There's a fine line between being pretentious and sarcastic. Maynard isn't pretentious , he's grateful for what he has. The fans are pretentious if new , the ones that have been around from the beginning are grateful for the continued perspective

@edwardmunoz7853

Жыл бұрын

💯🔥

@shannontreiber1070

Жыл бұрын

THIS! Dont judge me based on new found fans

@darkaquatus

11 ай бұрын

Sure, I wouldn't call him pretentious either, but he does lack some humility sometimes. I mean, his ridiculous rule of not being allowed to record anything on your phone when they're performing live is just insane. It's not like people aren't going wild doing their concerts. I should know, I've been there multiple times. And to act like they're in a position where they could demand such things from their fans and tell them to only look at them at all times. It just feels a bit arrogant. That, plus his idea that he's above certain fundamental things and beliefs and that he has found some sort of ultimate truth just rubs me the wrong way. The guy is absolutely brilliant as an artist, but it seems like some of it has gone to his head.

@inspectorquaalude714

11 ай бұрын

@darkaquatus I've listened to these for 30 years and they've evolved as musicians and ppl so maybe he did find something. The phone thing is them not just him wanting us to live in the moment to experience something in real time thru our own eyes. Not everything needs to be recorded but to perhaps use our memories again

@alanhencey1086

11 ай бұрын

saw one interview where he's like look the lyrics aren't some new epiphany or even incredibly hard to do. i appreciate that people like it but i'm not the greatest poet or anything. that's not being pretentious at all. just a guy who tries to take this one thing serious or else why waste your time with it.

Guy in beanie is PROJECTING hard! "Who are you to wave your finger?"

@marylandstationmusic9422

11 ай бұрын

😄I Like that, the Pot

I smoked a lot of weed and hallucinogens in high school and listened to TOOL. But as a sober 42 yr old, I enjoy TOOL more because I catch the subtleties and deeper meaning that I couldn't grasp back in 97. However, it never hurts to smoke a bong and crank it up. Regardless, you do get drawn into that world weather you are driving to work in the morning or getting blitzed on a Friday night.

@dominushydra

Жыл бұрын

Don't take it too deep tho. Tool are notorious trolls 😂

@codyluna7065

11 ай бұрын

I mean it's better now than it was then because I actually a decent stereo and quality copies of their music now hahaha

Maynard isn't pretentious, but he is misunderstood. He uses a lot of hidden sarcasm, but the guy is a genius. Allow more space to hear and learn.

Never seen anyone exuding more attitude than you when you listen to tool ...its in your face .

What's funny is that Maynard also gets annoyed by Tool fans and generally has a low tolerance for their obsessiveness. "I'm just a guy that writes poems, the fans are the ones that make it weird." is a paraphrased version of a quote he's said recently. Artistically I do think he tries to write an authentic response to what the music evokes in him without filter. For a front man, 'fake-deep' seems inevitable in my opinion. As a huge fan of the band, I agree that the majority of the fanbase is contentious and combative. It always feels like they're either looking down their nose at you or trying to force some additional requirement onto your experience in order for you to enjoy it at their level. Low vibrational behavior disguised in a 'spiral out' slogan. I hope you're able to tune out the negativity and enjoy them in your own way. Lastly, I humbly suggest two instrumental Nine Inch Nails tracks for atmospheric vibes that have a movie soundtrack feel to them. "The Mark Has Been Made" and "Just Like You Imagined." Always love the videos fellas, thanks for posting!

It's a shame that you never talked about the music. I really would have thought that it would have resonated with you considering the subject matter. "Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability To lift an eye to heaven, conscious of his fleeting time here."

I am the one guilty of begging you two to react to this track. It hurts to hear that you Hate 🛠️T⚙️⚙️L🛠️ fans 😔 with that said, Your Honesty is 🔥🔥🔥 so much respect for not “caving, lying” for subs🙏👊

Tank top calling anyone pretentious is effing hilarious.

