Judson was on point here with his active understanding of this, most reviewers I see don't notice half of what he picked up on. The esoteric references, the instrumental quirks, just awesome to see. Shows a real thoughtful musician
@@devdawg22 it read different to me. No problem tho lol. I would only add that i think Justin's parts are a bit more complex than Adam's. Even though Adam's parts are easily my favorite. Definitely one of the best bands to see live. If you dont get suck behind a really tall guy lol.
I think most tool fans would agree that they do simple thing in complex ways. It's honestly more creative than complicated. I find most of their complexity is in the overall composition.
Tool does the thing I love the most about music. The things from the early days of rock, like Led Zeppelin or Jimmy Hendrix. Music the sounds simple untill you try to play it yourself. Most music to me is the otherway around, where is sound difficult, but is acually easy to do. Making something difficult sound easy means that you need to have a great set of skills and talent. Having said this I would still like to hear what he has to say about Pneuma. Careys' drums are insane in that song!!
:D Yeah, honestly nobody should worry about voicing their opinion, as it's all relative and subjective. One thing is sure - tool is amazing. Objectively ;)
Two words could be said that might counter your argument, and those are Danny Carey. There is nothing simple or non-complicated about his game. Though he does find a way to make it seem simple and digestible as a listener.
Real Tool fans will never criticize your interpretation of one of their songs; musically or lyrically. I truly hope to see more reactions from you. Thank you!
Elegance comes from simplicity applied in complex ways. Tool's music is elegant in this way. And when you listen very carefully and deeply into the mix, the sonic details that form the layered patterns and create the disruptions in the pattern are so tasty and subtle.
Hilarious that the lyrics haven't kicked in and we're already hearing "overthinking, overanalyzing". Man, this is great. Don't worry about what people say, or the comment section. Just give us the honest reaction to what's being listened. It's such a joyeous sensation to hear someones interpretation of their reaction to music. Great stuff man, love it ^^
I like that Judson picked up on the "As below, so above" line as a reference to the esoteric (in particular, Hermeticism). Supposedly, hermetics believed that a way to understand the heavenly was through understanding the mundane, and the phrase, "As above, so below" summarizes that belief (I love how Maynard flips the quote). These references can be found throughout Tool and its music; one example is The Grudge's "transmutate these leaden grudges into gold" line, which seems to reference alchemy, a fundamental aspect of hermeticism. Also note that Maynard named his winery Caduceus Cellars, an obvious nod to Hermes' staff.
I know right, I'm amazed how Judson knows this stuff. He seems to me a guy who loves to read whatever is in front of him and more. I respect that, I am like that also. Shame his Bukowski reference just went over Richard like that😄
Indeed, the line is referencing that reality seems to be organized along the same fractal patterns regardless of scale. You can have insights about how reality works at works at our scale by studying other scales.
Yeah most reviewers I see listening do NOT notice any of that. And if they do, they dont mention it. The historical/ideological references tend to fall flat with people who dont already have some experience with these lines of thought, just very odd and refreshing to see it here. Also picking up on the time signatures so fast, just shows hes a very thoughtful musician
no matter how you may fumble over words during a realization about the glory that are the accomplishments of the music of tool, your eloquent quote stands "they do simple things in a very complicated way". accurate af.
Your channel has fast beome a must watch for me. The interaction of you both. Judson's simple, yet complex (!!) reactions and analysis - always honest, and insightful. Laconic in all the best ways. Much love 💙
I remember when I was introduced to Tool in the early 90’s. I was like wtf!! But playing drums for almost 40 years now I hear music differently. Everyone is playing around everyone. It’s just absolutely insane!!! Carey playing the Polys on top of everything else is just beautiful!!
He is correct in that they do simple things in a complicated way with the exception of the drumming. I'm a drummer by trade and with Tool I can always figure out the guitar parts before the drum parts. Danny does complicated things in an overly complicated way.
I'm no drummer. But I don't think I'd ever be able pull off what Danny does on that kit of his. I've watched that live cam vid of Pneuma uncountable times.
Man, I am a Tool fan, and I love this kind of reaction, because it comes from a guy who really knows about music, and is not focused on satisfy the Tool fans saying that the song is the best song ever. I think that all those guys who make reactions of Tool songs are mostly fakes, because it takes several times to really understand and assimilate a Tool song. When I heard Lateralus song for the first time I didn't like it, and it took me several times listening to the song for me to like it, and discover a little detail in the song every time, and now is my favourite song ever. Great reaction! greetings from Argentina!
I liked it the first time, does not mean however you have not a lot more to still discover. On the face of it Lateralus just has great riffs, without any of the numbers behind it.
Yup, 90% of Tool songs were growers, not show-ers to me. All these people that, especially are into hip hop, start listening to Tool for their reaction channels and immediately are like "omg 46 &2 is the best thing ever!" No, maybe 1/1000 people think that way on the first listen, but not 10/10 mumble rap listeners. There seem to be very few authentic reactions, not just to Tool, but to anything. The business model is "suck your audience's d*** and be entertaining."
One of the apects in which I think many people gloss over is just how patient this band is as a collective. In each song they really take their time. Maynard isnt in a hurry to lay vocals down early into the track and each instrument gets an opportunity to have its moment shine alone while also getting to fold into the collective sound.
