I'm right behind you! Maynard is a force of nature and it's cool watching them experience it for the first time. There are two versions of each of us: Us, before Tool, and Us-Tool. Once down that rabbit hole you're never the same. Posture? If it's stupid but it works, then it's not stupid!
Maynard really resented the fact that he was expected to have a stage presence so he kind of had an “anti stage presence” presence. But meanwhile his anti stage presence became captivating lol
Anti stage presence has its charms. Iconic jazz trumpeter, Miles Davis, would play with his back to the audience! When you're brilliant, it still works.
He still does it to this day. Went to perfect circle live this last tour and he was on a platform (pedestal?) in the back that was dark the majority of the time. It would only get light enough to see him when the vocals were the major focus. You can tell he really loves the music of his band and wants to make sure people are focusing on the amazing work they are doing, because it is really easy to just lose yourself focusing on his voice.
Imoten Vashak Did he tell you this himself, or are you trying to defend the fact that he’s a shitty performer who hates his fans, borderline psychotic, and is extremely overrated?
@@44thatssweet he hates his fans? Weird because his fans don't think so and most of us aren't masochistic mentally deficient sheep. Maybe don't comment on a video about an artist you don't like since you don't have anything credible or relevant to add to the conversation. Pro-tip, your opinions are not facts so don't present them as if they are. That's not a request. Your commentary isn't valid as long as it dismisses the opinions of others. Frame your thoughts appropriately or be prepared to have them shoved back into your face. You don't have to like his performances, it doesn't matter if he's psychotic, his mental health is his concern and not yours, he is not overrated because his record sales is far above anything you've produced. Have you done for the world what he has? Since I don't know who you are I'm going to say ... no. Again, your opinions are noted. Your opinions are ignorant. Your opinions are not facts. You don't get to dismiss others by stating your opinions as facts. Every time you do someone is going to come along and throw them in the garbage until you learn how to be a better person and act like you know how to converse in a civil manner. You're welcome, now go sit at the kiddie table until you learn how to talk like an adult.
He not only picks out a random person crowd, but he also picks out the one who is struggling with the shadow of addiction and shows him/ her what they are going through.
@@VocalSplendorStudios you should really see Tool live, you haven't lived until you do. I've seen every tour over the last 27yrs and remember every one like it was yesterday. Danny Carey drums like an octopus. And he's a humble human. Met him in 2007
As a near lifelong tool fan, there could be no end to vocal coaches reacting to this video and I'd be right there watching them all one after another. Welcome to the rabbit hole of Tool and Maynard.
Another impressive singer from that era was Layne Staley of Alice in Chains. Would be interested in your thoughts on Love Hate Love (live at The Moore).
Layne was awesome. Then his teeth fell out really early in life and had to sing around the tooth decay to no teeth at all on tops or bottom. One of my favorite bands. Tons of money and addicted to shooting up heroin never will end well.
Maynard has immense stage fright, that's one of the only performances I've seen where he's up front. Most of the time he's in the back in shadow. I think how you said he "wasn't even seeing the crowd" was very on point. It would have been a necessary state of mind for his performance like this. To separate his consciousness from the crowd to feel comfortable. I know this channel is a focus on vocal technique and talent, but if you want to get a better idea of just how much on another level they are, have the lyrics up as well. And don't be afraid to pause to process throughout the song. It's kind of necessary to fully appreciate them. And also some good over ear headphones are ideal to get the full effect. You don't listen to tool, you experience them ;)
We just saw them on Friday and definitely can say their show is the best I’ve ever seen! It’s very much an experience. They highlighted the musicians as he sang in the dark
Kevin McGee I was about to type the same thing but you beat me to it lmao. His art is an experience for sure. I feel like you can’t even do an analysis of tool without diving deeeeep into the lyrics
I love seeing people’s reactions to their first time hearing Tool. It’s absolutely priceless. 2019, a new album and hopefully many more years of touring to go.
You are spot on. From my understanding of what the intention of the song, it is to represent a manifestation of how an addict would act and talk if they were completely open and honest. No fear. No filters. I do find it interesting that all of your focus in critiquing his vocal performance was on his physical experience and really nothing to do with his ability as a singer, except that he was singing full and clear while bent over awkwardly forward. I love the word “feral” for his performance though. Great characterization. Thanks and I will watch more!
The secret when it comes to Tool is to listen to it alone, in a dark room, (preferably loudly) when you really want to look inwards, or when you feel angered by the world. Valerie, if you really want your mind blown by this band, listen to each musician in turn as you listen to the song, and notice how it all comes together - the timing, the precision. They put in MUCH MORE effort than most.
when i hear people say that they didnt like fear innoculum, i tell them to do exactly this. this isnt music you listen to once on your phone and decide if you like it or not. trying not to sound like a usual tool fan, but failing, the great thing about them is that they dont make music, they compose an experience.
