Hardcore Tool fan here, and you should NEVER apologize. Even I didn't quite get the song at first listen..not your fault you don't like a song. We all have our own taste. Rock on bro
Some of my favourite songs are ones which on first listen I really didn't get or appreciate. Opeth for the longest time I really got off on the wrong foot with, but in the end a decade and change later, my god - they have some of the greatest music ever laid down imo.
100% It took me ages to get Schism. I love that song now. Definitely not a song you could listen on repeat but an absolute masterpiece. Also, I loved Lateralus from the first listen but it definitely took some practice to catch the Fibonacci sequence in the time signatures. Tool are an amazing band, but fuck me, they can melt your mind 😂
@Dexy Chan Apparently I live in a world where people are not smart enough to understand the distinction between 'never apologise' for disliking a Tool song and, 'never apologise' for anything, ever.
The whole song makes me well up. He’s incredibly passionate about his mother. I lean more toward Judith than Wings for Marie ideology wise, but Maynard made an epic masterpiece to send his mother home.
No one will question someone who says their favorite instrument when listening to Tool is the drums. No one. Danny Carey is a living legend behind the kit.
@@branlopgar You can't look past Adam Jones tho he's so under rated. They're all truly master's of what they do. Even Maynards voice is used like an instrument in the songs. They're like no other band they've made their own music genere. I've never heard anything close to what they do with the signatures and the tempo its crazy they truly take you for a ride on every song
I don't think anybody is going to yell at you for liking the drums in Tool, Danny Carey is an incredible drummer, and is undoubtedly one of the most integral members of the band.
@@ProsperoFinch I know. I was saying that Chancellor is more of an integral part of the band with Danny Carey right behind. Maynard of course is the center because Tool wouldn't be Tool without him. Then again, I play bass so I may be biased but still. I'm learning drums as well.
@@tauseefbaggia5140 I play bass too so I might be biased, but if I've found anything from learning Tool songs, its that the bass is a really huge driving force to their songs. Although I would put Justin and Danny on the same level of importance.
every member of tool plays a huge part, danney carey is the best drummer ever period, maynard is one of the best vocalist/lyricist out there, and adam jones and justin chancellor are easily the most creative unique guitar and bass players ever
10,000 Days is my favorite Tool song. Period. Every time I hear it I get chills, and I've been into Tool since my early high school days. They're one of my favorite bands, but 10,000 Days is a song that I consider the magnum opus of their discography. The emotion I get from it, the rawness of it, it's so real and powerful.
In a certain way, listening to music requires skill like anything else. If you can't pay attention to how each instrument intertwine and compliment each other as the song progresses, then you're not really hearing the song the way it's meant to be heard. I hate articulating this shit. I just read back the sentence that I wrote just now and I can understand how some might misinterpret it. It's just hard as hell to explain how to absorb what this band has to offer without sounding pretentious as all hell. So what I usually do is just get people high, shut the hell up, let them hear it for themselves, and hope they understand.
@@X3MAntics You can learn that dude. Everyone listening to tool these days learned that aswell. Very few individualls are able to focus on every instrument at the first listen from the start.
That is exactly what took me to another level of appreciation for Tool. Hours of isolated listening with my eyes closed. Then I did the same thing on acid.
As a Tool fan of 27 years here's how it went from me 1st listen. Tears, wow, I'm glad I lived long enough to hear this, ugh I hear alot of recycled sounds. 2nd listen. Ooooo that 4/4 intro into complex 11 time signatures is wild. 3rd listen. Holy shit this is incredible. It's a slow burn song. This album is going to be incredible.
Agreed, as much as Maynard didn't believe in organized religions, which i totally get, This tribute to his Mother is beautiful, I personally think that he's saying sarcastically "yeah Mom, you were only a cripple for 10,000 days (true story) your Faith never faltered, So I hope your 10,000 days of Suffering was worth it and you BETTER get your wings ! Maynard loved his Mother and didn't believe if God really existed WHY would he let her suffer so much? Very powerful song...... I love how the last verse He says :You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence Judith Marie, unconditional one: Should you see your maker's face tonight Look Him in the eye, look Him in the eye, and tell Him: "I never lived a lie, never took a life, but surely saved one" Hallelujah, it's time for you to bring me home................................now thats what music is!!!
@@monicajean37 I don't believe he's being sarcastic in this song at all. In the A Perfect Circle song "Judith" he's definitely being sarcastic but here, not so much. I believe he absolutely hopes her faith has been well placed and that if there really is a heaven then she's a shoe in.... You're the only one who can hold your head up high Shake your fists at the gates, saying "I've come home now Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended It's time now, my time now Give me my, give me my wings" He also touches on the fact that he never quite understood her, or others religious beliefs but that she was a testament to the strength one can attain in believing in a higher power... Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance Burden of proof tossed upon the believers You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence Judith Marie, unconditional one Just my two cents anyway.
@@monicajean37 I read Maynard's biography a couple of weeks ago and as it relates to his mother it is even worse and gives perspective on where he is coming from in regards to organized religion. His mother's church was fairly fundamental in that they viewed a person suffering from an illness to be a sign from God that they deserved that illness. So when Judith had an aneurysm that resulted in partial paralysis, for (some) members of that church, it was proof that she had strayed from God and deserved that fate. Later when she decided to live with a male friend to help with living expenses she was essentially kicked out of the church because she was "living in sin" according to that church. I think that is a sick form of religion and deserves to be rebelled against. Tangentially related, in "Schism" Maynard sings these lyrics: The poetry that comes from the squaring off between And the circling is worth it Finding beauty in the dissonance He then sings "Hallelujah" in 10,000 days about his mother's passing. It is extremely religious and at the same time dissonant with his views on religion but there is also extreme beauty within the lyric/feeling/context of the piece. Powerful as hell but not everyone gets it.
My mom died in a motorcycle accident just over two years ago, last Monday was actually the anniversary. I'm glad you reacted to this right now in my life, I could see all the emotion hitting you in some of the verses and it touched my heart. I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're a good man, Alex. A very good man.