I think Maynard said before that most tracks are put together by the band and then they'll come to him with it and he'll put his lyrics to whatever the music makes him feel
@himynameis3664 this is correct but even so he is really good about not laying vocals in the opening of each song. He could but chooses not to the majority of the time.
@@ianunger9479 ya definitely. The creativity from the entire band makes them what they are. And I see Maynard kinda like the leader of that creativity, without him the band most likely wouldn't exist anywhere close to what they are. And also their method of writing music and making albums is obviously a great way to do it cos it's very rare to see bands still together after so long. And still putting out incredible music at that
Thank you for the video guys!! Btw don't hold back to critiques and stuff i think people who come here want a honest opinion and are intrested in what you have to say honestly I enjoy your point of you don't worry about sounding anything
Very interesting reaction guys. Lateralus is one of the best rock songs ever written imho. I'm surprised and not surprised at the same time that Judson apparently knows some things about esoteric/occult/freemasonic beliefs and practices. (fun fact: Danny Carey's (the drummer) father is/was a freemason (not 33rd degree though as far as I know). About Tool's music being "simple": They love to leave space in their songs for certain passages, repeating certain riffs (or just single notes) and patterns over and over, much longer than most other bands would do (especially modern bands). That's another reason why some songs may appear "simple" at times even if they aren't simple at all. Keep up the good work guys, you have a unique and interesting thing going on with this channel. Greetings from Germany
No matter how musically complicated, (I'm no musical theorist). I believe the lyrics are the main attraction here... It's like the best psychiatry session you can ever have in one song... Almost a guide to being a human.
Complexity exists everywhere. It is very easy to make things complicated. However, simplicity - or taking things that are naturally complex and simplifying them - is generally a very difficult thing to do. If TooL's music is simple in appearance, it is a testament to their skill as musicians in hiding the complexity of what they do. Judson would absolutely be someone who appreciates and understands this more than most.
What’s great about this song is Tool recognizing exactly who Tool fans are. Maynard explained the lyrics by saying it’s essentially about getting too caught up in the intricacies with the music. Tool fans have a reputation of “spiraling out” on the lyrics and summoning all sorts of theories and ideas; almost akin to someone who just had their first acid trip explaining to you what it’s like. The Fibonacci Sequence is so cleverly and comedically placed within the song to just solidify how in depth Tool fans will go in their music (guilty myself). Him showing how simplistic the actual music is, is an almost cosmic example of the premise of the song. Not at all saying this can’t be interpreted as anything else or wasn’t made with any greater meaning but just one of the many little details in Tools choreography. Great video, keep em coming ✌️
I think the context that is missing here is Tool is a 4 man band so although complex, what they are doing is simple compared to a full symphony - but filling the sound like a symphonic movement.
Tools music isn’t usually very complex from a compositional point of view. Some of the stuff is quite difficult to perform though, especially the drums/percussion and especially if you have been schooled into rock music. But regardless of being complex or not they have managed to create something quite unique, a world of their own, that speaks to a lot of people. That is probably the hardest thing you can do in music.
Do you have any examples of complex rock music or from another genre if you like. Tool’s music always sounded complex but many say it isn’t but they do that without providing examples of music that’s actually complex.
Thumbs up for being the first ever reaction I’ve seen to promptly pick up on the esoteric connection of the lyrics! Most people don’t, but that’s normal I guess.
A couple other Fibonacci numbers relevant to this song. 987 is a number in the sequence. And the actual number of the golden ratio is 1.618. The lyrics start at 1:37 of the song, or 1.618 minutes. Also with the 1:37, it can be read as 137, 13 being the 7th number in the sequence.
Especially awesome considering Maynard writes the lyrics from the grave and sends them back in time to the rest of the band to then generate the remaining song around. :amaze:
This is my favorite song and has been since I first heard it many years ago. The progression as well as the fibonacci sequence not to mention the actual meaning of the lyrics. Out of all the times ive seen them live though they have only played it once. Im seeing them in Feb and hope its on the set
Probably the most effortless uptake of the concepts and themes of this song I've ever seen from a reaction. A lot of people treat this song like musical calculus, I assume because for the average music listener these days, it is.
Time signatures: top number is how many beats per measure. Bottom number is what note equals one beat. 6/8 Time signature means every measure has 6 beats in it, and, an eighth note equals one beats. So, each measure consists of 6 eighth notes, 12 sixteenth notes, or 3 quarter notes, etc.
Love the reaction and your chemistry together. I can't help but wonder what your history together is. You seem so different, but have great click, if you know what i mean. Anyway, Judson seems to have a unique ear for music, i didn't catch the Can't stop-likeness at the start of that 1st solo-type part, but i definitely hear it now. (And yes, I'm aware that Can't stop came out later than Lataralus) Always nice to hear a truly different take on music.
No it doesnt.... just one part of the song is a number that happens to appear in the sequence. Every other part of the song is not. And it was an accident that they noticed afterwards.... Many songs they already have are fibonacci numbers. They have a lot of songs in 5, which is also a number in the sequence. The theme song to Mission Impossible is a fibonacci number. It is meaningless
Tool is a band that can be enjoyed purely by its musical esthetics, they are the pre djent groove masters. But it can also be enjoyed through the biting human debate that the lyrics bring. If you get to the level where you get both Tools is a truly great musical expression. Immense talent on all levels. But they are also so infuriatingly eccentric you might drop the whole thing and forget all about them. But they need your time to sink in, its not accessible stuff.
