Thank you to everyone who explained the whole "beat" situation! I knew I wasn't going crazy. 😂 Please keep in mind that I left my comfort zone behind to expand my musical horizons. A lot of you are very understanding. I appreciate your patience!
27 year member of the Tool Army here... listen to this song 2 more times and you will catch the convergence of the separate rhythms of the guitar, bass, drums, vocals. Hope you keep listening to them and try to always have lyrics handy. They add an entirely new dimension to the message.
IMO, Jambi is probably one of the hardest songs Tool has to catch the beat in and you are correct, it's by design. Tool is known for using polyrhythms and having multiple time changes within each of their songs. Very technical stuff, some people refer to it as Math Rock. Try Vicarious and The Pot of this same album. Both are an easier listen beat wise.
You literally took the words out of my mouth. I was about to explain the polyrhythms but then I saw your post! Glad to see another TOOL fan brother!!!!
They’re always changing time signatures and sounds. That’s the progressive part of progressive rock. You just gotta let go and let Tool take you on a journey. This is probably my favorite band ever. I really hope you listen to more!
Also: Jambi is a blue-faced (later green) genie who lived in a jeweled box, first appearing in The Pee-wee Herman Show. Usually appeared once per show to grant Pee-wee a wish, often with unexpected results. Sometimes he appeared more than once per show or not at all. His catchphrases included "Wish? Did somebody say 'Wish'?", and the magic words "Mecca lecca hi, mecca hiney ho" (which grew more complicated in select episodes; John Paragon later confirmed that it was "fake Hawaiian"), and once a wish had been granted, "The wish is/has been granted. All hail/Long live Jambi!", after which the doors to his box would close. After the incantation he would either nod his head or gesture, and send forth blue or green energy rings that, when in contact with the wisher, will grant the wish. I listen to Jambi every day.
"I'm having a problem finding the beat on this one" Tool, in a nutshell! I just found your channel today, and I had to see, if you've gone down the Tool Blackhole, and I am very, VERY pleased to see that you have. New Sub!
It's a pulsating upward flow of energy starting at the base of your spine. you can't control how it flows through you. Just surrender to the ride and don't worry about controlling it.
Tool is about the journey my man. You have to earn it. Get through what they are saying and when its done you begin to start to see. In the distance is that thing, in the back of your mind that sits there waiting to released. Thats Tool. It will fix whats inside, because they are the literal tool.
It's primarily in 9/8. It's a tricky meter to nod to. Compound triple is hard for people to understand and sometimes hard to enjoy. Tool is transcendent. Any lover of music will come to love Tool, preferred genres be damned lol.
If you have a hard time with the time/beat/counts/changes with this one, then you'll stop breathing trying to keep track of all the changes in "The Dance Of Eternity" by Dream Theater. It's 108, for those keeping track.
Keep up the journey down the Tool rabbit hole. It'll open your mind and you'll be smarter from it. Spiral out and enjiy!! And always have the lyrics near by for consumption.
If you are looking to catch the beat in a tool song you should start with a song like sober or stinkfist. But if you just close your eyes listen to the music and take it all in, you will realize that this is the greatest band in the world.
Tool is into polyrhythm. They like having different instruments playing at different rhythms, and those rhythms sync up on a higher level, which is called a polyrhythm.
As a guitarist, playing this song is all about "feeling" the rhythm as opposed to actually counting it. The guitars are playing a pattern that is far simpler to follow than the drums. In a lot of Tool songs, I treat the guitars and bass as the primary rhythm that my ears follow because it's much easier to keep up with them as opposed to the complexity of Danny Carrey's polyrhythmic drum parts. There are a few sections in the song where listening the drums is helpful (especially in the course and pre-solo breakdown which is in 6/4 time), but even though I've heard this song like at least 60--70 times while I learning the guitar part for it (which is actually fairly simple in terms of technique), I still occasionally loose rhythm if I'm solely listening to the drums and not the guitar.
I wouldn't have started you off on this one. But Tool's the shit, glad you like it. (Understand them better not just on beat, but time signature dude).