May God grant your mother whatever grace and peace that eluded her on this earth. And should He refuse, let me be the first to hold Him by His neck and wring Him till He succumbs. There is only one great mother on this earth, and every child has one. P.S: Thank you for the tears.
I feel the same with this song, my grandma past away 2 years ago and every time I listen to this song reminds me the time when he was suffering :( I love this song so much Ps. Sorry for my bad engliish
Somehow missed this comment before making the exact same suggestion. They are good separately but listened to consecutively is almost a holy experience.
This song brings me to tears every time i hear it even after the amount of times i have heard it over the years. I have never heard a more powerful homage to a mother than this. So powerful and moving. It brought me to tears when I seen it live on their 10,000 days tour years ago as well.
It’s ok Alex. Us Tool fans (not all) are usually thrown out as close minded. As some of that is true. We are able to accept newcomers that are confused about Maynards style of singing. Though some of us take it worse than others, it didn’t bother me one bit. I was getting 10,000 days vibes from the song and that’s why I liked it. But a different Tool fan would want Lateralus or Undertow vibes. While they are all masterpieces of an album. I like 10,000 days. An opinion only needs one person. We all have them. None can be false. You didn’t like the song. You are entitled to your own opinion. Anyone who can’t except it is more of a douche than they think you are. Thanks for the great content brother 🤘🏻
Hey mate, your reaction to Wings part 1 in particular really touched me. My mum took her life in September 2017. Devastating. Gut wrenching. Maynard’s lyrics make me weep in excess.
Hi there man, I lost my mom to lung cancer in the morning of 8 of Dec 18, she was just 46. I miss her so much. I've been trying to get out of this insanity and grief, I know the pain man! Hope you get better!
I think the song you missed is... oh, every other song they put out. Seriously, how do you pick songs for people? They're all genius, and everyone finds different songs amazing at different times.
See now i agree, i wasn't a big fan of the Fear inoculum song much first time i heard it either, but after i started breaking down the song on my guitar, looking at the music itself it ended up completely consuming me and now i really do enjoy it! but i agree, it is 100% a grower
@@dutchmastah07 yes I agree ..but if you want a newbie to dig tool in first listen pot is such a song ..else I'd have suggested stinkfist or parabol-parabola or schism or vicarious or so many other songs !!!
Hands down this is Tool's most powerful and beautiful songs, especially if you know the backstory. If you don't catch feelings after hearing this song you're probably dead inside.
from SongFacts and other articles: As lead singer Maynard James Keenan explains in commentary on aMOTION, his mother Judith Marie suffered a stroke in 1976 that left her partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. The length of time between her paralysis and her death was 27 years, or approximately 10,000 days. Judith was a devout Christian before the stroke, which happened when Maynard was 11 years old. Judith’s faith remained steadfast during her condition, which left her paralysed and unable to read, write, speak, walk or tell the time. Towards the end of her life, Maynard’s mother could no longer breathe unassisted.
Tool is art. Tool is an experience. They´re taking you on a trip and sometimes you like it and sometimes you don't. Usually, for me, I always love it haha!
You should watch Maynard drop a fan wrap his microphone wire around his neck and enslave his fan during a live performance of pushit. It will make you smile from ear to ear.
Danny Carrey is my favourite thing about the band in my opinion! His drumming steals the show for sure. He takes you to space, then back down to the most beautiful places on earth!
Why would they even recommend this to as one of the few first Tool songs, you gotta give him Schism, The Grudge, Vicarious, Aenema, Stinkfist before you recommend the more expansive stuff.
The cymbal work in this song is absolutely stunning and hypnotic, so I kind of agree with your drum assessment. However, the bass is amazing in this song and I have had the privilege of seeing it performed live and it's mind-blowing. This is one of those songs that the more you listen to it the more you pick up the subtleties. Nice job!
I also had the pleasure of seeing them perform this live, following Flood. Probably one of the best sets I've ever seen. It was so long ago and so early in my Tool journey that I didn't even fully appreciate the privilege of the specific set I got to see. Especially Flood! I saw them in 2007 at Everett Events Center, which I found a video of recently and had to relive it. Especially considering that I was there with a dear friend who is no longer with us. Peace brother. ✌️
Apology wasn't needed broski, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I had mix feelings on my first listen to Fear Inoculum, but after a few listens, I was getting into it more and it grew on me. Just like TOOL did when I first listened to them. And I feel like you would have a better experience with closing your eyes when listening to their more introspective songs. Keep up the work man and hope to see more TOOL reactions. 😁🖖
Wow! I've listened to Tool for a little while now, and this is my first time hearing Wings for Marie. My mum nearly died of a brain aneurism last year, so to hear the same happened to Marie and left her paralysed was soul wrenching. To all that have lost their mothers, you have my sympathies. For all of you, I'm going to give my mum a big hug tonight. She's never lived a lie, never took a life but she's saved many. My thoughts go out to all of you. Time to delve deeper into Tool. Keep your chins up and your heads banging folks! 🤟
Don't have to apologize if you don't like something. I've been attacked by Tool fans for not liking A tool song... That being said, Slipknot- A Liars Funeral. Nero Forte is awesome, but this one...
This is exactly how I feel about the matter. If Alex listens to a song I like and he disliked it it would suck for me because I want to show him cool songs, no hard feelings right? Tastes differ and thats a great thing.
i dont think the hate was bc alex disliked the song but when he said it doesnt sound like tool and also when he said that it lacks heat. but for me personally i dont care if someone dislikes the band that i like.
As a long time TOOL fan I can definitely recognize in myself my need to fight for the recognition I feel they deserve (a bit silly I know, everyone has their own likes and dislikes). But I loved this reaction and I find I cry every time I hear this song. No need to apologize, I am grateful and I think it shows your character that you went back and did some more research and were open minded and tried them again 💛 keep up the great work!
The most Beautiful words anyone could ever write about their Mother: Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance Burden of proof tossed upon the believers You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence Judith Marie, Unconditional One!!! As I 😢 everytime, An I mean EVERYTIME!😭 It's such a wonderful song! 😊
To see those hard swallows as you watch and digest the meaning of the tribute to his Mother (who suffered the 10,000 days in decline and facing the trials and tribulations that we very well may each face) is what these songs are about. Thanks for the reaction.