🙂 "Over-thinking, over-analyzing separates the body from the mind. Withering my intuition, missing opportunities and I must Feed my will to feel my moment drawing way outside the lines." 🤘❤🤘
Gotta say, you should really do "Schism." The bizarre thing about that song is that even though it's a "hit," it's also maybe the most complex song in their catalog.
I know I have heard something like the intro piece, which was wonderfully lovely. You guys are a riot and I still have no idea who you are/what you guys do, but will be finding out!
An excellent choice, musically! The entire song is based around the fibonacci sequence, where the previous two number added together make the next number in the sequence. An example is 2+3=5 then 3+5=8, 5+8=13 etc. The intro is 1:12 long, the first 3 numbers of the sequence. The lyrical syllables also follow this pattern: Black (1) then (1) white are (2) all I see (3) in my infancy (5) red and yellow then came to be (8) reaching out to me, let's me see (13). The entire song is like this, all while telling the listener not to over think or over analyze... It’s wonderful like that, lol.
You can write "simple" things but make them complicated. You can have somgs where the drumer is just doing a simple 4/4 but then the guitar in 5/4 with a bass line in 7/4. Then once you hit beat 28 start a new part of the song with guitarist dropping down to a 3/4 on the last measure. Its easy making simple riffs but melding them in unconventional ways is the art form here. Turning math into something soul renching and beautiful.
I listened to Judson's opening song, just loving on my dog...sitting on the couch...preparing to say goodbye to her as I go on tour for 3 months. Starting in two days. And then, Judson, you said it was for your niece.
The song starts out simple for a reason. It’s reflection of simpler times. The beginning of the song is the inside of the womb. You can hear the heartbeat. Then comes the intensity of birth. “Black then white are all I see in my infancy.”
A technical tune, that is musically astounding and also technically complex.. Rush La Villa Strangiato. Im sure you will love it, and It as well has had plenty of musician reactions over the years.
Simple is a testament to what Tool does, not a disparaging fact, because Tool is all about delivering a message that resonates with people. And the fact is there is nothing simple or unsophisticated about the messages or ideas that they effectively communicate. This song alone-hell, how many people now know what the Fibonacci sequence is, and that's not easy to do because it's a math sequence! Or consider this: Schism, Salival, Pneuma, Fear Inoculum, Anemia. These are not just cool song names; they are real words that have meaning, most in Latin, which is a fitting title for the songs. Tool possesses an incredible talent for translating complex ideas into songs that can be universally understood, transcending language barriers. While many people struggle to grasp intricate concepts, simplifying them is a true art. However, those who do comprehend complex ideas often find it challenging to convey them in a way that the average person can easily grasp. The rarest individuals are those who possess both the intelligence to understand intricate issues and the humility to believe that others are capable of understanding as well. How good is Tool? Well, for all the credit Maynard gets for how he write lyrics to express the meaning of a song, I always seem to understand all their song in the same manner as most other people, how ever, its almost certain that what ever song, or what ever part of the song, I have no idea what the lyrics are cause that's just a problem I have and that's across the board for all music. Jack Johnson is probably the only artist I have listened to where I know more than 50% of the lyrics being sungs. (Non- of the rest of this has anything to do with tool really, so just a fair warning that I go into effective communication from here on out. Could have deleted it, but why waste it.) Figure in this data nd age where everyone talks about ignorance and false facts, the only cure for ignorance information. And while Im not audacious enough to claim I'm a cure for ignorance, I at least dont have to perpetuate the problem of ignorance by providing half fact and incomplete information. While its likely no one else will find this interesting, there is at least one person who does. I wouldn't have written it if I were not interested in what I am talking about!) is When it comes to effective communication, it's important to recognize that the aim is not to dumb down a message, but rather to find the most effective language to explain concepts that are typically described using complex terminology. Take Albert Einstein, for example, who developed the theory of Relativity to explain the concept of space-time. Space-time is a four-dimensional framework that combines three dimensions of space with one dimension of time. This fundamental concept serves as a cornerstone of Einstein's theory of general relativity, which describes how mass and energy cause space-time to curve. Essentially, space and time are intricately woven together into a single continuum, and the theory of space-time helps us comprehend the behavior of objects in the universe, especially in the presence of gravitational fields. But how do you explain Einstein's theory without resorting to the same complex language used to describe it? Interestingly, it wasn't Einstein himself who coined the term "fabric" of space-time. It may seem like a simple leap, but that's the beauty of being a remarkable communicator - the ability to convey complex ideas using simple, widely understood concepts. However, the true gift lies in knowing which terms will resonate with the audience. It took over half a century before someone described Einstein's theory as a "fabric," despite extensive studies on the bending of space-time, such as in the case of black holes. Even the concept of space-time itself took Einstein the entirety of human history before he could explain gravity in a simplified manner, revealing that gravity is not a force, but rather a curvature of space-time that causes objects to fall towards more massive objects. Eventually, someone drew the connection that this behavior resembled how objects react when placed on a fabric surface. It's these simple yet elegant explanations that enable us to comprehend some of the most profound and vital theories, which are far from being considered simple!
