. and again.. It is a masterpiece.
Yeah bro, that whole CD is gold!
I thi k Maynard is one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time. His range is something to behold, and enjoy. No matter what band he puts his efforts into, it's some of the greatest music to listen too. If you choose too hear it, alot of people would brush them off and not really give a chance too explore how amazing the singing, and how good his band members are too.
What a great song, and a great way to ease POLO into SMASHING PUMPKINS as half this band is the SMASHING PUMPKINS. I had been wondering how to do it. Now it's been done for me. YAY
I could make dozens of comments to this reaction, but I’ll limit it to this: That awesome Bass-Work is done by Paz LenChantin. She’s of South American descent, and totally bangs on this track. I would recommend checking out her other works. ✌️
Mer de Noms and the 13th step are both absolutely amazing
Maynard is amazing as always
This is one of the greatest sounding songs ever recorded.
APC is a must explore rabbit hole 🕳 They have entire albums that are great!! I think you'll love them too!! 💕
In 10000 days by tool he gives more incite into his perspective about his mom
im so happy that you have found the brilliance of maynard and his work. for us 90s kids, especially with mental health issues bands like these have helped us through so much. the world ignores us, so much of great music doesn't. what a great way to bring in the new year! enjoy this journey, there is some really talented people making amazing art every day where you least expect it.
His angle towards his mother was that she ultimately died from severe illness and remained steadfast in her religious beliefs, despite his feeling like it failed to spare her from suffering.
Two songs of APC you aught to listen to are "The Noose" and "Pet". Really great stuff. Happy new year!
If you haven't checked out his third band called Puscifer then I suggest that you should LOL
Aww you didn't do the official video, it's awesome.
Polo, you are an excellent reactor, please don't change what you are doing. Not only that, you have a perfect DJ voice.
I love the album "Eat the Elephant" by A Perfect Circle. So many great songs on it. Also, when you move on to Puscifer, start with the song "Remedy".
I'm a Trauma ICU nurse. Maynard expresses so well the anger and anguish patients and families after a terrible event. God gets cussed at quite a bit. It is part of the process of (hopefully) resolution. Thanks for the reactions to Maynard.
Tool - Wings for Marie pt1 and pt2 next!
Great reaction. Maynard is a force of music.
Omg APC. Please please please give 3 Libras a listen. That hits me right in the feels every time.
Give some love to the drummer! Josh Freeze’s nasty fill at 9:22
Facts
@@poloreacts27 Hi. I’ve liked Tool ever since Undertow came out in the very early 90s. In my estimation your analysis of the lyrics is spot on. You clearly did your due diligence. It’s easy to see this song as a rebuke of Christianity, however the focus of his anger seems to be directed solely at the church his mother attended hence the lyric “ F your Christ” as opposed to “F Christ”. I think it was intentional with Maynard perhaps knowing if he attacked the whole religion it would weaken the impact of the song. This is of course my opinion. Try Eulogy if you do any more Tool reacts. Happy new year & good luck with the channel.
He's amazing drummer now the foo fighters new drummer 💯
Love to see a reaction for A Perfect Circle - Orestes (the Live at Red Rocks version is amazing)
Yes please :-) Amazing performance
Yes, palm muting is a very good technique to use to help bring a dynamic sound to a song. It helps punctuate the percussive side of the song with great transitions. I use it often when I write songs.
Now you are on the Maynard train. Now you have to do Puscifer, another Maynard project.
I'm enjoying your discovery of these genius musicians! ☮️💜
Different musicians in each of the band make ups. Singer/lyricist is the connecting thread
Maynard genius Keenan.. check out his,The art of work doco..
Yes! One of my all time favourite bands.
Great reaction to a powerfully emotional song!
I remember when the video hit - a roommate yelled "I think tool has a new song," and we all ran to the TV, confused by what was going on. Loved this release, and their second one is a beautiful effort, too. I've always thought of APC as a "radio-friendly Tool," with shorter songs that are more "listener-friendly."
Check out 3 Libras by APC. Absolutely beautiful.
Maynard is one of the voices of my generation, he has marked music forever.
One of the few that I'd suggest watching the official video of this song as a first listen. Not distracting at all like so many TOOL songs, but very engaging.
This is my FAVE band of ALL time!!!! Thank you for reacting to it!!!!!!! He is asking his mom something, but the anger is directed at the church. He wondered why she would keep her faith with her condition and from the treatment she got from her own church peers.
Speaking as an atheist and speaking for most that I know. We don't put any energy in not believing. The energy we put in is to counteract the main religion (at least in America) Christianity forcing the beliefs upon everyone politically and in school systems. In this song, it's Maynard voicing his disagreement with his mother who kept her strong faith in the Christian God after her stroke that left her paralyzed. By the way, he loves/d more than anyone/thing. The Tool album 10,000 Days has a lot to do with her.