Drums and Bass are often utilized a lot with TOOL - With the creative riffage that Adam often delivers. So for you to recognize the drumming is pretty on point. You are allowed to not dig a particular song from TOOL xD Took several listens of Fear Inoculum for me to feel satisfied with the 13 year fuckin' long wait.
Such a powerful and moving set of songs. Good video too, they really understood the message. The incredible part about this is that Maynard always despised religion but his Mom was the only non hypocritical believer... Thus, he's only religious light of hope. I can imagine how difficult and humbling it was to write a song about this.
I have listened to this song literally hundreds of times. Maybe thousands of times. Seeing your reaction and what you got out of it gives the song new meaning to me
Absolutely love this channel, that being said, will you only be reacting to to Tool and Slipknot??? The thing that grabbed me about your channel was the diversity of all the metal you reacted to. I hope that you return to that format. #dopeassday #metalforlife
You really earned my respect with how you handled this situation. Props. Btw: I didn't quite like the majority of all Tool songs the first time I listened to them. That's just how it is with Tool songs. They grow on you and when they do you never grow tired of them. That's why Tool is one of my favorite bands.
As a massive tool fan it took me years to really get into the 10,000 days album. Now I put it right up there with the rest of them. I will keep my mind open on the new song. I have listened to it 4 times and it has gotten better each time.
As an old school Tool fan it warms my heart to see people from all walks of life embrace my favorite band. Taking criticism about Tool is difficult for some of us because for some of us Tool is much more than a band. They are a collection of philosophies and examples of how personal growth is effective. Thanks for taking the time and having patience with the Tool army Alex. Keep doing what you do bro.
Dude don't apologize for a legit reaction on a reaction video. I have been with Tool since Undertow and I had to give the new song a second listening just to see if I liked it or not. Maynard would tell you to never apologize and be your self!!
@@brianchiaro1191 perhaps it's YOUR opinion that is lame. Don't watch a reaction video if you're only willing to accept opinions that parallel your own.
No need to apologise Alex, your reaction was honest and if people don't like that, its on them. I am so glad you reacted to these songs, these have become an anthem for me after loosing my wife Marian to cancer a little over a year a half ago. Maynard has given a voice to grief and loss that feels so real and speaks to everything I have felt since her death. Thank you for doing this one, keep up the great work on the channel.
It's all good, bro. I know DIE-HARD TOOL fans that absolutely hate, Fear Inoculum. Personally, it had to grow on me. But now I love it. The thing you have to keep in mind about TOOL songs, regardless of the subject matter or the pace of the song, their music is a VIBE. KEEP RAWKING, MAN!!!!
They shouldn't hate it tool is tool diversity is tool they do heavy and light metal with a tribal spin but opinions are opinions people are gonna hate I guess
I loved watching your face as the songs went on, like with the progression of the music your face just got more “wow” haha. Tool is totally a band that I hear something different every time I listen to their music. For me the biggest thing I notice is Maynard’s voice because I find it so calming and also powerful but I totally get what you say about the drums. I don’t think anyone has the right to criticise you for zoning in on a particular instrument that grabs you, that would be ridiculous. Also don’t feel like you have to apologise over and over, you are allowed to not like something and then when you feel like you made a mistake you corrected yourself, anyone who doesn’t appreciate that is just being an asshole 😂
Hey man, this one took a while to grow on me. I had to listen over and over again to fully absorb the lyrics, music and tone. My mom had MS and was trapped in her body for nearly 10,000 days herself while being devoted to God. My dad cared for her unwaveringly, giving up most of his life. After she passed, he moved and started his life over, started getting it together and living his best life, then died of Covid-19. Two more people who should be arriving at the gates shaking their fists. Hearing “give me my wings” fills me with such an indescribable combination of joy, relief, bitterness and rage every time I hear it.
U didnt have to apologize my dude! It is a grower not a shower my 1st listen/reaction to the new song wasnt the best either.. But it shows character and that you got a big heart after that intro you put! U got my respek! Nice reactions!
thank you for closing your eyes! love it. as a guitar player, i completely agree that the drummer is the most amazing member of the band. he's the most amazing musician period. i've learned more about playing guitar from learning tricks from danny carey than i have from any guitarists. just the timings and polyrhtyms alone.
I watched yesterday’s video and thought o boy the Tool Army was going to be coming after you with pitchforks. I love Tool, they are my favorite band, but the army is too much sometimes. I am glad that you enjoyed this song and hopefully you will listen to some more. I know when 10,000 Days came out, on my first listen, I wasn’t sold on it. It took a while before I started to like it. I know that is going to happen with Feat Inoculum as well.
kashmir772 once you accept the fact that you need to digest Tool songs a few times to begin and really appreciate their music, the first listens become more apparent that it’s the opening of a journey into unknown territory in which you’ll slowly unveil its beauty. I’ve found that with their recent songs on fear inoculum they really do blossom over time
Cool fact about Judith Marie: Maynard took her ashes and spread them over the part of his vineyard where he grows the grapes for his Judith wines so that she would have a part in the process and travel the world. Now, listen to Jimmy by Tool and then Judith by A Perfect Circle!
"Each time you listen to it, you hear something you didn't hear before." Exactly, and keeping this in your mind you're ready to react to more of Tool and Dream Theater and Haken if you can put it up in your schedule. Maybe you'll end up making a 500k sub special of "Twelve Step Suite"?
mad respect for you my man. i actually struggled to get into Tool at first but now i'm a huge fan. i've found as i continue listening to Tool, the songs i previously disliked start growing on me more and more.
Big tool fan here. Like huge. They take some patience and understanding but are worth it 💯 Also the fans are kinda known for being somewhat toxic but don’t let it scare ya off. It’s a damn good(and important)band. Thanks for coming back for more Alex🤘
Respect to you for actually reflecting on why some fans were upset, then addressing it. This is one of the very few channels that doesn't "rate" songs. I never understand what people are rating the songs against. Personal taste, older music by the artist, every song they've ever heard? Rating is ridiculous. I like to see people discovering the music I love, but I don't need someone "rating". Just listen and accept it. Just like we all did. I appreciate people that *think* about how their words affect the people who are deeply emotionally involved in the music. Thanks. P. S. I understand that reactions to songs is the point of these channels, but I also think you don't get the full context of the music without listening to the albums all the way through. Sorry, too long. You're one of my favorites though. Keep up the good work.