@andrewmiller7951

5 ай бұрын

My thought exactly.

I get why you don’t like Maynard. Yes, he does come off as pretentious. But given all he’s gone through - losing his mother (for all intents and purposes) at 11, enduring physical (and possibly sexual) abuse at the hands of a family member, dealing with substance abuse, etc. - you have to understand that his art is his therapy/coping mechanism. I think given where he’s come from and what he’s been through, he should be hailed as a success story, no matter how douchey he can come across at times. He’s remarkably well adjusted considering his history. He could have turned out a lot worse.😂

@Adam-xg1ch

Жыл бұрын

not to mention....his voice is second to none.

@marylandstationmusic9422

Жыл бұрын

thats real ! great points bro

@TheNewAmericanMedia

Жыл бұрын

​@@Adam-xg1chand the lyrics are top notch

Don't sweat your feelings on Tool fans or Maynard, I've been a fan since the mid 90s and feel very much the same way. I appreciate how you don't let those feelings get in your way when first reacting to their songs. Some ppl might just say to hell with it and write them off completely, but they'd be missing out musically.

Love the reactions, man. Huge TOOL fan here. Don't hate us all 😂

Drugs or liquor won't change the music. It either moves you or it doesn't. ✌️

@zaclovesschool2273

Жыл бұрын

i mean psychadelics certainly can play a hefty role in how deeply it gets infused in your brain, but you right they arent needed

@edwardmunoz7853

Жыл бұрын

Well said my friend 👊❤️

30 year tool fan here. 1. I don’t use drugs w tool. To me, it’s immersive as is. Though I know others say it’s better (though I don’t think it’s a majority) 2. Maynard can’t win. He despises the fame…but by not giving fans/crazies what they expect in singers it comes across as a dick or ego. 3. If you really see Maynard interact with non-fans who demand all the weird things…he is fantastic and a hard worker and helps his community. Truly, he helps his city and community in many ways. Not for himself or tool.

For me as a tool fan. It’s just the instrumentals being HEAVY, everyone is firing on all cylinders in their work. Then Maynard’s lyrics/vocals just get me to think a little and put life into a different perspective. Lateralus best example, but when Danny hits that tabla(?) in this. I just get lost, it’s incredibly therapeutic.

I’m a huge Tool fan and even I hate myself.

@marylandstationmusic9422

11 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Ironic that the pretentious guy here doesnt like a pretentious guy. These lyrics are exceptional not fake. LOL. Like doesnt always like like.

I love how you guys split your POV's right in two. How fitting.

Not a huge tool fan but that expression of "You see the worst traits of others which exist within ourselves" is the exact vibe I get from you when you call Maynard fake deep and pretentious.

@sj205

Жыл бұрын

I had the same thought

@senorsavage8702

Жыл бұрын

you better not have any opinions on pedophiles or murderers buddy

@garrimic3

11 ай бұрын

@@senorsavage8702… oh I definitely have opinions about pedophiles and murderers. Just because we have similarities of evil within us doesn’t mean we are the same as pedophiles and murderers. The act of certain evils is what makes the difference between those who are pedophiles and murderers and those who don’t act on certain evils. There are those who actually commit murder and those who have wanted to murder someone but didn’t. Those who actually take advantage of children sexually and those who see an attractive young woman yet finds out that women is actually a child and walks away. Pedophiles are a certain type of evil person that deserves to be punished. Especially in the prison system if you get what I am saying. Murderers deserve their own punishment as well.

@mm9773

10 ай бұрын

Nailed it.

He doesn't like Tool fans.. hate to say it.. But he's a Tool fan...he sounds like the rest of us now lol. Tool is known for using psychedelics during the writing process.... I'll experiment and get back to you.

Tools fans are cool, tool "fanatics" aren't

@ChannelForty2

3 ай бұрын

Man, totally agree

@efjefe

Ай бұрын

The army needs to stop.