I just found your channel and i like it very much .Keep those videos coming !!! . I think it would be nice if you make a reaction about Septic Flesh (anything from Communion or Great Mass).ty
Well dang it, that was enjoyable. (I just found you tonight.) I liked hearing that he likes Tool more and more; that seems to be how it goes (and if you're not ready for it, then it just kind of passes by without the effect it could have). I also enjoyed the legit, trained-ear critique that wasn't just fawning over them (speaking as someone who might be on the fawning side and also has no musical talent, heh). I thought it was funny when he heard a tinge of the Chili Peppers...every once in a while I swear I can pull out a note or two throwing me back to Queensryche; it might be just one song and I can't tell you which one, but I know it when I hear it. Part of this conversation made me wonder if Judson knows yet of Alex Grey?
13:44 😂 Esoteric curriculum!? You are the reactor that mentally intimidated the Tool Army! That’s why they’re bagging on you for calling them “simple”!😂
Judson was on point here with his active understanding of this, most reviewers I see don't notice half of what he picked up on. The esoteric references, the instrumental quirks, just awesome to see. Shows a real thoughtful musician
He is correct. Tool has simple riffs in a complicated arrangment. Thats why ive loved them for 20 plus years.
I think this song is … 22 years old or so?
Heck.
So. We have been loving Tool, collectively, for 30+ years.
Heck. I’m NOT old; I’m only 43! 😅
I dunno man...I think Danny Carey would laugh at "simple" in atleast 3 different time signatures all syncopated
@@devdawg22 hence the complicated arrangements with simple riffs.
@@777biggs Danny's parts are always the most complicated though. Adam and Justin is what falls in riff. Hence why I said Danny
@@devdawg22 it read different to me. No problem tho lol. I would only add that i think Justin's parts are a bit more complex than Adam's. Even though Adam's parts are easily my favorite. Definitely one of the best bands to see live. If you dont get suck behind a really tall guy lol.
Really enjoy his reaction to Tool. He is honest and doesn’t overhype it, but respects what they do. Keep the Tool journey going gentlemen!!
I think the overhype part comes once you listen to them multiple times and start noticing and paying attention to all the details
Yeppers, had me at Tool.
Me thinks he's secretly in love😄
Dose dude up and he'd have some revelations! I appreciate the analytical mind but Tool speaks to the soul!
He did make the stankface, and that says a lot.
I think most tool fans would agree that they do simple thing in complex ways. It's honestly more creative than complicated. I find most of their complexity is in the overall composition.
And hardcore complexity in songs can dwindle into unlistenable territory.
Tool does the thing I love the most about music. The things from the early days of rock, like Led Zeppelin or Jimmy Hendrix. Music the sounds simple untill you try to play it yourself. Most music to me is the otherway around, where is sound difficult, but is acually easy to do. Making something difficult sound easy means that you need to have a great set of skills and talent. Having said this I would still like to hear what he has to say about Pneuma. Careys' drums are insane in that song!!
I disagree! I think Tool do complex things in simple ways!
The result is the same😊
:D Yeah, honestly nobody should worry about voicing their opinion, as it's all relative and subjective.
One thing is sure - tool is amazing. Objectively ;)
Two words could be said that might counter your argument, and those are Danny Carey. There is nothing simple or non-complicated about his game. Though he does find a way to make it seem simple and digestible as a listener.
How does this dude look 25 and 55 at the same time?
looks so young yet so old
Idk but he’s a handsome fella
They both are sporting and rocking the “Silver Fox Stud Special” and I love it! 🦊 😉 🐺
@@BrokenInBeautyGuy I dated in high school was completely gray by 20! I didn’t mind a bit lol.
It's called gray hair. I'm really glad he doesn't dye it.
Real Tool fans will never criticize your interpretation of one of their songs; musically or lyrically. I truly hope to see more reactions from you. Thank you!
Gotta love these comments, fans can be hostile and nice, accept it.
"They do simple things in a complicated way" sums up Tool pretty well in my avid Tool fan opinion.
Elegance comes from simplicity applied in complex ways. Tool's music is elegant in this way. And when you listen very carefully and deeply into the mix, the sonic details that form the layered patterns and create the disruptions in the pattern are so tasty and subtle.
Beautifully written.
easier to do on sh rooms
Hilarious that the lyrics haven't kicked in and we're already hearing "overthinking, overanalyzing". Man, this is great. Don't worry about what people say, or the comment section. Just give us the honest reaction to what's being listened. It's such a joyeous sensation to hear someones interpretation of their reaction to music. Great stuff man, love it ^^
I like that Judson picked up on the "As below, so above" line as a reference to the esoteric (in particular, Hermeticism). Supposedly, hermetics believed that a way to understand the heavenly was through understanding the mundane, and the phrase, "As above, so below" summarizes that belief (I love how Maynard flips the quote). These references can be found throughout Tool and its music; one example is The Grudge's "transmutate these leaden grudges into gold" line, which seems to reference alchemy, a fundamental aspect of hermeticism. Also note that Maynard named his winery Caduceus Cellars, an obvious nod to Hermes' staff.