Just close your eyes and go with it. Try not to count or find the beat. Just let it flow through you. It's how you approach Tool, but looks like a lot of people have told ya that. You'll get it, you see the talent, you'll get more comfortable with time. ✌ EDIT: I find it easier to sway my head than head bang. 😉 Keep digging into their discography. This reaction got ya a new sub. 👍
So, the main beat in the song is in a count/loop of 9. When that comfortable 'groove' drops in the middle its in a loop/count of 6.. Most of the song is just divided into 3s (1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3). I know it most likely feels awkward when most pop and hip hop is in count/loops of 4
tool is very known for different time signatures. it’s not 4/4 it’s all over the spectrum. Rap and hip hop stick to a 4/4 rhythm. Tool is a different breed. Being a drummer my self i’ve printed off sheet music from their drummer, they have spots of simple patterns to be able to “nod your head” try and learn about different time signatures and i bet you’ll be amazed at what these band members can do.
There’s no “base line” for most of this song, it’s still in 4/4 but the vocals are what’s keeping the beat most of the time. The really fast drums are still in 4/4, it’s just a lot of 8th and 16th notes and their arrangement moves around a lot. For Tool you’re more likely to find the beat in the vocals. (Which is part of what gives them their sound.)
Part of the problem for you is that the instruments are often not playing the same time signature. Sometimes the bass is playing 5/4 and the drums are playing 6/4 or something, so then the repeating cycles will only meet up at certain times. You’ll rarely be able to just nod your head like a basic beat. After the drop, where the solo comes up, they are all playing in 6/4 time, so you can catch that beat.
It's purposefully dissonant to start. My take, and it is just my take, is that it is meant to resemble the conflicted nature of the character described in the song. Hedonism versus the relationships he or she values.
The secret to finding the groove to a tool song is this... There are like 6 rythems at once. Pick one... groove... change at will. Eventually they will all fold into one giant groove. More please.
No, it’s not just you. A lot of their songs are like that and they definitely do it on purpose. People much more musically educated than me can and will tell you all about it, I’ll just say it’s one of the reasons I dig their music so much. Their earlier stuff is easier to get into from a beat/time signature perspective. Sober is a good example of a more basic rock song from them and there’s a great video on TH-cam of them playing it live at the Reading festival. I highly recommend it, if nothing else, just for the opportunity to see Maynard (the singer) out front with the band, killing it vocally. Nowadays he sings from the back or off to the side at shows. For early songs, Ænima, Swamp Song, and Hooker with A Penis are my jams. All time favorites are all off the same album: Parabola, Lateralus, The Grudge, and Schism. If you wanna cry (they’re incredible, just keep some tissues handy), Wings for Marie, Pt. 1 & 10,000 Days (Wings Pt. 2) are about Maynards’ mom and are sublime. I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for doing your thing!
Naming off a good handful of my fave Tool tracks - right on, buddy! So often it feels like I'm in the minority because the recs I see come in are great (lol, like what isn't?!) but there are so many other *jamming* songs that are ignored.
3:13 I’m not even gonna nod my head and catch the beat, 3:26 nodding his head 🤣🤣🤣 there’s TOOL and then there’s everyone else! Keep bringing TOOL 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘
As a drummer, I was lmao the whole time to your reaction for a beat. Hahahaha. Tool is against standard time signatures and you go from 2D to the fifth dimension. Love it.
TODAY: {Kurtis}: "I'm having a problem catching the [BEAT] on this one." *[BEAT] = The True Cosmic Pulse, manifested by Danny Carey's octopoid limbs. SIX WEEKS LATER: {Kurtis pumping his fist into the air, screaming along} Prying open my third eye! Prying open my third eye! Prying open my third eye! Prying open my third eye! Prying open my third eye! Prying open my third eye! Prying open my third eye! Prying open my third eye! Money on that. The Pot is a good place to move on to. Maybe hold off on the new album (Fear Innoculum) until you have triggered TSMR-tingles? (Tool Sensory Meridian Response)
The gentlest way to approach TOOL is to go through songs like The Pot, Invincible, Sober, Prison Sex, which are more digestible for an ear not used to the great uniqueness of TOOL. Or you can listen some of the older songs, before TOOL really became TOOL. Once you leave, have a good trip. You will not regret!