@@FOFballer I havent liked the new album all that much compared to opiate, undertow, and aenima even with listening to it alone through a pair of Stax SR009 cans on a srm-t800 although the sound quality is legit.
I've started listening to Tool when in bed with high end, quality bass earbuds. There's so much in these songs you just can't hear on a cheap speaker. Some of these songs help me relieve stress somehow.
He sings from the deepest part of his soul! That's gotta be exhausting. I really liked their music back then, thanks to my son. I'm thinking I need a tune up, but I don't have to Skype. I could just see you in person! I'm really liking your reaction videos! Great job!
I feel tool it's not just a band or just music it's an experience... Now you have started on the spiral keep going... So very much love to everyone keep rocking
He has one of those unique voices that just stands, and has such an amazing vocal range and power. The whole band are briliant in their performances both studio and live.
They say he has really bad anxiety and stuff to perform in front of crowds but this song also means sooooo much to him and he just let's in absorb into him and just takes on the character I'm assuming he portrays in his mind and soul.
The 1998 lewiston live version of pushit on TH-cam is by far, to me, one of the greatest live performances. It is the salival version. Seeing his intensity along with the lyrics is mesmerising.
Story goes is that he used to suffer from severe stage fright, which is why he was in such a trance like state at the start, before getting more into it as he went on.
Kasey Brown yeah dude. Stage fright sucks, I’m the same way, after getting past the ball in throat and nervousness you explode. Usually I start off on one knee or near sitting cause makes it easier to breathe past the anxiety of eyes staring at you.
Should give a listen to Tool- Pushit live from the Salival Cd or the new song Invincible live, use the Justin Rucker video it's the best sound quality.
Seems like Every vocal teacher coach REACTS tool DAMN REACT TO Lateralus or Stinkfist or Aenima or Grudge or Vicarious or Rosetta Stoned! no hate here just tool!
An extra factor to consider when watching this: at the time, Maynard was dealing with severe anxiety and huge stage fright. Add that to his connection with the lyrics and its unbelievable
you've got a journey of wonders ahead of you if you choose to listen to tool :) Maynard is a true artist, a performer who lives and breathes the words. he suffers from stage fright so for the last 15-20 years he's always been in the back of the stage in the shadows...
@SylentEcho from what ive heard he does that because he doesn't want to be the main focus of the shows, he wants the actual music and every member of the band to be as important as he is since tool is a full musical experience
FIRST OF ALL TOOL IS NOT A POP MUSIC BAND THEY ARE A PROGRESSIVE ROCK BAND AND MAYNARD IS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED SINGERS AND SONG WRITERS EVER, NO DRUGS AT ALL. HE JUST FEELS THE MUSIC, AND WHAT COMES OUT OF HIS MOUTH IS JUST AMAZING. THEY ARE ABOUT TO RELEASE A NEW ALBUM, IT HAS BEEN 13 YEARS SINCE THERE LAST AND EVEY TOOL FAN IS BESIDE THEMSELVES WITH JOY RIGHT NOW
I love when vocal coaches see tool. The impressive thing Maynard does that few know is that....how impressive he belts out his voice in that posture! Seriously, his posture shouldn't allow that voice! Its absolutely astounding
I find it funny how coaches can/have to break down specifics of how awesome Maynard is while us Tool fans have just known it instinctively for almost 30 years. This guys put on one of the best live shows I've ever seen in my life. Even if you are hammered yourself he can pull you into that intensity along with him.
It was performance, meant to imitate the robotic, kind of jittery and shaky way a drug addict would, when going through withdrawal. That's why he's making all of those crazy movements and stuff. Its meant to instill that feeling of helplessness and fever and all that that comes with getting clean.
Lol no. He's performed like this countless times for many different songs in the early-late 90's. Man you guys post comments like they're hard facts lmao. Also, if you even try to reference the Genius.com lyric meaning, then that's ridiculous. It's the wikipedia of lyric websites. I can literally go on there and say the song was written about a walrus, get a few thumbs up and boom.
@@bdub0983 Subject/proof of what? Look up literally any live performance from 92-2000.. He's doing the movement. I made no claim as so why he did it. So what the hell are you asking for when you say you want proof? LMAO. Where's your proof? Since you seem to have the hard facts.