I know right, I'm amazed how Judson knows this stuff. He seems to me a guy who loves to read whatever is in front of him and more. I respect that, I am like that also. Shame his Bukowski reference just went over Richard like that😄
Indeed, the line is referencing that reality seems to be organized along the same fractal patterns regardless of scale. You can have insights about how reality works at works at our scale by studying other scales.
Yeah most reviewers I see listening do NOT notice any of that. And if they do, they dont mention it. The historical/ideological references tend to fall flat with people who dont already have some experience with these lines of thought, just very odd and refreshing to see it here. Also picking up on the time signatures so fast, just shows hes a very thoughtful musician
You both have beautiful minds. I appreciate watching this gentlemen breakdown this album through his unique lens. Thank you.
no matter how you may fumble over words during a realization about the glory that are the accomplishments of the music of tool, your eloquent quote stands "they do simple things in a very complicated way". accurate af.
tool is meh
@@behindthen0thingeveryone is meh
Damn right!! Totally agree!!
@@behindthen0thingwhy are you here then. Confusing
@@behindthen0thinghem si loot
Your channel has fast beome a must watch for me. The interaction of you both. Judson's simple, yet complex (!!) reactions and analysis - always honest, and insightful. Laconic in all the best ways. Much love 💙
I remember when I was introduced to Tool in the early 90’s. I was like wtf!! But playing drums for almost 40 years now I hear music differently. Everyone is playing around everyone. It’s just absolutely insane!!! Carey playing the Polys on top of everything else is just beautiful!!
I listened to Part of Me in grade 9 math class from a cassette tape in a Walkman... I've been a TooL fan from that moment on.
❤️🤘🏼🤘🏼
Damn you guys are chill and cool. This is one of the best reaction channels ive seen. Keep it up!
Thank you!
He is correct in that they do simple things in a complicated way with the exception of the drumming. I'm a drummer by trade and with Tool I can always figure out the guitar parts before the drum parts. Danny does complicated things in an overly complicated way.
I'm no drummer. But I don't think I'd ever be able pull off what Danny does on that kit of his. I've watched that live cam vid of Pneuma uncountable times.
Man, I am a Tool fan, and I love this kind of reaction, because it comes from a guy who really knows about music, and is not focused on satisfy the Tool fans saying that the song is the best song ever. I think that all those guys who make reactions of Tool songs are mostly fakes, because it takes several times to really understand and assimilate a Tool song. When I heard Lateralus song for the first time I didn't like it, and it took me several times listening to the song for me to like it, and discover a little detail in the song every time, and now is my favourite song ever. Great reaction! greetings from Argentina!
I liked it the first time, does not mean however you have not a lot more to still discover.
On the face of it Lateralus just has great riffs, without any of the numbers behind it.
Yup, 90% of Tool songs were growers, not show-ers to me. All these people that, especially are into hip hop, start listening to Tool for their reaction channels and immediately are like "omg 46 &2 is the best thing ever!" No, maybe 1/1000 people think that way on the first listen, but not 10/10 mumble rap listeners. There seem to be very few authentic reactions, not just to Tool, but to anything. The business model is "suck your audience's d*** and be entertaining."
in effetti e come dici tu amico ,io la ascolto ancora oggi dal lontano 1996 e continuo a trovare sfumature .un capolavoro assoluto
@@af4396Oh yeah. Well said mate. totally agree
The dude on the left, is a Saint. Big heart and patience
Man the way he talks about music gets me pumped up.
One of the apects in which I think many people gloss over is just how patient this band is as a collective. In each song they really take their time. Maynard isnt in a hurry to lay vocals down early into the track and each instrument gets an opportunity to have its moment shine alone while also getting to fold into the collective sound.
I think Maynard said before that most tracks are put together by the band and then they'll come to him with it and he'll put his lyrics to whatever the music makes him feel
@himynameis3664 this is correct but even so he is really good about not laying vocals in the opening of each song. He could but chooses not to the majority of the time.
@@ianunger9479 ya definitely. The creativity from the entire band makes them what they are. And I see Maynard kinda like the leader of that creativity, without him the band most likely wouldn't exist anywhere close to what they are. And also their method of writing music and making albums is obviously a great way to do it cos it's very rare to see bands still together after so long. And still putting out incredible music at that
@@himynameis3664 do you know why Maynard is the last to contribute to the creative process?
@@ianunger9479 Not sure. But if I was to guess I'd imagine it's because he's also busy writing for the other bands?
Thank you for the video guys!!
Btw don't hold back to critiques and stuff i think people who come here want a honest opinion and are intrested in what you have to say honestly
I enjoy your point of you don't worry about sounding anything
You are not alone! I have been battling the demons in my head my entire life.. Stay strong ✊ and peace be with you!
Very interesting reaction guys. Lateralus is one of the best rock songs ever written imho. I'm surprised and not surprised at the same time that Judson apparently knows some things about esoteric/occult/freemasonic beliefs and practices. (fun fact: Danny Carey's (the drummer) father is/was a freemason (not 33rd degree though as far as I know).
About Tool's music being "simple": They love to leave space in their songs for certain passages, repeating certain riffs (or just single notes) and patterns over and over, much longer than most other bands would do (especially modern bands). That's another reason why some songs may appear "simple" at times even if they aren't simple at all.