I can't turn it up loud enough, help hollering it, and then pounding my steering wheel or whatever's in reach while I well up. In-fucking-credible song, a true masterpiece.
Hardcore Tool fan here, and you should NEVER apologize. Even I didn't quite get the song at first listen..not your fault you don't like a song. We all have our own taste. Rock on bro
ditto. I can't even count how many times I've listened to a Tool song before I got it..and loved it.
Some of my favourite songs are ones which on first listen I really didn't get or appreciate. Opeth for the longest time I really got off on the wrong foot with, but in the end a decade and change later, my god - they have some of the greatest music ever laid down imo.
100% It took me ages to get Schism. I love that song now. Definitely not a song you could listen on repeat but an absolute masterpiece. Also, I loved Lateralus from the first listen but it definitely took some practice to catch the Fibonacci sequence in the time signatures. Tool are an amazing band, but fuck me, they can melt your mind 😂
@Dexy Chan Apparently I live in a world where people are not smart enough to understand the distinction between 'never apologise' for disliking a Tool song and, 'never apologise' for anything, ever.
@@jamesstewart6623 You maybe. Schism is my favorite song and listen to it quite a bit.
Who else wells up when hearing “give me my wings”?....... 😭 😭
For me it's the 10,000 days in the fire part just before it.
The whole song makes me well up. He’s incredibly passionate about his mother. I lean more toward Judith than Wings for Marie ideology wise, but Maynard made an epic masterpiece to send his mother home.
Full goosebumps on both arms
Dude every single time it gets to that part even if I try to prepare myself!
Reminds me of my grandfather. Tear up every time. A great example of why tool are the best.
"Give me my wings" - I get goosbumps every time.
Try 'RIght in two' by Tool next.
That quote is my next tattoo.
Still makes me well up with emotion... only song ever too do so
This song legit makes me tear up every time I hear it. And that "Give me my wings!" part always gives me the hardest chills
Me too.... I have to fight down tears every time I hear that part.
I was listening on my way to work. Teared up a little. Every time.
nope. every guitar player on the planet will tell you Danny Carey is one of the greatest drummers of all time.
No one will question someone who says their favorite instrument when listening to Tool is the drums. No one. Danny Carey is a living legend behind the kit.
@@branlopgar
You can't look past Adam Jones tho he's so under rated. They're all truly master's of what they do. Even Maynards voice is used like an instrument in the songs. They're like no other band they've made their own music genere. I've never heard anything close to what they do with the signatures and the tempo its crazy they truly take you for a ride on every song
Agree.
Daney Carey is THE greatest of all time
No matter your opinion on Tool, it’s universally accepted that Carey is the greatest alive today
I don't think anybody is going to yell at you for liking the drums in Tool, Danny Carey is an incredible drummer, and is undoubtedly one of the most integral members of the band.
*Justin Chancellor
Tauseef Baggia Justin chancellor is the bassist. Danny is the drummer
@@ProsperoFinch I know. I was saying that Chancellor is more of an integral part of the band with Danny Carey right behind. Maynard of course is the center because Tool wouldn't be Tool without him. Then again, I play bass so I may be biased but still. I'm learning drums as well.
@@tauseefbaggia5140 I play bass too so I might be biased, but if I've found anything from learning Tool songs, its that the bass is a really huge driving force to their songs. Although I would put Justin and Danny on the same level of importance.
every member of tool plays a huge part, danney carey is the best drummer ever period, maynard is one of the best vocalist/lyricist out there, and adam jones and justin chancellor are easily the most creative unique guitar and bass players ever
10,000 Days is my favorite Tool song. Period. Every time I hear it I get chills, and I've been into Tool since my early high school days. They're one of my favorite bands, but 10,000 Days is a song that I consider the magnum opus of their discography. The emotion I get from it, the rawness of it, it's so real and powerful.
Rule #1 of the Toolshed - Have an open mind. Rule #2 of the Toolshed - Think for yourself. Rinse, Repeat. No need for apologies.
Rule #4 Don't overthink.
"Overthinking, overanalyzing separates the body from the mind" Tool - Lateralus
10,000 days in the fire is long enough, you're going home...
Damn....
Gives me chills every time I hear that line. So much emotion in maynard's lyrics.
This fucking song makes me cry every single time!! Such beautiful lyrics
Killer Pumba when you know the whole back story it's a lot more impactful..
Every damn time! 😢
Same here
Same. I am a 2m bearded guy sitting here with tears in my eyes wanting to tell my mother that I love het
Everyone talks about the give me my wings but my favorite line is right in the beginning “you believed in me” that shit hits deep
Facts💯👌🙌
my grandmothers that's who I think of when I hear that line
@@martyfromnebraska1045 yeah this is the main toolgasm
Tool is a band... you lay on the floor, shut your eyes and just drift away on the music.
In a certain way, listening to music requires skill like anything else. If you can't pay attention to how each instrument intertwine and compliment each other as the song progresses, then you're not really hearing the song the way it's meant to be heard. I hate articulating this shit. I just read back the sentence that I wrote just now and I can understand how some might misinterpret it. It's just hard as hell to explain how to absorb what this band has to offer without sounding pretentious as all hell. So what I usually do is just get people high, shut the hell up, let them hear it for themselves, and hope they understand.
and away and away
@@X3MAntics You can learn that dude. Everyone listening to tool these days learned that aswell. Very few individualls are able to focus on every instrument at the first listen from the start.
@@X3MAntics Bless up mate.
That is exactly what took me to another level of appreciation for Tool. Hours of isolated listening with my eyes closed. Then I did the same thing on acid.
As a Tool fan of 27 years here's how it went from me
1st listen. Tears, wow, I'm glad I lived long enough to hear this, ugh I hear alot of recycled sounds.