@@bradylasserre9320 you're telling me that my INTERPRETATION was wrong. It's you who needs to prove my own interpretation is incorrect for one reason or another. Not just "trust me, I know tool bruh"
Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole. I hope you dig deeper. Aenima and Lateralus are classic albums of all-time. Tool is more than a band. They are an experience. The live version of "Pushit" on the Salival album is a great vocal performance.
Tool is an overrated, pretentious practical joke of a band. If you love meth, and 13 minute songs with whiney/droney boring riffs, and obnoxious time signatures. Tool is the band for you.
I grew up with this music and have only ever felt it inside of me never thought so much about how he was focusing on his singing and changing his mouth to make sounds sound like wails of pain. Watching you do this is like seeing him through new eyes and its beautiful and fascinating.
He battles stage fright so intensely that he hides behind the music. Those performances were among his hardest times. As the band grew in fame and importance, it allowed him to hide behind the production of the show and now performs in the dark alongside the drum riser, the music is his center stage. In his other bands he performs in costume for the most part, hiding behind a persona created by his art. He is also a very passionate winemaker and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
Maynard is in 2 other bands as well A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. You should react to A Perfect Circle perform 3 Libras on The Tonight Show from the early 00's.
Wasn't Dave also in A Perfect Circle? I am confused, maybe, but I thought that somebody was in Circle that was also in Foo Fighters or such of the ilk. (?)
@@TheClassicWorld Not Dave Grohl. I'm not aware of any Foo Fighters who have been in APC. Although APC had a few different Bass players from Twiggy Ramirez(Manson's band) to Paz Lenchantin.
Maybe one reason Maynard sings as well as he does in an awkward position is that he's not the drug abusing, party every night type. He's a very driven pro and into physical fitness.
many performers made up a "character" to appear as on stage to combat stage fright. Singer of R.E.M is another one, part of him wearing costumes and painting his face was combating stage fright
I stumbled across this video as i am an avid watcher of reaction vids. Especially when you reactors do Tool. You talk about his stage presence. Idk if anyone has mentioned it or not but Maynard James Keenen has always had stage fright. Even today. 30 plus years later he still has it. Most concerts he will sing back by the drum and hardly any lights on him. He bends over and what not because of his stage fright. I think he has grown so used to doing so he is able to belt out the lyrics like no other. A great singer in our time. Thank you for willing for listening to Maynard. I enjoyed it.
I love watching your reaction, thank you. I can't tell you are a very special person. First time here but can't wait until the next reaction of a TOOL song! Subbed and liked
I like that you didn’t assume he was drunk or on drugs, like how the hell could anyone sing like that if they were. You recognized that this was supposed to be visual and didn’t speak ignorantly.👍
When you’re a mere mortal, a bent over posture makes it difficult to sing........ But when you’re a musical God it is so easy! Her hair was completely black at the beginning of the video......and by the end of the song Maynard drained the blackness out and she’s now gray!
Great review!! Check out his other band called "A Perfect Circle". Song called "Judith" It's about his christian mother becoming confined to a wheelchair. Great song. Very powerful, you might dig it.
Seen these vocal coach reacts to tool’s sober vids where they discover Tool for the first time. Makes me wanna say Hi! Welcome to the world of music! Even though it’s their career.lol. Can’t imagine a music selection without Tool. I’m sure they could prolly turn me onto some music I’ve never heard too.
I've heard he has terrible stage fright. Not sure if that's true or not, but he does now perform at the back of stage in the dark. He's definitely in his own bubble now! Also, great videos! :)
I believe the stage fright-thing is just a groundless rumor. He stays in the back because Tool is about the entire musicianship of the band - not just the vocal.
Maynard, despite being anti drug himself pretty much embodies how addicts feel in his posture and his voice. They feel sickly and worn down, their bodies broken, but there is always a voice in their mind screaming at them that they can be sober, they can do better. It's unfortunately a fight they often lose against addiction. It's just important to remember addiction is not the person. And while a lot of times they can stop it, a lot of times they cannot.
When alcoholic stop drinking the get what is know as the shakes. Maynard is depicting that and the physical pain that alcoholics go through in his stage performance.
I dont know how I ended up down this vocal coach watches Tool rabbit hole but I love it
I'm right behind you! Maynard is a force of nature and it's cool watching them experience it for the first time. There are two versions of each of us: Us, before Tool, and Us-Tool. Once down that rabbit hole you're never the same.
Posture? If it's stupid but it works, then it's not stupid!
Lol. Same here.
Ha haha me too!!!! This is like the 4th one I've seen and they all fall in love with him. I mean he is part human, part alien part lizard!
Lmfao same
Omg samsies.. I can't get enough of it. They are my favorite band and seeing reactions is the best!