Ok so Jiambi, it’s like a person having his frist beer ever and chooses Guinness. Hmm not really what I expected. I suggest you try The Pot ( Bud Light) 46 and 2 ( Miller light ) Before you know it your Downing Black and Tans
They like running a 7/8 instead of a standard 4/4, that’s where you are getting that off beat. Then you might have parts where the drums are still 7/8 but the guitar will be in 4/4. Tool songs will take you on a journey.
Kudos for going outside your comfort zone and expanding your horizons. Tool is an experience and journey that you just need to let yourself go to fully enjoy it. Hope you do more. At some point you should experience Lateralus.
Him: I'm having trouble finding the beat in this one Every Tool fan: haha haha haha. Relax man, let that go. You don't get to control how you listen to Tool. Haha
Don't worry about the beat. Just react. Let the music take you over. Let the images take you over. In your 2nd listen, it will feel like a different experience.
Have loved watching your videos. Highly recommend checking out Rosetta Stoned by TOOL if you want to check out (my personal favorite) a song almost nobody else has reacted to. Keep it up!
You can find the beat. But you have to work for it. You have to actively listen to Tool. Their polyrhythms are unmatched. It’s not off beat, it’s just different time signatures than what you are used to. I nod me head to Tool, but you gotta put in the time first. Believe me when I say it’s worth your time.
Hey bro....before I became a Tool fan....I just listened to hip hop and R&B.....Tool changed me....Tool isn't music to tap your foot to....its an experince....a journey....its music you just put on headphones.....close your eyes and let it take you for a ride.They do the all the change ups for a reason..... their music helps you make new connections in your brain...taking you outside the box of what you are use to.If you want a song that is more simple of theirs...try Tool-Sober or Tool- The Pot....but please be opened to dig more into their music....you just need to get use to their sound and how they put their music together.You wont regret it.Also dont keep trying to find the beat you will be disappointed lol... just relax and just listen for what it is.Stay with just the music and have the lyrics pulled up....STAY AWAY FROM THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOS.....it will take away from the musical experince lol.Thanks for reacting to the greatest band to ever set foot on this planet!You won't find a bad song I promise.....they take lots of time and patience with their art...and it shows.All their songs are Masterpieces
The guitar and drums only match every 6 measures. Follow bass on this one. Technically, in the end there are 3 time signatures going on to finally meet at the apex breakdown. But Yea, it's all done on purpose. Lateralus is another song they play with time signatures as well. It follows the fibbonocci sequence.
The guitar and drums sound off because they use a ton of syncopation ( emphasizing downbeats ). Also the guitar is carrying a lot of the rhythm which is backwards to a lot of western music
Tool is other level rock music. This band is in a different plain of experience musically. Personally, I can't get enough of this band. Once they get in you, you will never listen to rock music the same way.
I can't catch the beat! Really? I've never heard that about a Tool song before. They only change time signatures like 3 times in this song, easy man common.(lol) Don't act like you are drowning in the shallow end, it gets way deeper. Haha
Thank you to everyone who explained the whole "beat" situation! I knew I wasn't going crazy. 😂 Please keep in mind that I left my comfort zone behind to expand my musical horizons. A lot of you are very understanding. I appreciate your patience!
You need to start at the beginning when Tool was angrier. Start with Hush or Opiate.
I can't think of any better band to react to so I hope he starts with Sweat and spirals out to 7empest.
Do the pot, live reaction sober, hush, and live reaction to Danny Carey pneuma
27 year member of the Tool Army here... listen to this song 2 more times and you will catch the convergence of the separate rhythms of the guitar, bass, drums, vocals. Hope you keep listening to them and try to always have lyrics handy. They add an entirely new dimension to the message.
Besides Tool, if u wanna go crazy, listen to Dream Theater, specially The Dance Of Eternity (100 or more changes of time signatures in 6 minutes😂😂😂😂)
"I can't find the rhythm."
Welcome to TOOL.
Harmonious chaos. It's all over the place but the pieces fit. I know cause I've watched them fall away.
@Nico Crestmere "the pieces fit" hehe, I see what you did there👀
schism is one of my fav tool songs btw ;)
IMO, Jambi is probably one of the hardest songs Tool has to catch the beat in and you are correct, it's by design. Tool is known for using polyrhythms and having multiple time changes within each of their songs. Very technical stuff, some people refer to it as Math Rock. Try Vicarious and The Pot of this same album. Both are an easier listen beat wise.