Keep up the good work guys, you have a unique and interesting thing going on with this channel.
Greetings from Germany
Thank you! We hope you’re doing well in Germany. 🤘
They sound simple until you try to learn them!
I believe Danny is also a freemason, but tbh I can't remember if I "know" that or just think so from something I read online
Danny is a 34 degree free mason.
No matter how musically complicated, (I'm no musical theorist). I believe the lyrics are the main attraction here... It's like the best psychiatry session you can ever have in one song... Almost a guide to being a human.
"Swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human." IT IS a guide!
SPIRAL OUT!
You're crazy to think lyrics is the major attraction of any song. If you think its the singing, i could accept that even tho i dont agree.
Recognizing one of the coolest bass tones at 19:56
I bet this guy would have an incredibly introspective and articulate trip
he needs to watch Danny Carey play Pneuma next if he wants to see complexity. so good
Then follow with Ticks and Leeches just to top it off lol
pneuma bangs and everything but it's like nowhere near the most complicated tool song. it's pretty straightforward actually.
In case you didn't know, they did this somewhat recently I believe. Check it out!
Complexity exists everywhere. It is very easy to make things complicated.
However, simplicity - or taking things that are naturally complex and simplifying them - is generally a very difficult thing to do.
If TooL's music is simple in appearance, it is a testament to their skill as musicians in hiding the complexity of what they do.
Judson would absolutely be someone who appreciates and understands this more than most.
I love how that guy outsmarts toolheads.
What’s great about this song is Tool recognizing exactly who Tool fans are. Maynard explained the lyrics by saying it’s essentially about getting too caught up in the intricacies with the music. Tool fans have a reputation of “spiraling out” on the lyrics and summoning all sorts of theories and ideas; almost akin to someone who just had their first acid trip explaining to you what it’s like. The Fibonacci Sequence is so cleverly and comedically placed within the song to just solidify how in depth Tool fans will go in their music (guilty myself). Him showing how simplistic the actual music is, is an almost cosmic example of the premise of the song. Not at all saying this can’t be interpreted as anything else or wasn’t made with any greater meaning but just one of the many little details in Tools choreography. Great video, keep em coming ✌️
With TOOL, less is more, then more is better than less, and they leave you wanting MORE!
Lateralus is one of the greatest songs ever!
Word…
I think the context that is missing here is Tool is a 4 man band so although complex, what they are doing is simple compared to a full symphony - but filling the sound like a symphonic movement.
A Perfect Circle- “Judith” the official music video. One of my favorite songs and videos. Paz and her hair was the best part for me…
Absolutely! 🖤🤘🔥
Tools music isn’t usually very complex from a compositional point of view.
Some of the stuff is quite difficult to perform though, especially the drums/percussion and especially if you have been schooled into rock music.
But regardless of being complex or not they have managed to create something quite unique, a world of their own, that speaks to a lot of people. That is probably the hardest thing you can do in music.
Do you have any examples of complex rock music or from another genre if you like. Tool’s music always sounded complex but many say it isn’t but they do that without providing examples of music that’s actually complex.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The belevant actions are for those who appreciate doing them for the right reasons. Tool is one of my favorites.
You can't go wrong with Tool.
Everybody always misses the Fib sequence in the guitar part coming out of the bridge.... music perfection
Thumbs up for being the first ever reaction I’ve seen to promptly pick up on the esoteric connection of the lyrics! Most people don’t, but that’s normal I guess.
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Aight. Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned.
Get your lyrics. Area 51. Box of Crispy Cremes
Great reacts!
A couple other Fibonacci numbers relevant to this song. 987 is a number in the sequence. And the actual number of the golden ratio is 1.618. The lyrics start at 1:37 of the song, or 1.618 minutes. Also with the 1:37, it can be read as 137, 13 being the 7th number in the sequence.
Oh nice! Thank you
And then the lyrics say “overthinking, overanalyzing, separates the body from the mind”.
Especially awesome considering Maynard writes the lyrics from the grave and sends them back in time to the rest of the band to then generate the remaining song around. :amaze:
1 is also a number in the sequence, and they have 1 singer, 1 guitarist, 1 bass player and 1 drummer. Amazing.
137 is also the 33rd prime number
This is my favorite song and has been since I first heard it many years ago. The progression as well as the fibonacci sequence not to mention the actual meaning of the lyrics.
Out of all the times ive seen them live though they have only played it once. Im seeing them in Feb and hope its on the set
Seen Tool live about 20 times since 2002. Lateralus was the best live song and its a shame they havent played it in a few tours now.
Probably the most effortless uptake of the concepts and themes of this song I've ever seen from a reaction. A lot of people treat this song like musical calculus, I assume because for the average music listener these days, it is.
most people are highly uneducated. especially so in math and music.
I do get some degree of satisfaction from seeing him semi-confused/intrigued by Tool.
Danny Carey is a Renaissance painter..the sticks are his brush and drum kit the canvas..
Thanks for making this old lady’s evening 😂😂✌🏻🫶🏻
Judson that song you played on the piano was gorgeous.
Love that he noticed the “As above so below” right out of the gate and actually knows what it is.