Ah yes. Another vocal coach discovers Tool. It’s the only thing I watch on TH-cam.
@@Absolute.Virtue Sam Johnson , Rebecca Vocal Athlete
That, and people reacting to Holy Wars by Megadeth are my new time killers
Also Ken Tamplin
Christopher Atkins same here bud! Cheers
I recognize your pic from your comments on other videos. Not sure how to feel about that
I’ve heard this song a million times, and I still get chills
It blows me away every time, like it gets me fired up like i need to make something happen...
Amen to that
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame
Rip_lip Fishing every time man. Every time. Song hits hard
Same lol
Every vocal coach: "God, his posture! No! Oh... Oh wow!"
Right? I've only watched 4 so far, but every one of them said that same thing.
Yeah, they think he's hunched over, but he's actually bend from the waist and has the ability to keep his diaphragm working properly.
Maynard really resented the fact that he was expected to have a stage presence so he kind of had an “anti stage presence” presence. But meanwhile his anti stage presence became captivating lol
Anti stage presence has its charms. Iconic jazz trumpeter, Miles Davis, would play with his back to the audience! When you're brilliant, it still works.
He still does it to this day. Went to perfect circle live this last tour and he was on a platform (pedestal?) in the back that was dark the majority of the time. It would only get light enough to see him when the vocals were the major focus. You can tell he really loves the music of his band and wants to make sure people are focusing on the amazing work they are doing, because it is really easy to just lose yourself focusing on his voice.
Imoten Vashak Did he tell you this himself, or are you trying to defend the fact that he’s a shitty performer who hates his fans, borderline psychotic, and is extremely overrated?
Imoten Vashak my daughter went to a Tool concert last month. I warned her you probably wouldn't see MJK. I wasn't wrong...
@@44thatssweet he hates his fans? Weird because his fans don't think so and most of us aren't masochistic mentally deficient sheep. Maybe don't comment on a video about an artist you don't like since you don't have anything credible or relevant to add to the conversation.
Pro-tip, your opinions are not facts so don't present them as if they are. That's not a request. Your commentary isn't valid as long as it dismisses the opinions of others. Frame your thoughts appropriately or be prepared to have them shoved back into your face. You don't have to like his performances, it doesn't matter if he's psychotic, his mental health is his concern and not yours, he is not overrated because his record sales is far above anything you've produced. Have you done for the world what he has? Since I don't know who you are I'm going to say ... no. Again, your opinions are noted. Your opinions are ignorant. Your opinions are not facts. You don't get to dismiss others by stating your opinions as facts. Every time you do someone is going to come along and throw them in the garbage until you learn how to be a better person and act like you know how to converse in a civil manner. You're welcome, now go sit at the kiddie table until you learn how to talk like an adult.
He picks a person stares them down and goes to work he's the man
Lexie Cruz does he really I heard heard this before but dose he really
And I’m the man and you’re the man
@@No-bl4ey AND HES THE MAN AS WELL
Still the best comment lol
He not only picks out a random person crowd, but he also picks out the one who is struggling with the shadow of addiction and shows him/ her what they are going through.
Vocal coaches encountering Maynard for the first time is the reason TH-cam was made.
I consider Maynard, pain and self awareness vocalized.
The best description I've heard about Maynard's vocal abilities!!!!
That's a perfect description.
He's a fucking technical God of any kind of vocals. Period
The man keeps it so real I find it hard to hear him talk about how he makes music, because it reveals to me how much more I feel I could be doing.
@@henryjubeda7617 Those dudes inspired me to stay alive and do better, yes.
You looked mesmerized... its was fascinating to watch you watch him.
Great reaction.
I'm still thinking about this performance. It was that riveting!
@@VocalSplendorStudios you should really see Tool live, you haven't lived until you do. I've seen every tour over the last 27yrs and remember every one like it was yesterday. Danny Carey drums like an octopus. And he's a humble human. Met him in 2007
Even if you don't like Tool, you still end up liking tool.
Maynard is a God Blessed genius.
"I didn't know what I was missing" . . . another Tool fan is born
introverted is right, there are times where maynard will perform entire shows on a second drum riser in the shadows from the back of the stage
And there were times where he was on acid tripping. Tool changed my life. Beautiful music
That performance is a masterpiece.
I can tell she deeply felt his words
I came here because I saw TOOL!!
Same with me
Saaaaaaaaaame
As a near lifelong tool fan, there could be no end to vocal coaches reacting to this video and I'd be right there watching them all one after another. Welcome to the rabbit hole of Tool and Maynard.