You must haven't listened to 7empest? =P
You literally took the words out of my mouth. I was about to explain the polyrhythms but then I saw your post! Glad to see another TOOL fan brother!!!!
They’re always changing time signatures and sounds. That’s the progressive part of progressive rock. You just gotta let go and let Tool take you on a journey. This is probably my favorite band ever. I really hope you listen to more!
same!
Just vibe. Eventually all the rhythms soak in and your body starts swaying like a shaman or something.
This comment right here ^^^
Yep!!
You can tell the seasoned Tool reactors by the sway rather than traditional headbang
Correct
Yeah this is how it works ^^^
To find the beat with tool you have to remember, there is no spoon.
This song is cool becuz even tho the instruments/vocals sound disconnected from one another, there actually is a structure to it & it's a genius one
Also:
Jambi is a blue-faced (later green) genie who lived in a jeweled box, first appearing in The Pee-wee Herman Show. Usually appeared once per show to grant Pee-wee a wish, often with unexpected results. Sometimes he appeared more than once per show or not at all. His catchphrases included "Wish? Did somebody say 'Wish'?", and the magic words "Mecca lecca hi, mecca hiney ho" (which grew more complicated in select episodes; John Paragon later confirmed that it was "fake Hawaiian"), and once a wish had been granted, "The wish is/has been granted. All hail/Long live Jambi!", after which the doors to his box would close. After the incantation he would either nod his head or gesture, and send forth blue or green energy rings that, when in contact with the wisher, will grant the wish.
I listen to Jambi every day.
Tool, one of the only bands I know to incorporate the Fibonacci sequence in their time signature. Fucking Genius.
"I'm having a problem finding the beat on this one" Tool, in a nutshell! I just found your channel today, and I had to see, if you've gone down the Tool Blackhole, and I am very, VERY pleased to see that you have. New Sub!
Tool is LIFE
Divided I am withering away
Divided I am withering away 🔥🔥🔥
It's a pulsating upward flow of energy starting at the base of your spine. you can't control how it flows through you. Just surrender to the ride and don't worry about controlling it.
A secondary reason for the title is that the time signature is Iambic Pentameter;
literarydevices.net/iambic-pentameter/
The face of a rapper hearing a song not in 4/4 for the first time. Priceless.
Haha. The secret to enjoying Tool! Sit still and listen to the song! 😂👍 It’s a shame that so few people these days can actually do that.
Think your the only person from all the reaction videos I've seen to no that's a talk box Adam is using. Nice bro
Glad you found tool.... Well in the rabbit hole you go..
Good reaction video.
Tool is about the journey my man. You have to earn it. Get through what they are saying and when its done you begin to start to see. In the distance is that thing, in the back of your mind that sits there waiting to released. Thats Tool. It will fix whats inside, because they are the literal tool.
yes.
It's primarily in 9/8. It's a tricky meter to nod to. Compound triple is hard for people to understand and sometimes hard to enjoy. Tool is transcendent. Any lover of music will come to love Tool, preferred genres be damned lol.
People say you open up a whole new part of your brain listening to rythyms like this. Like thinking outside the box.
If you have a hard time with the time/beat/counts/changes with this one, then you'll stop breathing trying to keep track of all the changes in "The Dance Of Eternity" by Dream Theater.
It's 108, for those keeping track.
imma listen... yes my man that's where the journey starts.. it takes you to places you never been . But hey you get to nod eventually 😁😁
Keep up the journey down the Tool rabbit hole. It'll open your mind and you'll be smarter from it. Spiral out and enjiy!!
And always have the lyrics near by for consumption.
I came here just to see the response to "it's off beat on purpose" lol
Even Fear Inoculum - starts off in a 4/4 groove to lull newbies into a false sense of security then bam 11/8 😆
If you are looking to catch the beat in a tool song you should start with a song like sober or stinkfist. But if you just close your eyes listen to the music and take it all in, you will realize that this is the greatest band in the world.
Welcome to Polymorphic BEATS!