2nd listen. Ooooo that 4/4 intro into complex 11 time signatures is wild.
3rd listen. Holy shit this is incredible.
It's a slow burn song. This album is going to be incredible.
"10,000 days in the fire is long enough, you're going home" Always gets me. What a great lyric.
Agreed, as much as Maynard didn't believe in organized religions, which i totally get, This tribute to his Mother is beautiful, I personally think that he's saying sarcastically "yeah Mom, you were only a cripple for 10,000 days (true story) your Faith never faltered, So I hope your 10,000 days of Suffering was worth it and you BETTER get your wings ! Maynard loved his Mother and didn't believe if God really existed WHY would he let her suffer so much? Very powerful song...... I love how the last verse He says :You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence
Judith Marie, unconditional one: Should you see your maker's face tonight
Look Him in the eye, look Him in the eye, and tell Him:
"I never lived a lie, never took a life, but surely saved one"
Hallelujah, it's time for you to bring me home................................now thats what music is!!!
@@monicajean37 I don't believe he's being sarcastic in this song at all. In the A Perfect Circle song "Judith" he's definitely being sarcastic but here, not so much. I believe he absolutely hopes her faith has been well placed and that if there really is a heaven then she's a shoe in....
You're the only one who can hold your head up high
Shake your fists at the gates, saying
"I've come home now
Fetch me the spirit, the son, and the father
Tell them their pillar of faith has ascended
It's time now, my time now
Give me my, give me my wings"
He also touches on the fact that he never quite understood her, or others religious beliefs but that she was a testament to the strength one can attain in believing in a higher power...
Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance
Burden of proof tossed upon the believers
You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence
Judith Marie, unconditional one
Just my two cents anyway.
Ikr?? Love that lyric
@@monicajean37 I read Maynard's biography a couple of weeks ago and as it relates to his mother it is even worse and gives perspective on where he is coming from in regards to organized religion. His mother's church was fairly fundamental in that they viewed a person suffering from an illness to be a sign from God that they deserved that illness. So when Judith had an aneurysm that resulted in partial paralysis, for (some) members of that church, it was proof that she had strayed from God and deserved that fate. Later when she decided to live with a male friend to help with living expenses she was essentially kicked out of the church because she was "living in sin" according to that church.
I think that is a sick form of religion and deserves to be rebelled against.
Tangentially related, in "Schism" Maynard sings these lyrics:
The poetry that comes from the squaring off between
And the circling is worth it
Finding beauty in the dissonance
He then sings "Hallelujah" in 10,000 days about his mother's passing. It is extremely religious and at the same time dissonant with his views on religion but there is also extreme beauty within the lyric/feeling/context of the piece. Powerful as hell but not everyone gets it.
My mom died in a motorcycle accident just over two years ago, last Monday was actually the anniversary. I'm glad you reacted to this right now in my life, I could see all the emotion hitting you in some of the verses and it touched my heart. I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're a good man, Alex. A very good man.
May God grant your mother whatever grace and peace that eluded her on this earth. And should He refuse, let me be the first to hold Him by His neck and wring Him till He succumbs. There is only one great mother on this earth, and every child has one. P.S: Thank you for the tears.
You’re not wrong. It’s just your opinion within the time you listened to the song. You’re not familiar with tool....so it is what it is. Be good 😉
^^^^^^^
"This is not me apologizing for what I said, I'm apologizing for how I said it" Beautifully said man.
This song really makes me cry, it reminds me of my Grandma. :( She was a real Angel!! Thanks for all Grandma!!
*Give me my WINGS!!*
I feel the same with this song, my grandma past away 2 years ago and every time I listen to this song reminds me the time when he was suffering :( I love this song so much
Ps. Sorry for my bad engliish
I can definitely relate. My grandma died on the 4th of July this year.
This song brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, even after all these years.
You need to react to Judith by a perfect circle it’s also about his mother (btw he’s the lead singer in that band to)
Yeah Judith is first part to the Maynards mom trilogy must listen it sets the mood for the wings pair
Agreed!! Great song
I thought he already did?
@ozzy young. He hasn't reacted to a single a perfect circle song.
@@skith8432 calm down my bad though he did I listen to tool and all of the above so I'm burnt out
Tool are an anomoly. They cannot be compared to anyone. . They are their own genre. An enigma . Truly living legends.
Allen Smith. {aAffect.} absolutely.
Undeniably.
Indubitably.
Ok relax
@hudson hahahaha 😂👍
Tool have so many quality songs like this. You should listen to Parabol/Parabola
and thats the problem, they have so many songs like this that they all start to sound the same. 3 albums of the same sound is boring.
@Knotunit you get bored by quality?
Negative Assasin he means the songs all have the same kind of feel to them, which I disagree with, but to each their own.
Somehow missed this comment before making the exact same suggestion. They are good separately but listened to consecutively is almost a holy experience.
@@Knotunit only boring people get bored!
This song brings me to tears every time i hear it even after the amount of times i have heard it over the years. I have never heard a more powerful homage to a mother than this. So powerful and moving. It brought me to tears when I seen it live on their 10,000 days tour years ago as well.
You are awesome man. 💚
I suggest ”The Grudge” as the next Tool song!
The drummer in Tool IS crazy amazing. :)
+1 for "The Grudge"
ticks and leeches
“Gotta close your eyes for this”
F-ing right!
Tool is an experience to be felt , can’t have any distractions to really feel the power and emotion.
It’s ok Alex. Us Tool fans (not all) are usually thrown out as close minded. As some of that is true. We are able to accept newcomers that are confused about Maynards style of singing. Though some of us take it worse than others, it didn’t bother me one bit. I was getting 10,000 days vibes from the song and that’s why I liked it. But a different Tool fan would want Lateralus or Undertow vibes. While they are all masterpieces of an album. I like 10,000 days. An opinion only needs one person. We all have them. None can be false. You didn’t like the song. You are entitled to your own opinion. Anyone who can’t except it is more of a douche than they think you are. Thanks for the great content brother 🤘🏻
Breathtaking
zSaafeh you are
I loved you in Point Break bro
Keanu Reeves when are you going to do HotOnes? Big fan of your work btw
@Keanu, 10,000 days what an album🤪
I think fear inoculum is already sounding like a deep solid sounding album already🤯🤯🤯
Hey mate, your reaction to Wings part 1 in particular really touched me. My mum took her life in September 2017. Devastating. Gut wrenching. Maynard’s lyrics make me weep in excess.