I think you're obligated to follow this up with wings for marie/10,000 days.
And jimmy
Hey man...new subscriber here. I love your TooL reactions...especially watching your mind get blown by Lateralus! 😆 If you haven't seen it yet, you simply MUST watch Danny's live concert drum-cam performance of Pneuma. It will simply melt your face off.
The Remedy and Simultaneous by Puscifer check it out
check out "passenger" with chino moreno
Cool song, another Tool song I really like is Parabola.
This is Maynard from Tool and a Perfect Circle rocks! Don't apologize for stopping, Polo. Glad you're getting into metal! Love your reactions and you nailed this. From the bass, to the other instruments, to the power of Maynard's voice and lyrics...You nailed this reaction, sir
Yes! I have no idea if it was my suggestion, probably not, but SO glad to see you follow Maynard James Keenan down the rabbit hole of his musical genius.
Thank you. This song is cathartic
I named my Current Gt Stang Judith
I’d never heard the back story of this song. It makes WAY more sense now.
Good stuff. I love sharing Maynard with people. Ur face says it all
Take the time to watch the music video, too. It's a *perfect* rock video!
Loving this ride..this album is a must! 🤟🔥 I still listen to this CD on road trips. It's like therapy & yes very hypnotic! The vocals and music composition are phenomenal!
Happy 2023 \m/ I like that you move the message for "liking" the video to the end of the video, instead of the beginning. Makes sense 👍 Polo in 2023 🎆
Well . Here we go again with more awesomeness. Let's send some love to Mr. Howerdel and all that helped make APC the Super Band . Big Josh Freeze and Iha fan
You express yourself very well! Keep the thoughts, and videos coming!
I saw this show. In Grand Rapids MI. The tour when the sing came out. Saw Tool 4 times. Back in the Day.
I am a Christian and I enjoy this song. It is the “problem of suffering/pain”, a philosophical objection to the existence of God set to music. For him, this objection comes from a deeply personal place, understandably. However, he has multiple songs that touch on this piece of his personal life. Check out Tool Wings for Marie/10,000 days (2 tracks which must be listened to together). Powerful stuff.
I agree. On one hand, it hurts my heart to know that he holds this pain towards God and then at the same time, I completely understand how he can feel the way he does. Sometimes things happen that we cannot explain and don’t seem fair and when someone is trying to line that up with a “loving” God and it’s not working, this song captures that.
Your god is just your feelings. Santa doesn't really eat your cookies and leave you presents. This is a great song but I always have to laugh at Maynard's 'spiritual' lyrics. After listening to Tool for over 30 years , just like Christianity, I roll my eyes. May logic be your guide.
@Mr. Peabody, you are entitled to your opinion about whether God exists or not, but why do you insist on being degrading and insulting? Such comments aren’t going to change the opinion of one who believes in God. Does it make you feel better? Do you feel superior? Is it some kind of flex? I find it childish and immature personally, but perhaps you just lose control and can’t help yourself. Sad.
I actually think that the growth in the way he approaches the subject of Judith’s relationship to God from this song to Wings/10,000 Days is remarkable. This is anger, perhaps misdirected. The latter still express anger, but more focused on religion as implemented by people as opposed to religion as a distinct thing. There is no argument that his views of God in the latter are still surrounded by doubt and the difficulty that faith brings, but he is nevertheless able to say “OK I may not have what you’re looking for, God, but if anyone ever did, it was my mother, and her faith has moved me such that I believe her to be the most pious person ever.” In the latter songs it is “f the fakers” at the same time as “if you don’t see what she truly was then f you too God.”
Challenging God may not be wise, but it certainly adds an element of intense understanding to the way in which he viewed his mother as he matured…. Kind of saying “I’m OK with setting myself up negatively in your eyes if it does something that helps others understand what true faith is”
@@Mr.PeabodyTheSkeptic you argue like a school yard bully. I pray you come to know God. Be well.
IF YOU WANT CRAZY CREATIVITY - watch him in Puscifer - conditions of my parole, but the video is hilarious too - you have to watch both!
You gotta complete the holy trinity and check out Puscifer, his third band. I recommend The Remedy if you’re digging this bass line. It’s a badass song.
He is very angry with his moms religion in this one, if you want to follow the timeline you should checkout “Wings for Marie and 10,000 days” to see how he has changed and the love for his mother.
I'm sure many of your subscribers have mentioned Maynard has a 3rd band "Puscifer" .. totally different but just as good.. I've seen them live twice in the last 6 months.
Currently jamming to Bedlamite
Never knew the story behind this one. Adds so much to the song