Tool is into polyrhythm. They like having different instruments playing at different rhythms, and those rhythms sync up on a higher level, which is called a polyrhythm.
It's progresive i love it.
Listen to H, Lost keys/Rosetta Stoned is going to absolutely blow you away promise 😊
From the new album pneuma, descending as well
Its hard to pick a fave with Tool, but this is probably mine
Awesome vid, hope you keep exploring the band don't forget lyrics
The thing with Tool is it starts to worm its way in until the time changes and rhythms start to sound totally normal.
you had the beat right at 5:14 !!!
As a guitarist, playing this song is all about "feeling" the rhythm as opposed to actually counting it. The guitars are playing a pattern that is far simpler to follow than the drums. In a lot of Tool songs, I treat the guitars and bass as the primary rhythm that my ears follow because it's much easier to keep up with them as opposed to the complexity of Danny Carrey's polyrhythmic drum parts. There are a few sections in the song where listening the drums is helpful (especially in the course and pre-solo breakdown which is in 6/4 time), but even though I've heard this song like at least 60--70 times while I learning the guitar part for it (which is actually fairly simple in terms of technique), I still occasionally loose rhythm if I'm solely listening to the drums and not the guitar.
I wouldn't have started you off on this one. But Tool's the shit, glad you like it.
(Understand them better not just on beat, but time signature dude).
Just close your eyes and go with it. Try not to count or find the beat. Just let it flow through you. It's how you approach Tool, but looks like a lot of people have told ya that. You'll get it, you see the talent, you'll get more comfortable with time. ✌ EDIT: I find it easier to sway my head than head bang. 😉 Keep digging into their discography. This reaction got ya a new sub. 👍
Right in two is a good one to check out too
So, the main beat in the song is in a count/loop of 9. When that comfortable 'groove' drops in the middle its in a loop/count of 6..
Most of the song is just divided into 3s (1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3). I know it most likely feels awkward when most pop and hip hop is in count/loops of 4
Nice shoutout to P. Frampton
Gotta do more tool with the lyrics tho. Tool has been my favorite band since I was like 12 and I'm 27 now. They are amazing!!!!
tool is very known for different time signatures. it’s not 4/4 it’s all over the spectrum. Rap and hip hop stick to a 4/4 rhythm. Tool is a different breed. Being a drummer my self i’ve printed off sheet music from their drummer, they have spots of simple patterns to be able to “nod your head” try and learn about different time signatures and i bet you’ll be amazed at what these band members can do.
There’s no “base line” for most of this song, it’s still in 4/4 but the vocals are what’s keeping the beat most of the time.
The really fast drums are still in 4/4, it’s just a lot of 8th and 16th notes and their arrangement moves around a lot.
For Tool you’re more likely to find the beat in the vocals. (Which is part of what gives them their sound.)
Check out Disturbed “Indestructible”. It’s. Good video too
I understand the not what you expected. I stayed away from this band up until their latest album release. This is now my favorite band.
Part of the problem for you is that the instruments are often not playing the same time signature. Sometimes the bass is playing 5/4 and the drums are playing 6/4 or something, so then the repeating cycles will only meet up at certain times. You’ll rarely be able to just nod your head like a basic beat. After the drop, where the solo comes up, they are all playing in 6/4 time, so you can catch that beat.
Lol welcome to the world of complex time signature. Used correctly they really add a lot to a piece!
It's purposefully dissonant to start. My take, and it is just my take, is that it is meant to resemble the conflicted nature of the character described in the song. Hedonism versus the relationships he or she values.
All of Tool is your style of rock, you just don't know it yet ;)
Jam-bee
Just an-and 1 by the masters
If you just think of the singers voice as a instrument, it’ll all come together, but it will take a few listen to
Next song, Danny Carrey live drum vid, so you can watch the master beats.
Could not upvote this more.
Hi babe!!!
pol·y·rhythm
a rhythm which makes use of two or more different rhythms simultaneously.
I.e. Impressive af.
"I'm having a problem catching the beat on this one"
Welcome to Tool, my friend. Polyrhythmic magic!
For someone who likes rap, Tool must be mind blowing! Though, Tool is beyond amazing and makes all other bands sound ridiculous.