Sorry pal
Mine did as well...January 1 2008....
Grimm Joke how are you now man? I’m sure 10 years later it still bites you in the guts!!!
😭😭😭 I'm so sorry.
Hi there man, I lost my mom to lung cancer in the morning of 8 of Dec 18, she was just 46. I miss her so much. I've been trying to get out of this insanity and grief, I know the pain man! Hope you get better!
Lets all encourage Alex to listen to The grudge! For something heavy and mindblowing
Other TOOL songs you should react to: Parabol/Parabola, Jambi, Rosetta Stoned, The Grudge and Third Eye
Vicarious
The Pot
Also push it, and jimmy
I think the song you missed is... oh, every other song they put out. Seriously, how do you pick songs for people? They're all genius, and everyone finds different songs amazing at different times.
How can someone forget schism?.....or forty six & 2?
Vicarious...Vicarious...Vicarious! I think you'll like that one as well. Give that TOOL track a go.
Vicarious is one of my personal favorites
On a different topic what the hell is up with the Sox?
@@craigchick8536 Lol most inconsistent season I remember in awhile. Have showed signs but pitching is way to bad to do anything this year.
It's my favorite tool song would be great!
yeah he surely seems to like a more energetic and aggressive songs. vicarious would be perfect for him
See now i agree, i wasn't a big fan of the Fear inoculum song much first time i heard it either, but after i started breaking down the song on my guitar, looking at the music itself it ended up completely consuming me and now i really do enjoy it! but i agree, it is 100% a grower
For little headbanger of a song from tool .. listen to the pot
You want real headbangers, then you go back to stuff from the Opiate EP.
The Pot is cool and all but I don’t understand why people like it THAT much. They have so many way better songs to choose from.
@@dutchmastah07 yes I agree ..but if you want a newbie to dig tool in first listen pot is such a song ..else I'd have suggested stinkfist or parabol-parabola or schism or vicarious or so many other songs !!!
LISTEN TO JAMBI IF YOU WANT TO BREAK YOUR NECK
@@adamrose6969 Yas!
Hands down this is Tool's most powerful and beautiful songs, especially if you know the backstory. If you don't catch feelings after hearing this song you're probably dead inside.
Nothing but respect man. Appreciate the honesty and all :)
Relax braaah! We are ok, we are not one direction fans, we can digest opinions
Menny Trevizo 🤣😂🤣😂
LOL
Most of tool fans cant
I’m a grown ass man and this song breaks my heart every time I hear it, no song brings me to tears like this one..!!!
Much love from a TOOL fan of 139 shows, 38 states,7 countries.......I appreciate your response.
You've seriously been to that many Tool concerts?
As a TOOL fan, I don't think you should worry about it too much.
This song always brings me to tears when I hear it. It’s just so good.
If you do another Tool song try "The Grudge". I would love to see a Reaction to this especially because of the Ending
I agree on that or the patient is another good one he should react to
That ending man, you just don't want it to end.
I fourth this, The Grudge is mind blowing. Should also do Lateralus and Parabol/Parabola but...The Grudge.
"You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence" I love that line....
Alex, your reaction was completely valid my man. Coming from an unapologetic Tool fan. No reason to apologize bro. Have a good weekend
from SongFacts and other articles: As lead singer Maynard James Keenan explains in commentary on aMOTION, his mother Judith Marie suffered a stroke in 1976 that left her partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. The length of time between her paralysis and her death was 27 years, or approximately 10,000 days. Judith was a devout Christian before the stroke, which happened when Maynard was 11 years old. Judith’s faith remained steadfast during her condition, which left her paralysed and unable to read, write, speak, walk or tell the time. Towards the end of her life, Maynard’s mother could no longer breathe unassisted.
Tool is art. Tool is an experience. They´re taking you on a trip and sometimes you like it and sometimes you don't. Usually, for me, I always love it haha!
Same excellent band
You should watch Maynard drop a fan wrap his microphone wire around his neck and enslave his fan during a live performance of pushit. It will make you smile from ear to ear.
....All of this while still singing and performing on the floor suffocating the fan until security arrives to take the poor bastard away !!!
FUCK YEAH!!🤘🏾😈
Lol the fans fist pumps as he was being strangled about made me die.
ViciousKarmaTV he made tool baby’s and painted them blue
@@bubaa1218
Ok Maynard
You shouldn’t react to Tool... just experience it! Close your eyes and get taken to another place!
Another reason to not react: medias been seriously becoming JUST tool and slipknot lately
EggCore makes sense new albums are dropping people want to see what all the fuss is about
"Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance..." self-awareness is over 9000 on that. Every time.
Danny Carrey is my favourite thing about the band in my opinion! His drumming steals the show for sure. He takes you to space, then back down to the most beautiful places on earth!
eyes closed and swaying/nodding is always the right way to listen to Tool...
Why would they even recommend this to as one of the few first Tool songs, you gotta give him Schism, The Grudge, Vicarious, Aenema, Stinkfist before you recommend the more expansive stuff.
I think he already did a couple other older/heavier songs. I think.
don't forget about Lateralus
he did 2 songs before he reacted to the newest one and also i think alex chose these 2 by himself
Yes, Vicarious is my favorite song, he should definitely react to it.
The cymbal work in this song is absolutely stunning and hypnotic, so I kind of agree with your drum assessment. However, the bass is amazing in this song and I have had the privilege of seeing it performed live and it's mind-blowing. This is one of those songs that the more you listen to it the more you pick up the subtleties. Nice job!
I also had the pleasure of seeing them perform this live, following Flood. Probably one of the best sets I've ever seen. It was so long ago and so early in my Tool journey that I didn't even fully appreciate the privilege of the specific set I got to see. Especially Flood!