Adam’s style is often to wash over the drumming which is incredibly intricate. Love the tool sound
This guy is a musical treasure
Time signatures: top number is how many beats per measure. Bottom number is what note equals one beat. 6/8 Time signature means every measure has 6 beats in it, and, an eighth note equals one beats. So, each measure consists of 6 eighth notes, 12 sixteenth notes, or 3 quarter notes, etc.
Sometimes theres certain albums where you know something powrful behind it. This album is one of those in my opinion.
This dude knows his shit….
Love the reaction and your chemistry together. I can't help but wonder what your history together is. You seem so different, but have great click, if you know what i mean. Anyway, Judson seems to have a unique ear for music, i didn't catch the Can't stop-likeness at the start of that 1st solo-type part, but i definitely hear it now. (And yes, I'm aware that Can't stop came out later than Lataralus)
Always nice to hear a truly different take on music.
Father and son
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Can we get Judson to react to Danny's drum cam video? 🥳
It’s not just the lyrics, either. The time signature also goes along with the Fibonacci sequence.
Tool is awesome.
No it doesnt.... just one part of the song is a number that happens to appear in the sequence. Every other part of the song is not. And it was an accident that they noticed afterwards.... Many songs they already have are fibonacci numbers. They have a lot of songs in 5, which is also a number in the sequence. The theme song to Mission Impossible is a fibonacci number. It is meaningless
they sure are awesome, its a shame that Primus sucks...
I’m the only one in my friend group in our early 20’s into tool or any sort of music like that and I love their reaction every time I’m on aux.
Tool is a band that can be enjoyed purely by its musical esthetics, they are the pre djent groove masters. But it can also be enjoyed through the biting human debate that the lyrics bring. If you get to the level where you get both Tools is a truly great musical expression. Immense talent on all levels. But they are also so infuriatingly eccentric you might drop the whole thing and forget all about them. But they need your time to sink in, its not accessible stuff.
Meshuggah created the djent sound/groove pretty contemporarily though
"I don't know where one is, especially in Tool songs."
Maynard does. That's the answer. It's beautiful chaos.
🙂 "Over-thinking, over-analyzing separates the body from the mind.
Withering my intuition, missing opportunities and I must
Feed my will to feel my moment drawing way outside the lines." 🤘❤🤘
Gotta say, you should really do "Schism." The bizarre thing about that song is that even though it's a "hit," it's also maybe the most complex song in their catalog.
Not many hit songs can be said to be mainly composed of alternating measures of 5/8 and 7/8.
I don't think it's the most complex, it's definitely the top of their game, but there are other more complex like Pneuma or 7empest
@@TheSilverGateor Rosetta Stoned 👀
A music teacher being held at gunpoint listens to Tool. Pretty sick
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Tool is my favorite band from the 90's and today glad to see people are finding this music and enjoying it. I love to see you guys listen to some Ween
I just stumbled onto this. I wanna see more Tool with this guy. Love it !
I know I have heard something like the intro piece, which was wonderfully lovely.
You guys are a riot and I still have no idea who you are/what you guys do, but will be finding out!
An excellent choice, musically!
The entire song is based around the fibonacci sequence, where the previous two number added together make the next number in the sequence. An example is 2+3=5 then 3+5=8, 5+8=13 etc.
The intro is 1:12 long, the first 3 numbers of the sequence.
The lyrical syllables also follow this pattern:
Black (1) then (1) white are (2) all I see (3) in my infancy (5) red and yellow then came to be (8) reaching out to me, let's me see (13).
The entire song is like this, all while telling the listener not to over think or over analyze...
It’s wonderful like that, lol.
I really should have waited before writing that out, because then you guys explained it and that would have saved me time. Lol.
Love his analogy about Tool being like a wave crashing then floating in the waves
I would love a conversation with Judson. He is well versed and funny in a subtle way. Welcome to the Tool Chest!
The build up they created, then "spirale out" at 20:40, always gives me goosebumps🤘🩶
Long leave TOOL!
How long leave are they on this time then? 😉
You can write "simple" things but make them complicated. You can have somgs where the drumer is just doing a simple 4/4 but then the guitar in 5/4 with a bass line in 7/4. Then once you hit beat 28 start a new part of the song with guitarist dropping down to a 3/4 on the last measure. Its easy making simple riffs but melding them in unconventional ways is the art form here. Turning math into something soul renching and beautiful.
This channel's got great potential! Great Measures!
"Music is numbers." I couldnt agree more.
little bit of love thrown at Maynard for the part where he doesn't breathe while singing lol .
I listened to Judson's opening song, just loving on my dog...sitting on the couch...preparing to say goodbye to her as I go on tour for 3 months. Starting in two days.
And then, Judson, you said it was for your niece.
The sacred bond of a dog and it’s human. Love this! ❤️
The song starts out simple for a reason. It’s reflection of simpler times. The beginning of the song is the inside of the womb. You can hear the heartbeat. Then comes the intensity of birth.
“Black then white are all I see in my infancy.”
"I don't know where 1 is, especially in TOOL songs", is such a great summation of listening to and enjoying their music. As a non-musician.
Best explanation of fibonacci sequence on TH-cam while answering the "trick" question. Did not come here for it but hell yeah, what a guy!
Am i the only one interested in seeing this dudes tattoos better?
i know you didn't mean bad with what you said but either way i applaud your willingness to explain yourself. clarity is never wrong.