Nastynati0513 I have been watching the vocal coach’s reactions to Tool since I found that genre last night 😅
I enjoy watching peoples first time with tool. I wish I could do it all over again for the first time.
Another impressive singer from that era was Layne Staley of Alice in Chains. Would be interested in your thoughts on Love Hate Love (live at The Moore).
Layne was awesome. Then his teeth fell out really early in life and had to sing around the tooth decay to no teeth at all on tops or bottom.
One of my favorite bands. Tons of money and addicted to shooting up heroin never will end well.
I totally agree!
Great suggestion!
Love Hate Love. At the Moore
fantastic choice. Bleed the Freak also something i'd love to hear.
And another voice teacher falls in love with Maynard James. We are just humans after all right?
No. We are Devo.
@@toddhill706 Well done. Well done.
@@toddhill706 I’m a Potato
I hope you check out "A Perfect Circle" one of Maynard's other side bands.
Maynard has immense stage fright, that's one of the only performances I've seen where he's up front. Most of the time he's in the back in shadow. I think how you said he "wasn't even seeing the crowd" was very on point. It would have been a necessary state of mind for his performance like this. To separate his consciousness from the crowd to feel comfortable.
I know this channel is a focus on vocal technique and talent, but if you want to get a better idea of just how much on another level they are, have the lyrics up as well. And don't be afraid to pause to process throughout the song. It's kind of necessary to fully appreciate them.
And also some good over ear headphones are ideal to get the full effect.
You don't listen to tool, you experience them ;)
We just saw them on Friday and definitely can say their show is the best I’ve ever seen! It’s very much an experience. They highlighted the musicians as he sang in the dark
Kevin McGee I was about to type the same thing but you beat me to it lmao. His art is an experience for sure. I feel like you can’t even do an analysis of tool without diving deeeeep into the lyrics
He used to be out in front all the time back in the day, seeing opiate back in middle school made a life long fan out of me!
I love seeing people’s reactions to their first time hearing Tool. It’s absolutely priceless. 2019, a new album and hopefully many more years of touring to go.
You are spot on. From my understanding of what the intention of the song, it is to represent a manifestation of how an addict would act and talk if they were completely open and honest. No fear. No filters. I do find it interesting that all of your focus in critiquing his vocal performance was on his physical experience and really nothing to do with his ability as a singer, except that he was singing full and clear while bent over awkwardly forward. I love the word “feral” for his performance though. Great characterization. Thanks and I will watch more!
This is the best version of Maynard of this song. So raw ...emotional...and powerful...All Hail TOOL.....
All hail indeed 😊
Maynard is insane at what he does.. 3 bands and all great and still relevant. making music still to this day.. and making wine
The secret when it comes to Tool is to listen to it alone, in a dark room, (preferably loudly) when you really want to look inwards, or when you feel angered by the world. Valerie, if you really want your mind blown by this band, listen to each musician in turn as you listen to the song, and notice how it all comes together - the timing, the precision. They put in MUCH MORE effort than most.
Seeing Opiate live back in middle school blew my mind!
when i hear people say that they didnt like fear innoculum, i tell them to do exactly this. this isnt music you listen to once on your phone and decide if you like it or not. trying not to sound like a usual tool fan, but failing, the great thing about them is that they dont make music, they compose an experience.
@@FOFballer I havent liked the new album all that much compared to opiate, undertow, and aenima even with listening to it alone through a pair of Stax SR009 cans on a srm-t800 although the sound quality is legit.
I've started listening to Tool when in bed with high end, quality bass earbuds. There's so much in these songs you just can't hear on a cheap speaker. Some of these songs help me relieve stress somehow.
Your hair is beautiful. Tool is amazing, great analysis.
Thank you!
A Perfect Circle, Tool, and Alice in chains is all you need to get a shitload of new fans
dont forget iron maiden...!!!^^
Connor Phebus pearl jam too. That guy can sing
Agree
I kinda really like puscifier a lot also...
He sings from the deepest part of his soul! That's gotta be exhausting. I really liked their music back then, thanks to my son. I'm thinking I need a tune up, but I don't have to Skype. I could just see you in person! I'm really liking your reaction videos! Great job!
Yes! You can see me in person.:) Thanks for the comments!
I feel tool it's not just a band or just music it's an experience... Now you have started on the spiral keep going... So very much love to everyone keep rocking
Thank you!
He has one of those unique voices that just stands, and has such an amazing vocal range and power. The whole band are briliant in their performances both studio and live.