@micklangel4317

Ай бұрын

Whatever that means

@joelmilam2923

Ай бұрын

"fans" is short for "fanatics". Just sayin'.

@garythompson2751

Ай бұрын

Dude...fan is short for fanatic..same as Pop is short for popular.

Do rag got it figured out. Close the eyes and listen to the compilation. The lyrics come much later. Tool didn’t put lyrics in their CD jackets until their last album 🤯🤯🍿😂🤘🏼!!

I had a brother who was 11 years older than me who expose me to tool at a young age, taking me to shows + 93 + 94 and I was 11 and 12. When I was a young adult, I had plenty of Tool albums in my library and I was also completely sober and straight edge. When lateralis was released, I had began experimenting and psychedelics and Revisited some of the older library and can confirm that psychedelics enhance the tool experience, especially live as they have an incredible visual show. They have a way of bringing the music to life with the visual show and show experience as a whole. I have also been to plenty of pool shows sober and they are just as visually amazing and more memorable LOL if you could imagine. Thanks as always for the honest reaction Charles and you guys keep doing what you're doing. When i'm not broke as hell I will hop on patreon and Goose that Spirit some more brother. I know you have other people out here supporting you as well even if they can't do it monetarily

I always explain Tools music as a journey. You hear 3 different songs in one song. It has a tribal sound. This song is a social commentary of where we come from to where we are, the chaotic creatures that we are. You really don’t even have to listen to the words cause the music and engineering are top notch. The energy is also really great too. They write all the instrumentals then write lyrics to the music. They’re basically the modern day jam band like The Grateful Dead and Phish used to be.

@onelight1734

7 ай бұрын

You lost me at jam band/GreatfulDead/Phish. You can't even begin to compare the mastery of Tool to the jam band yet great skills of GD and Phish.

@gabrielmorse9306

7 ай бұрын

@@onelight1734 I’m talking generational. Tools music tends to be 2-3 times longer than most songs. You don’t have to know the words you can just sit there and absorb the sound. They are the next generation of jam bands. Phish and GD are somewhat singular in there time just like Tool. Sorry if you don’t like the assessment but I don’t really care if you agree or not.

We feel this when we hear it in different ways. I love your reactions respectively. One of you was vibing with the music and the other was involved with the lyrics. I’m so glad that you are enjoying this music. It’s my very favorite music when I create art. It’s created with the Fibonacci frequency. It’s deep. I appreciate your content and interest in the music.

Now you're understanding what the band is about. Maynard hates attention. He wants you to turn your focus to the music. It's why he stands behind the band on stage. In the dark. It's why his vocals are background ish. It's why his lyrics are vague but meaningful....to your own interpretation and experience. This song is more to the point without that vagueness, but overall, that is what he wants. The interview you saw was him deflecting attention. Deflecting praise for the depth of the thought put into the making of the song. It's his was of making you hate him so he doesn't have to be praised. And you're doing exactly what he intends by having those feelings about him. And what else are you doing? Throwing praise into the musicianship of the band. Mission accomplished. For him. And you. Congratulations. You are now privy as to why we are fans. The feeling is undeniable. And once you accept that, THEN the lyrics and the delivery of how he send s them can be appreciated. Now you have ascended. Lol. Now keep hating Maynard. Let the hate consume you. 😂

@user-yp8mv3rl4p

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely spot on.

We as humans have a unity and diversity about us. Tool fans all have their own unique personalities and perspectives. How cool and and non boring is that!

You may never see this, but for the real fans. Wag wan. It's not music , it is medicine and appreciation for growth. Not many bands allow their art to grow. All of these dudes are masterclass in their element. I'm so proud of Maynard to navigate his way through likely difficult scenarios and still have the ability to create the landscape and create discussion of the topic. Well done done on you for allowing a University to try to figure out your concepts. University of Guelph. Canada. Are not we all trying to make our way.

As a die hard Tool fan, I appreciate your honesty. But as you said yourself, their music is undeniable.