Top number is the amount in a measure the bottom is what kind of time signature or notes (quater,eighth, sixteenth) in each measure.
Worth Noting, Lateralus came out in 2001, Chili Pepper's Can't Stop came out in 2002 !
I've been waiting for this one 😌
A technical tune, that is musically astounding and also technically complex.. Rush La Villa Strangiato. Im sure you will love it, and It as well has had plenty of musician reactions over the years.
I would love for him to play tool. Just a little
The time signature is Fibonacci, one of the beauties of this song.
Simple is a testament to what Tool does, not a disparaging fact, because Tool is all about delivering a message that resonates with people. And the fact is there is nothing simple or unsophisticated about the messages or ideas that they effectively communicate. This song alone-hell, how many people now know what the Fibonacci sequence is, and that's not easy to do because it's a math sequence! Or consider this: Schism, Salival, Pneuma, Fear Inoculum, Anemia. These are not just cool song names; they are real words that have meaning, most in Latin, which is a fitting title for the songs.
Tool possesses an incredible talent for translating complex ideas into songs that can be universally understood, transcending language barriers. While many people struggle to grasp intricate concepts, simplifying them is a true art. However, those who do comprehend complex ideas often find it challenging to convey them in a way that the average person can easily grasp. The rarest individuals are those who possess both the intelligence to understand intricate issues and the humility to believe that others are capable of understanding as well. How good is Tool? Well, for all the credit Maynard gets for how he write lyrics to express the meaning of a song, I always seem to understand all their song in the same manner as most other people, how ever, its almost certain that what ever song, or what ever part of the song, I have no idea what the lyrics are cause that's just a problem I have and that's across the board for all music. Jack Johnson is probably the only artist I have listened to where I know more than 50% of the lyrics being sungs.
(Non- of the rest of this has anything to do with tool really, so just a fair warning that I go into effective communication from here on out. Could have deleted it, but why waste it.) Figure in this data nd age where everyone talks about ignorance and false facts, the only cure for ignorance information. And while Im not audacious enough to claim I'm a cure for ignorance, I at least dont have to perpetuate the problem of ignorance by providing half fact and incomplete information. While its likely no one else will find this interesting, there is at least one person who does. I wouldn't have written it if I were not interested in what I am talking about!) is When it comes to effective communication, it's important to recognize that the aim is not to dumb down a message, but rather to find the most effective language to explain concepts that are typically described using complex terminology. Take Albert Einstein, for example, who developed the theory of Relativity to explain the concept of space-time. Space-time is a four-dimensional framework that combines three dimensions of space with one dimension of time. This fundamental concept serves as a cornerstone of Einstein's theory of general relativity, which describes how mass and energy cause space-time to curve. Essentially, space and time are intricately woven together into a single continuum, and the theory of space-time helps us comprehend the behavior of objects in the universe, especially in the presence of gravitational fields.
But how do you explain Einstein's theory without resorting to the same complex language used to describe it? Interestingly, it wasn't Einstein himself who coined the term "fabric" of space-time. It may seem like a simple leap, but that's the beauty of being a remarkable communicator - the ability to convey complex ideas using simple, widely understood concepts. However, the true gift lies in knowing which terms will resonate with the audience. It took over half a century before someone described Einstein's theory as a "fabric," despite extensive studies on the bending of space-time, such as in the case of black holes. Even the concept of space-time itself took Einstein the entirety of human history before he could explain gravity in a simplified manner, revealing that gravity is not a force, but rather a curvature of space-time that causes objects to fall towards more massive objects. Eventually, someone drew the connection that this behavior resembled how objects react when placed on a fabric surface. It's these simple yet elegant explanations that enable us to comprehend some of the most profound and vital theories, which are far from being considered simple!
1:44 dude no worries. Don’t listen to these ridiculous commenters.
7 mins in and I’m still waiting to hear Tool
Great one again. Rock on! Stay awesome.
wherever people say a lot without using too many words, I'm in. sharp minds here
By the way, the Red hot song "Can't Stop" was published in 2002 and "Lateralus" in 2001.
I'm a simple man. I see TOOL, I click 😁
Loved the "FatterAlice" joke 😂😂
Simple things in a complicated way is a perfect way to explain tool
Ha ha you’re spot on!
I just found your channel and i like it very much .Keep those videos coming !!! . I think it would be nice if you make a reaction about Septic Flesh (anything from Communion or Great Mass).ty
Well dang it, that was enjoyable. (I just found you tonight.) I liked hearing that he likes Tool more and more; that seems to be how it goes (and if you're not ready for it, then it just kind of passes by without the effect it could have). I also enjoyed the legit, trained-ear critique that wasn't just fawning over them (speaking as someone who might be on the fawning side and also has no musical talent, heh).
I thought it was funny when he heard a tinge of the Chili Peppers...every once in a while I swear I can pull out a note or two throwing me back to Queensryche; it might be just one song and I can't tell you which one, but I know it when I hear it.
Part of this conversation made me wonder if Judson knows yet of Alex Grey?
13:44 😂 Esoteric curriculum!? You are the reactor that mentally intimidated the Tool Army! That’s why they’re bagging on you for calling them “simple”!😂
Loved that moment! 😅
Lemme grab some magic shrooms real quick 😂