TOOL, the only band when after an 8 - 12 minute song you complain that it's over.
The different rhythms make it so much more interesting than just an average, pop 4/4 beat. This song has one of their least crazy rhythms.
Tool is very known for odd time signatures in their music. It's why no other band sounds like them. You've got a long way to go on your TOOL journey
A long way to go in music journey in general TBH.
These guys are in a league of their own 💯🔥
Best bad ever. Can't take other bands seriously!
Try Karnivool, and their song Goliath.
@@gandalfthesober5502 Thanks for Karnivool, that's a new amazing band for me!
"Ok, this is... They're doin' that on purpose."
Welcome to Tool.
The secret to finding the groove to a tool song is this... There are like 6 rythems at once. Pick one... groove... change at will. Eventually they will all fold into one giant groove. More please.
EXACTLY!
Totally agree!
No, it’s not just you. A lot of their songs are like that and they definitely do it on purpose. People much more musically educated than me can and will tell you all about it, I’ll just say it’s one of the reasons I dig their music so much. Their earlier stuff is easier to get into from a beat/time signature perspective. Sober is a good example of a more basic rock song from them and there’s a great video on TH-cam of them playing it live at the Reading festival. I highly recommend it, if nothing else, just for the opportunity to see Maynard (the singer) out front with the band, killing it vocally. Nowadays he sings from the back or off to the side at shows.
For early songs, Ænima, Swamp Song, and Hooker with A Penis are my jams. All time favorites are all off the same album: Parabola, Lateralus, The Grudge, and Schism. If you wanna cry (they’re incredible, just keep some tissues handy), Wings for Marie, Pt. 1 & 10,000 Days (Wings Pt. 2) are about Maynards’ mom and are sublime.
I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for doing your thing!
Naming off a good handful of my fave Tool tracks - right on, buddy! So often it feels like I'm in the minority because the recs I see come in are great (lol, like what isn't?!) but there are so many other *jamming* songs that are ignored.
No right in two? That song actually leaves me in tears often. Makes me think about the human condition too much
Tool is insane. As a hip hop fan, try The pot
3:13 I’m not even gonna nod my head and catch the beat, 3:26 nodding his head 🤣🤣🤣 there’s TOOL and then there’s everyone else! Keep bringing TOOL 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘
As a drummer, I was lmao the whole time to your reaction for a beat. Hahahaha. Tool is against standard time signatures and you go from 2D to the fifth dimension. Love it.
TODAY: {Kurtis}: "I'm having a problem catching the [BEAT] on this one."
*[BEAT] = The True Cosmic Pulse, manifested by Danny Carey's octopoid limbs.
SIX WEEKS LATER:
{Kurtis pumping his fist into the air, screaming along}
Prying open my third eye!
Prying open my third eye!
Prying open my third eye!
Prying open my third eye!
Prying open my third eye!
Prying open my third eye!
Prying open my third eye!
Prying open my third eye!
Money on that.
The Pot is a good place to move on to. Maybe hold off on the new album (Fear Innoculum) until you have triggered TSMR-tingles? (Tool Sensory Meridian Response)
☝️👇
YES THIRD EYE, I will DM him to add that to the list
The gentlest way to approach TOOL is to go through songs like The Pot, Invincible, Sober, Prison Sex, which are more digestible for an ear not used to the great uniqueness of TOOL. Or you can listen some of the older songs, before TOOL really became TOOL. Once you leave, have a good trip. You will not regret!
TSMR is one of the silliest things I've ever read and I love it. Thank you for that laugh.
Yes...
Ok so Jiambi, it’s like a person having his frist beer ever and chooses Guinness. Hmm not really what I expected.
I suggest you try The Pot ( Bud Light) 46 and 2 ( Miller light )
Before you know it your Downing Black and Tans
Finding a beat is irrelevent to everything else tool brings lol stop worrying bout the beat lollllll
They like running a 7/8 instead of a standard 4/4, that’s where you are getting that off beat. Then you might have parts where the drums are still 7/8 but the guitar will be in 4/4. Tool songs will take you on a journey.
Kudos for going outside your comfort zone and expanding your horizons. Tool is an experience and journey that you just need to let yourself go to fully enjoy it. Hope you do more. At some point you should experience Lateralus.