Which Maynard interview are you refering to?

Always fun to see someone try their best to hate a song, but find it awesome.

I did psychedelics while listening to tool many times. It really transports you to another sonic realm, just think of it as if eveything you were imagining of it was true. Of course it works with all music being listened under influence of substances, but tool's ability to create complex and intricate, yet laconic and emotional 'constructions' only enhances the impression you get from such experience.

Charles always gives a more open & authentic reaction, honestly. #TeamCharles 😬

Your not fooling anyone. You love Tool

Tool fans don't even like other Tool fans. Hell, even Maynard almost despises the sheep that worship him. He can SING, and his words make you think hard if you dive into them. I personally don't see him as pretentious, but more cynical as he knows their fans hang on every word and treat them as the absolute doctrine while they should be looking into deeper meanings and reading between the lines.

You guys are starting to get it.... just close your eyes and let it take you where you need to go... it takes us all to different places ..our own places... tool's music is an expedition... enjoy it!❤

i feel like Em wrote a verse just for this channel on “The Ringer”

Sooo for the enjoyment of the video, and the viewer, if you choose to react to tool despite not liking so much about them and their fans, can you try and listen to each without precognitive committments and biases . Cmon man, it’s just music. We get how you feel. And to be honest, you sound equally pretentious in your critique of Maynard being pretentious.

I hear what your saying about tool fans... As a tool fan myself, I don't like tool fans. At least the online over the top tool fans. I once took 2 tabs of acid and did a yoga session to Lateralus and it was a transformative experience to say the least

my boi on the left is in another world and i love every ounce of it

As a Tool fan I hate the way other Tool fans talk about it, so I get it. Although I'm sad it may influence your ability to explore more.

Listen to Lateralus, any band that can fit the fibonacci sequence into a track has to be on top of their game. I for one was astounded when i heard that. Love the posts and the honesty guys. Makes me think about the music more than i did

Hey, I hear you about Tool fans. But hey... I've been a Tool fan since the 90s. And I wasn't into Maynard's stye... or I should say I was very intrigued but not sure how or why.. but anyway it grew on me to say the least.

I'm a big Tool fan and I really dislike other Tool fans. Its mostly the vocal minority of elitists that call themselves the "Tool Army".

Being under the influence doesn't heighten listening to TOOL. Listening to TOOL heightens being under the influence

Given these guys musical tastes, I couldn't see this song being their cup of tea. One of my favorites though.

um, yes ... that shit shit floored me.

Im sure substances heighten the experience. BUT Im dead sober. Its the amazing musical talent and Maynards lyrics are trsnsformational. He GETS IT, man!

JB, stereotypes are subconscious biases, they tend to be generic. I definitely wouldn't recommend putting complex human beings into categories either too broad or too narrow at the best of times, certainly not based from some KZread comments. Music is emotional, therefore fans communicate passion in different ways. It isn't necessarily directed personally... Firstly, social media isn't always an easy place to convey feelings into words without the context of connotation. Messages can be misinterpreted or taken the wrong way. That's why sarcasm rarely works. What's more, not everybody has the capacity of being able to express themselves in a confident and coherent manner, without feeling self conscious, awkward or a deep inadequacy (I say this from my own personal struggles!).That's why social media is so powerful because it often gives someone a voice when they often don't have one. Expressing an opinion can be intimidating, especially with people that are knowledgeable about music!As a general rule of thumb, nobody wants to be labelled in a negative way by others. We are social animals, which means in general we are actually trying to fit in. Behind any post perceived to be pretentious or not, is somebody who has a fervent interest for a particular subject. Besides, and the last point, people are rarely the same in person as they are online anyway...

Maynard is notoriously introverted, or, at least, he was, in his early career. That's why he used to face away from the audience in early performances. I feel like, the way he comes across, is an introverted person's way of attempting to deal with fame, while enjoying it at the same time. If you watch a few interviews with him, you may come to find out that hes a very down-to-earth and (somewhat) humble and hard-working person. He might be "off his rocker" a bit, as most devout artists tend to be.