I saw them in 2007 at Everett Events Center, which I found a video of recently and had to relive it. Especially considering that I was there with a dear friend who is no longer with us.
Peace brother. ✌️
Apology wasn't needed broski, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I had mix feelings on my first listen to Fear Inoculum, but after a few listens, I was getting into it more and it grew on me. Just like TOOL did when I first listened to them. And I feel like you would have a better experience with closing your eyes when listening to their more introspective songs. Keep up the work man and hope to see more TOOL reactions. 😁🖖
Wow!
I've listened to Tool for a little while now, and this is my first time hearing Wings for Marie.
My mum nearly died of a brain aneurism last year, so to hear the same happened to Marie and left her paralysed was soul wrenching.
To all that have lost their mothers, you have my sympathies.
For all of you, I'm going to give my mum a big hug tonight.
She's never lived a lie, never took a life but she's saved many.
My thoughts go out to all of you.
Time to delve deeper into Tool.
Keep your chins up and your heads banging folks! 🤟
This song always brings a tear to my eye. This time was no different.
"All moms are angles"
You sure about that?
"... Most moms."
There we go.
Dirac_dydx mine has the best hypotenuse in the whole world
"Mother is the word for God on the lips and hearts of all children."
Eric Draven 1994
My mother is this 🍄
Don't have to apologize if you don't like something. I've been attacked by Tool fans for not liking A tool song... That being said, Slipknot- A Liars Funeral. Nero Forte is awesome, but this one...
Get this man a medal for his amazing request!
This is exactly how I feel about the matter. If Alex listens to a song I like and he disliked it it would suck for me because I want to show him cool songs, no hard feelings right? Tastes differ and thats a great thing.
Yeah Tool has one of the most rabid fanbases
i dont think the hate was bc alex disliked the song but when he said it doesnt sound like tool and also when he said that it lacks heat. but for me personally i dont care if someone dislikes the band that i like.
As a long time TOOL fan I can definitely recognize in myself my need to fight for the recognition I feel they deserve (a bit silly I know, everyone has their own likes and dislikes). But I loved this reaction and I find I cry every time I hear this song. No need to apologize, I am grateful and I think it shows your character that you went back and did some more research and were open minded and tried them again 💛 keep up the great work!
No reason to apologize man! Everyone interprets things differently, music is raw information that needs to be processed. Keep up the videos brother!
The most Beautiful words anyone could ever write about their Mother:
Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance
Burden of proof tossed upon the believers
You were my witness, my eyes, my evidence
Judith Marie, Unconditional One!!! As I 😢 everytime, An I mean EVERYTIME!😭 It's such a wonderful song! 😊
Haven’t even started the reaction part but just wanted to say MAD RESPECT for doing this.
To see those hard swallows as you watch and digest the meaning of the tribute to his Mother (who suffered the 10,000 days in decline and facing the trials and tribulations that we very well may each face) is what these songs are about. Thanks for the reaction.
Drums and Bass are often utilized a lot with TOOL - With the creative riffage that Adam often delivers. So for you to recognize the drumming is pretty on point. You are allowed to not dig a particular song from TOOL xD Took several listens of Fear Inoculum for me to feel satisfied with the 13 year fuckin' long wait.
Such a powerful and moving set of songs. Good video too, they really understood the message.
The incredible part about this is that Maynard always despised religion but his Mom was the only non hypocritical believer... Thus, he's only religious light of hope.
I can imagine how difficult and humbling it was to write a song about this.
Now Listen to "Judith" from A Perfect Circle, another song about Maynard's mother (before 10,000 days)
Was about to suggest this before I saw your comment
She was still alive then as well.
Was just about to say the same thing.. he should of listen to that before these yo kind of get the story better
A perfect circle formed 3 years after 10000 days came out
@@thefringelunatic73 Huh? APC have been around for over 20 years. Judith came out in 2000 and his mom was present at concerts where he performed it
I have listened to this song literally hundreds of times. Maybe thousands of times. Seeing your reaction and what you got out of it gives the song new meaning to me
Absolutely love this channel, that being said, will you only be reacting to to Tool and Slipknot??? The thing that grabbed me about your channel was the diversity of all the metal you reacted to. I hope that you return to that format. #dopeassday #metalforlife
13 years later this fucking song still gives me chills.
It just didn't sound like the tool you've heard this far man. Just do you brother. Thanks for continuing your tool journey man.
You really earned my respect with how you handled this situation. Props.
Btw: I didn't quite like the majority of all Tool songs the first time I listened to them. That's just how it is with Tool songs. They grow on you and when they do you never grow tired of them. That's why Tool is one of my favorite bands.
you didn't get it.
but then you did your homework.
now you've got it.
Tool's songs are palimpsests
As a massive tool fan it took me years to really get into the 10,000 days album. Now I put it right up there with the rest of them. I will keep my mind open on the new song. I have listened to it 4 times and it has gotten better each time.
I love you, man. No need to apologise. You’re good, bro. Your videos make me happy and keep me going.
As an old school Tool fan it warms my heart to see people from all walks of life embrace my favorite band. Taking criticism about Tool is difficult for some of us because for some of us Tool is much more than a band. They are a collection of philosophies and examples of how personal growth is effective. Thanks for taking the time and having patience with the Tool army Alex. Keep doing what you do bro.
Dude don't apologize for a legit reaction on a reaction video. I have been with Tool since Undertow and I had to give the new song a second listening just to see if I liked it or not. Maynard would tell you to never apologize and be your self!!
He is getting unsubscribed for his lame opinions. U guys act like he is ur friend or something
@@brianchiaro1191 dude chill it's an opinion tool is amazing but don't hate because opinions or ignorance
@@brianchiaro1191 perhaps it's YOUR opinion that is lame. Don't watch a reaction video if you're only willing to accept opinions that parallel your own.
this song breaks my heart every time, god damned Maynard!
Thank you for listening to.wings good man;
No need to apologise Alex, your reaction was honest and if people don't like that, its on them. I am so glad you reacted to these songs, these have become an anthem for me after loosing my wife Marian to cancer a little over a year a half ago. Maynard has given a voice to grief and loss that feels so real and speaks to everything I have felt since her death. Thank you for doing this one, keep up the great work on the channel.