Open up. Go down the rabbit hole.
"Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses!"
Him: I'm having trouble finding the beat in this one
Every Tool fan: haha haha haha.
Relax man, let that go. You don't get to control how you listen to Tool. Haha
It's so funny to watch someone try to bob their head to TOOL.
Opening bass to jambi...every tool fan,
"Fkn Jambi!!!"
Kurtis, " I can't find the beat?!?"
Listen to Opiate ep & you'll get the beat to every album g.
When you try to count the beat you miss the song.
And two songs later, he's super into them. I love watching this evolution ❤️
Don't worry about the beat. Just react. Let the music take you over. Let the images take you over. In your 2nd listen, it will feel like a different experience.
Have loved watching your videos. Highly recommend checking out Rosetta Stoned by TOOL if you want to check out (my personal favorite) a song almost nobody else has reacted to. Keep it up!
You can’t just throw Rosetta Stoned at a TOOL virgin.....😉
"ok they're doing it on purpose" 😆
You are going to fall in love if u keep listening dude
These guys are incredable
"I can't find the beat on this one"....DUDE this stuff is out of your league bruh.
Can't blame him for trying 😂
Hey man, life is most exciting when we get out of our comfort zones. Let the man explore!
Like being invited to the finest restaurant and keep desperately looking for ketchup... Dude! :)
You can find the beat. But you have to work for it. You have to actively listen to Tool. Their polyrhythms are unmatched. It’s not off beat, it’s just different time signatures than what you are used to. I nod me head to Tool, but you gotta put in the time first. Believe me when I say it’s worth your time.
"Was that it?" Yeah, typical response to a Tool song, even the ones that last 8+ minutes long. LOL 😂
Its a 5 count bro. U like 4s but step out that box
Hey bro....before I became a Tool fan....I just listened to hip hop and R&B.....Tool changed me....Tool isn't music to tap your foot to....its an experince....a journey....its music you just put on headphones.....close your eyes and let it take you for a ride.They do the all the change ups for a reason..... their music helps you make new connections in your brain...taking you outside the box of what you are use to.If you want a song that is more simple of theirs...try Tool-Sober or Tool- The Pot....but please be opened to dig more into their music....you just need to get use to their sound and how they put their music together.You wont regret it.Also dont keep trying to find the beat you will be disappointed lol... just relax and just listen for what it is.Stay with just the music and have the lyrics pulled up....STAY AWAY FROM THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOS.....it will take away from the musical experince lol.Thanks for reacting to the greatest band to ever set foot on this planet!You won't find a bad song I promise.....they take lots of time and patience with their art...and it shows.All their songs are Masterpieces
The guitar and drums only match every 6 measures. Follow bass on this one. Technically, in the end there are 3 time signatures going on to finally meet at the apex breakdown. But Yea, it's all done on purpose.
Lateralus is another song they play with time signatures as well. It follows the fibbonocci sequence.
When you get your head around 5/4,,,,, 6/4 and 9/8 timing,,,,
Tool makes sense
The guitar and drums sound off because they use a ton of syncopation ( emphasizing downbeats ). Also the guitar is carrying a lot of the rhythm which is backwards to a lot of western music
I would love to see you react to One-eyed Doll - Committed
As for Tool songs to react to, check out H, forty six and 2 and Hooker with a penis
THIS IS MY SHIT! I can't play this song while driving. lol
Same😄
Head-bang: "normal" metal
Confused bobbing: prog-metal
Don’t try to find the beat, let it take you.
Tool is other level rock music. This band is in a different plain of experience musically. Personally, I can't get enough of this band. Once they get in you, you will never listen to rock music the same way.
I can't catch the beat!
Really? I've never heard that about a Tool song before.
They only change time signatures like 3 times in this song, easy man common.(lol)
Don't act like you are drowning in the shallow end, it gets way deeper. Haha
Tool is different bro. You must Feel this song just like the others.
it's a polyrhythm until exactly 1/2 way through the track - at exactly 3m, it all lines up, and hits a major triad...god-tier math.
You jumped right in the deep-end sir
I'm not lying to you when I say this song is LITERALLY about the genie from peewee's playhouse. 100% shit you not.
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