When was this recorded? Y’all were wearing the same fits in the lateralus video

@marylandstationmusic9422

Жыл бұрын

The Lateralus shot like 2 yrs back? you sure bro??

Tool fans definitely take the music very seriously. But you my friend take just about everything too seriously. A symptom brought on by the tool army no doubt. Bitterness is not a good look on anyone I’m affraid.

King crimson for the playlist

The Swell Fellas. Somebody will appreciate this.

I smoke weed to enhance music all the time. Helps with my creativity also

From a psychological standpoint the use of various substances tends to give you the opportunity to escape from yourself mentally. I'm not saying that it gives you a completely new way of thinking, but at the very least it seems to alleviate inhibitions and soften biases. The reason I like their music is specifically due to their ability to pull you in. This gives you the opportunity to think about things you usually wouldn't, or even think about usual things from a different perspective.

You NEED to watch the music video to this song, changes the song, completes the experience

For fans, Tool is the drug.

The best beach chilling album is Minus The Bear - Menos El Oso!

Their songs are about growth and improvement and the like. "I hate people that come across a certain way" yeah mate, maybe telling on yourself there a little bit.

They are the best bad to ever exist, in my opinion , so it's a little hard to here this....but again it's really not for everyone and that's what makes them even more special. At least you recognize their undeniable talent.

These guys love Tool, and why wouldn't you!

Dude calling MJK pretentious... a bit of projection if you ask me mate.

What interview was Maynard pretentious in? I’ve listened to many and don’t remember one where he’s been stuck up

More Tool please 🙏

@marylandstationmusic9422

6 ай бұрын

what do you recommend?

9:20 to 9:40 , the best

Ooh Child things will get easier

Gorgeous music ..

I'm the biggest of Tool fans, even have some Maynard lyrics tattooed on my leg, but I don't typically like Tool fans either. It always seems like they forget that the band has always said to not take their songs so seriously. Speak your truth my man!

@HerrKommandant1161

2 күн бұрын

🤡

That song was sick!

🤘🏻🌀

Love us or hate us it doesn't matter. I would never even know who half of the reactors are if it wasnt for Tool including this page. I do enjoy the insight given here tbh.

queens of the stone age

Maynard comes off self righteous

You should listen to Russian Circles. Music landscapes, technique, very humble and no lyrics to be pretentious.

The fact of y'all being the musicians that you are and haven't done Descending and 7empest blows my dome piece...

@marylandstationmusic9422

Жыл бұрын

we'll get round to it for sure!

@308lonegunman

Жыл бұрын

@marylandstationmusic9422 No worries, more a comment on people suggesting than you... As a Tool fan I can 100 agree with you on our kind and Mjk, but the skins n strings on the two are enough to forget all that for a bit... Chocolate Chip Trip is great live or studio and is all Danny and less than five minutes total...

Hey you know who else doesn't like Tool fans, other Tool fans. lol

um, did he say he doesn’t like Tool fans?

@johncarpenter3751

Жыл бұрын

I’m a tool fan and I can say i agree

@jimbojones8978

Жыл бұрын

lmao. Good way to lose your audience, but I guess after farming it for a year. lol.

@halteros

Жыл бұрын

Tool fans can be a little snoobs and annoying, i can understand why he doesnt like us

Deep thought process with this band named TooL 🔧

checkin in ...as a tool fan ,but i could have predicted the future as negative but .

Looking for a different kind of music from a band unlike any other? Ween will give you what you need. The best introductory album, in my opinion, would be "The Mollusk". Other great albums include; "Chocolate & Cheese", "Quebec", and "White Pepper", just to name a few. If you are interested in unique style that has that strange ability to draw you in as a listener......look no further. It's Ween. Thank me later.

Very low volume on the music.