Chris Cornell - Fell On Black Days live at Sirius. Amazing performance
I love their reactions,priceless :)
I love vocal coach’s watch him bent over a be like “he’s not going to sing like, that is he ?” 😂 welcome to MJK’s world
They say he has really bad anxiety and stuff to perform in front of crowds but this song also means sooooo much to him and he just let's in absorb into him and just takes on the character I'm assuming he portrays in his mind and soul.
Another awesome review ❤️ Tool is incredible. You should check out A Perfect Circle, one of Maynard’s other bands!
and Puscifer
Feral is such an excellent description of Maynard in this video. Very genuine analysis I appreciate that
He's playing the part of the subject in the lyrics.
Pushit, the salival version by Tool is a must.
Taylor Bagwell agreed 💯 %
The 1998 lewiston live version of pushit on TH-cam is by far, to me, one of the greatest live performances.
It is the salival version. Seeing his intensity along with the lyrics is mesmerising.
Oh my God yes
Story goes is that he used to suffer from severe stage fright, which is why he was in such a trance like state at the start, before getting more into it as he went on.
Kasey Brown yeah dude. Stage fright sucks, I’m the same way, after getting past the ball in throat and nervousness you explode. Usually I start off on one knee or near sitting cause makes it easier to breathe past the anxiety of eyes staring at you.
Should give a listen to Tool- Pushit live from the Salival Cd or the new song Invincible live, use the Justin Rucker video it's the best sound quality.
Agreed
th-cam.com/video/LGbel0NZpXo/w-d-xo.html
the first comment in this video sums it up. Maynard is an interesting and gifted individual.
Stabby Einstein Please do this, my favourite song of all time.
Definitely second the suggestion to listen to Pushit (Live off Salival)
Seems like Every vocal teacher coach REACTS tool DAMN REACT TO Lateralus or Stinkfist or Aenima or Grudge or Vicarious or Rosetta Stoned! no hate here just tool!
I love how innocence is smashed on most of these coaches😂
Wait, did you call TooL pop ?
I mean back in the 90s Tool were part of popular music, so while by modern standards they do not fit in the slightest back in the day they did.
@@heorldofrock No dude, just...no. 🤨
@@tboards71 Pop music is literally "the popular music" in the 90's this included some rock bands
@@tboards71 Sorry I understand what the term means my dude.
@@mikeobama69 thank you for understanding that term.
My first encounter with Tool in 1993. Hooked since then.
When the video of sober was released, I was also hooked like it was a drug.
An extra factor to consider when watching this: at the time, Maynard was dealing with severe anxiety and huge stage fright. Add that to his connection with the lyrics and its unbelievable
you've got a journey of wonders ahead of you if you choose to listen to tool :) Maynard is a true artist, a performer who lives and breathes the words. he suffers from stage fright so for the last 15-20 years he's always been in the back of the stage in the shadows...
@SylentEcho from what ive heard he does that because he doesn't want to be the main focus of the shows, he wants the actual music and every member of the band to be as important as he is since tool is a full musical experience
The look on her face when Maynard started singing was priceless.
Chino moreno from deftones is an INCREDIBLE vocalist.
You couldn't help but rock out. Awesome!
His other band A Perfect Circle 3 Libras live on the tonight show!
I've watched 3 or 4 of these videos, and they all talk about the emotion Maynard puts into his music
Some other shows he uses even more crazy postures while singing.
Maynard shows how to become the music. The entranced vocal superiority and musical genius that is TOOL. They are so epic and so hypnotic.
FIRST OF ALL TOOL IS NOT A POP MUSIC BAND THEY ARE A PROGRESSIVE ROCK BAND AND MAYNARD IS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED SINGERS AND SONG WRITERS EVER, NO DRUGS AT ALL. HE JUST FEELS THE MUSIC, AND WHAT COMES OUT OF HIS MOUTH IS JUST AMAZING. THEY ARE ABOUT TO RELEASE A NEW ALBUM, IT HAS BEEN 13 YEARS SINCE THERE LAST AND EVEY TOOL FAN IS BESIDE THEMSELVES WITH JOY RIGHT NOW
Lita Wells “No drugs at all” misinformed?
I love when vocal coaches see tool. The impressive thing Maynard does that few know is that....how impressive he belts out his voice in that posture! Seriously, his posture shouldn't allow that voice! Its absolutely astounding
Maynard and the rest of the guys are amazing , on or off stage , you'll be hard pressed to find a harder working more down to earth guy than Maynard.
I find it funny how coaches can/have to break down specifics of how awesome Maynard is while us Tool fans have just known it instinctively for almost 30 years. This guys put on one of the best live shows I've ever seen in my life. Even if you are hammered yourself he can pull you into that intensity along with him.