It's all good, bro. I know DIE-HARD TOOL fans that absolutely hate, Fear Inoculum.
Personally, it had to grow on me. But now I love it.
The thing you have to keep in mind about TOOL songs, regardless of the subject matter or the pace of the song, their music is a VIBE.
KEEP RAWKING, MAN!!!!
They shouldn't hate it tool is tool diversity is tool they do heavy and light metal with a tribal spin but opinions are opinions people are gonna hate I guess
Anything off of A Perfect Circle - Eat the Elephant is reaction-worthy, as well. That album is amazing
Eat the Elephant sucks...why you tellin dude its reaction worthy and have him waste his time?..moron
@@gdub454 Yikes buddy
Fantastic album
I loved watching your face as the songs went on, like with the progression of the music your face just got more “wow” haha. Tool is totally a band that I hear something different every time I listen to their music. For me the biggest thing I notice is Maynard’s voice because I find it so calming and also powerful but I totally get what you say about the drums. I don’t think anyone has the right to criticise you for zoning in on a particular instrument that grabs you, that would be ridiculous. Also don’t feel like you have to apologise over and over, you are allowed to not like something and then when you feel like you made a mistake you corrected yourself, anyone who doesn’t appreciate that is just being an asshole 😂
Hey man, this one took a while to grow on me. I had to listen over and over again to fully absorb the lyrics, music and tone. My mom had MS and was trapped in her body for nearly 10,000 days herself while being devoted to God. My dad cared for her unwaveringly, giving up most of his life. After she passed, he moved and started his life over, started getting it together and living his best life, then died of Covid-19. Two more people who should be arriving at the gates shaking their fists. Hearing “give me my wings” fills me with such an indescribable combination of joy, relief, bitterness and rage every time I hear it.
U didnt have to apologize my dude! It is a grower not a shower my 1st listen/reaction to the new song wasnt the best either.. But it shows character and that you got a big heart after that intro you put! U got my respek! Nice reactions!
Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance, burden of proof tossed upon the believers!
That climax blew my mind.
JUDITH BY A PERFECT CIRCLE is the continuation of this song. Definitely more on the angry and passionate side
Not exactly.
Judith dropped before 10k days
Yeah it’s the first in the trilogy. Kind of chronicles his own growth from anger to acceptance
Dexy Chan ending with pusifer’s horizons
How can it be a continuation when Judith was released YEARS before?
You are great! thank you for understanding and thank you for reacting tool again! They are one of the best metal bands that ive ever listened to
sometimes you like a band after listening different songs from that band.
well, one ought to be open minded and unbiased to even consider it
thank you for closing your eyes! love it. as a guitar player, i completely agree that the drummer is the most amazing member of the band. he's the most amazing musician period. i've learned more about playing guitar from learning tricks from danny carey than i have from any guitarists. just the timings and polyrhtyms alone.
I watched yesterday’s video and thought o boy the Tool Army was going to be coming after you with pitchforks. I love Tool, they are my favorite band, but the army is too much sometimes. I am glad that you enjoyed this song and hopefully you will listen to some more. I know when 10,000 Days came out, on my first listen, I wasn’t sold on it. It took a while before I started to like it. I know that is going to happen with Feat Inoculum as well.
kashmir772 once you accept the fact that you need to digest Tool songs a few times to begin and really appreciate their music, the first listens become more apparent that it’s the opening of a journey into unknown territory in which you’ll slowly unveil its beauty. I’ve found that with their recent songs on fear inoculum they really do blossom over time
He, still, does not comprehend Tool.
Im thirty years in and still evolving with them.
Keep 🐚🐚🐚
React to Tool - Stinkfist next time! And dont take the lyrics literally lol
Cool fact about Judith Marie: Maynard took her ashes and spread them over the part of his vineyard where he grows the grapes for his Judith wines so that she would have a part in the process and travel the world.
Now, listen to Jimmy by Tool and then Judith by A Perfect Circle!
"Each time you listen to it, you hear something you didn't hear before."
Exactly, and keeping this in your mind you're ready to react to more of Tool and Dream Theater and Haken if you can put it up in your schedule. Maybe you'll end up making a 500k sub special of "Twelve Step Suite"?
mad respect for you my man. i actually struggled to get into Tool at first but now i'm a huge fan. i've found as i continue listening to Tool, the songs i previously disliked start growing on me more and more.
That bass is insane!! Justin sits down when they play this live! How about the ousider by a perfect circle fo a future review?
Big tool fan here. Like huge. They take some patience and understanding but are worth it 💯
Also the fans are kinda known for being somewhat toxic but don’t let it scare ya off. It’s a damn good(and important)band. Thanks for coming back for more Alex🤘
I didn't like TOOL at first
You are right TOOL is a grower type band
Took me a year to start getting their music
Respect to you for actually reflecting on why some fans were upset, then addressing it. This is one of the very few channels that doesn't "rate" songs. I never understand what people are rating the songs against. Personal taste, older music by the artist, every song they've ever heard? Rating is ridiculous. I like to see people discovering the music I love, but I don't need someone "rating". Just listen and accept it. Just like we all did. I appreciate people that *think* about how their words affect the people who are deeply emotionally involved in the music. Thanks.
P. S. I understand that reactions to songs is the point of these channels, but I also think you don't get the full context of the music without listening to the albums all the way through. Sorry, too long. You're one of my favorites though. Keep up the good work.
IMO Lateralus, Right in Two and Culling Voices are the pinnacle of Tool, try one of em if you get the chance
Always emotional throughout this whole song but the first “give me my wings” part is what breaks me. Every time.
I can't turn it up loud enough, help hollering it, and then pounding my steering wheel or whatever's in reach while I well up. In-fucking-credible song, a true masterpiece.
@@fyou2327 🙏🌀
Yeah, Tool's drums are amazing.
I've never enjoyed a reaction video more in my life. I got to live through you as if I was watching it the first time. I loved it. Thank you. :)