As a tool fan, I get why you don't like us. I would like to think I'm not one or the fans you would dislike though. I don't need you to love them like many do. I accept they're not always something you enjoy. I don't imbibe in anything when listening for religious reasons. I can say I usually listen to them when I'm feeling an extreme emotion and that is what heightens the experience for me. Ticks and leeches if I'm angry. The pot if I'm pumped up. Right in two/Intension if I'm melancholy Lateralus if I'm feeling inspired or elated. Etc.

Were you reacting to the song or to fans or to an interview? The music stands on it’s own. Stone cold sober and there isn’t a better band out there as far as depth and talent in my opinion. I keep looking for better and haven’t found it. As far as the lyrics to this song, fake deep? I don’t get how anyone actually listens to these lyrics and gets to “fake deep”. Good thing there is plenty of music out there to choose from. Different strokes for different folks.

Have you ever heard of Sleep Token? They need to be on your radar

I'm a pretty big Tool fan, but I don't mind your generalization as I also find many of the most vocal fans to be insufferable. I really identified with your description of the band's ability to paint immersive musical landscapes that feel almost cinematic - that's how I try and describe it to my gf but she just thinks I'm a weirdo or something. I also agree that Maynard comes across as pretentious, but it doesn't lessen my appreciation for any of his music. I know it seems pretentious, but I enjoy how ambiguous much of what he says is, not because I'm a hipster (maybe I am, IDK), but because you really can mold his lyrics to mean almost anything you need them to. Schism, for example, might mean something entirely different to me than it does to the next listener. I don't really care all that much about what the "intended" meaning is. Anyways, honesty from you guys is always appreciated. Take care.

Beach/horizon music... Radiohead - subterranean homesick alien Appreciate your reviews guys even I dont agree. Ive started listening to tool as a sober young teen (and love them) continued listening to them as a full on stoner in My 20s (it definitely takes you to another level) and still in my 30s which allows me to reflect on all past listens. Tool live though on some substances is def a fucking experience

watch the animated version.

I appreciate the honest reaction / review and not ALL Tool fans are pushy fanatics that get upset when someone doesnt like Tool. Not sure if this is your chill Ibiza music or not but the 90's UK Trip-Hop band Morcheeba would be on my playlist. Check out their live concert @ Rockplast 2018 kzread.info/dash/bejne/paR80raHg8THoZc.html. Start @ the beginning or check out the set list and choose a song at random.

Can be mad at someone for not liking something.

Emmm and hmmmm are natural with music. Like stank face with a Breakdown

I love Tool and if you don’t like Tool is totally fine. Honestly that guy’s opinion is just like mine: nothing. When you said he is pretentious is your opinion and is an interesting approach but I wish you could elaborate on it and made you think that, and not just calling it out on him and the fans, maybe you’ve said it on your videos before -this is the first one I’ve watched-, but I wish you said more about it. To me it is an honest opinion: we are a violent specie, and not very wise when it comes to being civilized. Maynard is obviously taking it from a religious pov, but generally speaking, the description fits nicely of whom we are. Perhaps you just don’t know how to express your reaction at that moment?

I don't smoke or take any drugs apart of alcohol, TOOL is my drug.

I agree, Tool fans are the most annoying and pretentious

Big Tool fan and never a drug user. Using drugs is not necessary to be more moved by Tools music in my opinion. Yes most Tool fans suck

Try some Stick Figure! Perfect for the beach.

First time watching this channel and I must say i don't like the guy with the beanie, he seems very pretentious, the other guy is alright.

@revolutionary785

Жыл бұрын

LOL “Who are you to waive your finger” right ?

What about him makes you assume he’s fake deep?

If you partake, you Definitely need to listen to an entire album while under. Also, the tool fans you don’t like are the same Tool fans Maynard doesn’t like. They aren’t pleasant fans because Sadly engagement on the internet in general is predominantly negative. However Most Tool fans are great people.

Listen to Buckethead's album Celery. 13:09