It was performance, meant to imitate the robotic, kind of jittery and shaky way a drug addict would, when going through withdrawal. That's why he's making all of those crazy movements and stuff. Its meant to instill that feeling of helplessness and fever and all that that comes with getting clean.
And he did it marvelously
Lol no.
He's performed like this countless times for many different songs in the early-late 90's.
Man you guys post comments like they're hard facts lmao.
Also, if you even try to reference the Genius.com lyric meaning, then that's ridiculous.
It's the wikipedia of lyric websites. I can literally go on there and say the song was written about a walrus, get a few thumbs up and boom.
@@bradylasserre9320 so you are the subject matter expert huh? Gimme a source, or some proof.
@@bdub0983 Subject/proof of what? Look up literally any live performance from 92-2000.. He's doing the movement.
I made no claim as so why he did it. So what the hell are you asking for when you say you want proof? LMAO.
Where's your proof? Since you seem to have the hard facts.
@@bradylasserre9320 you're telling me that my INTERPRETATION was wrong. It's you who needs to prove my own interpretation is incorrect for one reason or another. Not just "trust me, I know tool bruh"
Even watching his performance on a small box in the corner I still got teary eyed over it. After all these years.
Welcome to the Tool rabbit hole. I hope you dig deeper. Aenima and Lateralus are classic albums of all-time. Tool is more than a band. They are an experience. The live version of "Pushit" on the Salival album is a great vocal performance.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Tool is an overrated, pretentious practical joke of a band. If you love meth, and 13 minute songs with whiney/droney boring riffs, and obnoxious time signatures. Tool is the band for you.
I grew up with this music and have only ever felt it inside of me never thought so much about how he was focusing on his singing and changing his mouth to make sounds sound like wails of pain. Watching you do this is like seeing him through new eyes and its beautiful and fascinating.
He battles stage fright so intensely that he hides behind the music. Those performances were among his hardest times. As the band grew in fame and importance, it allowed him to hide behind the production of the show and now performs in the dark alongside the drum riser, the music is his center stage. In his other bands he performs in costume for the most part, hiding behind a persona created by his art. He is also a very passionate winemaker and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner.
I love it when people find TOOL for the first time brings a smile to my face
Maynard is in 2 other bands as well A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. You should react to A Perfect Circle perform 3 Libras on The Tonight Show from the early 00's.
Wasn't Dave also in A Perfect Circle? I am confused, maybe, but I thought that somebody was in Circle that was also in Foo Fighters or such of the ilk. (?)
@@TheClassicWorld Not Dave Grohl. I'm not aware of any Foo Fighters who have been in APC. Although APC had a few different Bass players from Twiggy Ramirez(Manson's band) to Paz Lenchantin.
@@TheClassicWorld Maybe you are thinking of James Iha on Rhythm guitar? He is in Smashing Pumpkins as well.
@@matthewd6306 Not sure! Will have to look into it. I may have been thinking of the guy from Manson's band?
@@matthewd6306 Yep. I was thinking of Twiggy. Sorry for the confusion, haha.
I just finally saw Tool for the first time... The most amazing show ever.
"Oh my gosh!" she says.
Yes.
Maybe one reason Maynard sings as well as he does in an awkward position is that he's not the drug abusing, party every night type. He's a very driven pro and into physical fitness.
That makes sense. His singing was very impressive and his stage presence is totally unique.
Sings in 3 bands, has a Vinyard and a winery. Plus does jujitsu daily.
Such an amazing performance I could watch it over and over which I saw it live
Black (Live) - MTV Unplugged - Pearl Jam
YES YES YESS
Rock they are set apart from the normal
Great reaction and analysis.
Hes so not on drugs, never has been. he is on another level mentally. the whole band is. listen to some more.
The Science Of Raw naw they did hella drugs
They did psychedelics
ChiefErik which are drugs
ChiefErik later on they did but never on stage and not to party but for other reasons. Hell im about 10 minutes away from meeting Demetrius myself.
The Science Of Raw by definition psychedelics are drugs. acid is cool tho lol
Beautiful reaction video ... thank you
He has anxiety when he performs live. He _needs_ to be in his bubble and to not see the crowd. The moment he sees the crowd he's in hell.
lonewaer this.
I have seen him live several times, he often performed at the back of the stage facing away from the crowd.
many performers made up a "character" to appear as on stage to combat stage fright.
Singer of R.E.M is another one, part of him wearing costumes and painting his face was combating stage fright
Bullshit, its cos he sees the music as more important and doesnt want to take away from it. With puscifer and apc hes in front of stage all the time.
he *ONCE HAD* stage fright. to assume he isn't way past it by the time he's performing in front of this crowd is ludicrous.
I stumbled across this video as i am an avid watcher of reaction vids. Especially when you reactors do Tool. You talk about his stage presence. Idk if anyone has mentioned it or not but Maynard James Keenen has always had stage fright. Even today. 30 plus years later he still has it. Most concerts he will sing back by the drum and hardly any lights on him. He bends over and what not because of his stage fright. I think he has grown so used to doing so he is able to belt out the lyrics like no other. A great singer in our time. Thank you for willing for listening to Maynard. I enjoyed it.
I love watching your reaction, thank you.
I can't tell you are a very special person.
First time here but can't wait until the next reaction of a TOOL song!
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I like that you didn’t assume he was drunk or on drugs, like how the hell could anyone sing like that if they were. You recognized that this was supposed to be visual and didn’t speak ignorantly.👍
Ticks and leeches..
3 Libras... Two polar opposites
Go hard
rodeo 4 very good advice
I liked your reaction, very honest.
When you’re a mere mortal, a bent over posture makes it difficult to sing........ But when you’re a musical God it is so easy! Her hair was completely black at the beginning of the video......and by the end of the song Maynard drained the blackness out and she’s now gray!
🤣
Beautiful review
Alice in Chains LOVE HATE LOVE LIVE AT THE MOORE THEATRE PLEASEEEEEEE
One of the best live vocals ever, Layne cand never be replaced!
Great suggestion!
Great reaction! 👏👏 Some genuine thoughts to a great version of the song.
Great review!! Check out his other band called "A Perfect Circle". Song called "Judith" It's about his christian mother becoming confined to a wheelchair. Great song. Very powerful, you might dig it.
Judith was about his mother but it was Maynard's reaction to what he viewed as Christianity's betrayal of her.
Nobody can say he doesn't sing with huge amounts of passion.
You just got bit by the Maynard/T00L bug...your subs will skyrocket if you keep going
Just saw them a week ago. First show of the tour. Caught 2 new songs. Played a lot of classics.
Always spot on!
@@GP-yc2it i was at the second show and that was two weeks ago?........
I also love how those guitar chords hit like a sledgehammer.
Maynard looks like me every morning when I get up to my miserable life, he has excellent wine Caduceus cellar's.
Seen these vocal coach reacts to tool’s sober vids where they discover Tool for the first time. Makes me wanna say Hi! Welcome to the world of music! Even though it’s their career.lol. Can’t imagine a music selection without Tool. I’m sure they could prolly turn me onto some music I’ve never heard too.
I've heard he has terrible stage fright. Not sure if that's true or not, but he does now perform at the back of stage in the dark. He's definitely in his own bubble now! Also, great videos! :)
when i saw them live in the early 2000's , i never saw him, he was behind a screen and you could only see his outline
Absolutely true. When I saw him he was at the back of the stage facing away from the crowd most of the time.
I believe the stage fright-thing is just a groundless rumor. He stays in the back because Tool is about the entire musicianship of the band - not just the vocal.
I don't buy that at all. It's just a rumor.
Michael Tabor I think that's simply a part of his stage presence. I seen him perform a week ago and he was going off.
No matter your music background when you hear “...trust in me and fall as well” we all have the same reaction
Liked shared and subscribed. Do more tool🛠
I think we all get off to watching that *first high* feeling in someone new listening to tool
Maynard, despite being anti drug himself pretty much embodies how addicts feel in his posture and his voice. They feel sickly and worn down, their bodies broken, but there is always a voice in their mind screaming at them that they can be sober, they can do better. It's unfortunately a fight they often lose against addiction. It's just important to remember addiction is not the person. And while a lot of times they can stop it, a lot of times they cannot.
Maynard is has never been anti-drug, atleast half of his music was written under the influence of heavy psychedelics .
Still an awesome vid, and it’s 25 years old!
For more Tool:
Schism
Right in Two
Parabol/Parabola
Vicarious
Wings for Marie (pt 1) & 10,000 Days (Wings pt 2)
Jambi, the pot, and the grudge too
I would go with hooker with a penis, one of the best straight up FU songs out there. P
so many great songs from these guys, and everybody just reacts to this one.
React to Mike Patton live any will do but his cover of I started a joke originally by the begees is great!
You totally got it Valerie!!
When alcoholic stop drinking the get what is know as the shakes. Maynard is depicting that and the physical pain that alcoholics go through in his stage performance.
Tool is pure magic
React to Maynard other band A Perfect Circle song Judith.
For vocals, orestes live at the red rocks would be miles better than Judith
The noose live too!
An amazing front man with a brotherhood behind him.