When you listen to it the next hundred times or so you can start to hear how the lyrics reflect what the different instruments are literally doing at each part of the song. I'll let you discover those layers on your own, because that's part of the joy of listening to their music.

@sweetleaf9668

11 ай бұрын

Yes, indeed. Once you know the lyrics to all their songs, you begin to understand Maynard. It is like knowing the language and trying to learn a language. 😂

@thomasdaniell1514

11 ай бұрын

Truth!

@reljimal1

11 ай бұрын

Exactly, that is what a tool song is. Is like you get a ton of reuse value. And when you put the pieces all together it’s awesome.

@c0nleyc0mp

11 ай бұрын

@@reljimal1 I hear the pieces fit.

@briantrowbridge8134

11 ай бұрын

Omg I've heard it maybe 60 times...now I'm gonna look for this the next 40 listens

“No empty spaces” brother I’ve been a Tool fan for 30 years and that never dawned on me. I think you’ve unwrapped another layer I had never thought of. Awesome brother!

@QuickeMart

11 ай бұрын

Same here, the second he said that it was a big "Wooooaah..." moment for me. That's such a perfect description.

@hyliandweeb

11 ай бұрын

Not just no empty spaces, but everything is meaningful and purposeful. Even short rests/silences are jammed full of intent. There’s rarely any filler in Tool’s music and I absolutely love them for that. These reactions are instantly among my favorite, my man, keep going!

@alyciaholloway2151

10 ай бұрын

No doubt…my mind melted when he said that🤯🫠genius🤘🏽

@ju4408

10 ай бұрын

They give each other space. Play off each other to let each other shine. Any "one note solo" you think Adam playing is him bending a string to let Danny or Justin shine.

You are a great TOOL reactor. Not everyone catches the genius but you hear it! Keep going. Keep with studio tracks and lyrics on the side. That works

@thomasdaniell1514

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@shchorss

11 ай бұрын

this guy is fun to watch. Most people that do these kinds of videos show no emotion and no thought about the song outside of "yeah it's cool." He obviously also has a trained ear for music and it shows compared to other reaction channels

@John_in_SoDak

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@omnomnom1410

11 ай бұрын

I've seen a fair bit of reactions to Tool, but seeing this guy be absolutely awe struck by the music is really amazing

@John_in_SoDak

11 ай бұрын

@@omnomnom1410 totally agree

There are very few musical and lyrical geniuses in our lifetimes! Tool is definitely one of these blessings of our lifetime!

@aaronwolf3587

11 ай бұрын

Pretty cool to think that out of all the times we could’ve been born into, we get to witness these guys. Sometimes dumb luck is good enough ✌️

This is one of the harder Tool songs to react to with all of the time signature changes. It will 100% grow on you with each additional listen and eventually the odd time signatures just become second nature. Such an incredible band.

Man oh man, it sure is fun to watch someone who's not into rock discovering a band that does it better than 99% of others.

It is entertaining seeing someone else find the joy in listening to this band for the first time!

@suzanneanderson6921

11 ай бұрын

Truth

Years ago, my wife and I went through a pretty rough time. Bad enough that most relationships would have ended going through what we went through. It was all caused by a lack of communication. It was also from strengthening our communication that we were able to come through it as a much stronger and closer couple. Communication is key to building and sustaining relationships, and this song is the soundtrack to it. Great reaction! You need to hear "Lateralus" or "the Grudge" next!

Having been a fan since the beginning, it is so refreshing to see new fans and the emotions they are showing. Tool is, as you said, a level above, level 6, no others. They do the music first, then Maynard writes the lyrics. Greatest band ever. Tool Rules! Getting to see them with my son November 4th. His first concert, my bucket list complete. A dream come true. Subbed brother. Danny Carey is top notch, they all are. Invincible is killer and Descending too. Hell, all of their songs are bad ass.

@paulhewitt7664

11 ай бұрын

Nothing better than experiencing a Tool live show with your child; something neither of you will ever forget! My son and I 1st saw them in 2019, and will be seeing them for a 3rd time this November :). Enjoy your show!

@sweetleaf9668

11 ай бұрын

@paulhewitt7664 Thank you my friend. I can only imagine.

@t00lh43

11 ай бұрын

Have my 15th T00L show coming up in November and I can honestly say that each show has been progressively better then the last!

Out of all the Tool reaction vids I’ve seen you are number 1.. Genuine reactions, great job!

@sweetleaf9668

11 ай бұрын

Yes, you can tell the emotions are real and he genuinely likes Tool. They have that affect.

"cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion" what a line. Song is about an issue in a relationship I think.

@crowbear516

2 ай бұрын

Yes, and between brain hemispheres.

All my friends were musicians when I was in high school. We would sit for hours and sing every word of Tool songs. The drummers would go crazy!!! Good memories.

@laurabuer4714

10 ай бұрын

That was the 90's for me. 😉

I've been watching your Tool reactions since you started with 'The Pot'. It's beautiful to watch you get your head around something so new and unfamiliar to you. If you're a lyrics guy, ignore those saying you should just listen to the music. Maynard's lyrics are genius and integral to the music (just my opinion, you do you, Bro). Spiral Out. Keep Going.

I don’t understand why ppl tell listeners to not bother with the lyrics as if that’s the only right way to listen to Tool (or any band). People gravitate to different things that make up music, and for some people (myself included) the lyrics of a song can play a significant roll in how well I enjoy and connect with a song. Personally, it bothers me when reactors DON’T pay attention to the lyrics. All that to say, if you wanna read the lyrics while you listen, do it, and don’t let anyone tell you you’re listening to Tool “wrong”

@sharilynbratton6476

11 ай бұрын

It bothers me too! When all a reactor talks about are the instruments and music and they totally ignore the lyrics it's like they're missing the meat in the sandwich with some bands whose lyrics are as fire and as meaningful as the music! Drives me crazy ha but maybe that's the writer and the Literature major in me!

I saw Tool live in 2001 when they were touring for this album. 6 days after 9-11. That was an experience I’ll never forget!

At the start, I think you thought there was 2 instruments when talking about rhe flip flop, but both sides were the bass. Then when you said "then it sounds like something else is playing the same thing overtop, that's the guitar. For most Tool songs, all you're hearing is the bass, guitar, and drums, which is part of their genius, sounds like there is a lot more than there actually is

So much goes on in a Tool song. Love seeing music lovers faces when they hear the magic!!

10:50 - It wasn't until experiencing this again while watching this reaction that it more fully clicked: the reason every pocket is filled is because THE PIECES FIT. That's the whole message of the song, "I know the pieces fit." Awww yeee.

@briantripoli5348

10 ай бұрын

Dude love that catch!!! Now that is a truly amazing comment thanks @thetalantonx

There are 47 time signature changes in that song. Its just mindblowing

I just love to see people falling in love with Tool. Have fun here.

I've been hooked on Tool reaction videos lately, but you are by far the best KZreadr I've watched. So many people just focus on Maynard, or on Danny's drumming, and seem to miss the whole song, when what really makes Tool is that each song is an entire sonic landscape. That, and everyone focuses on the same one or two songs, and you really dived in. Tool is on tour right now and I hope they come somewhere near you.

@EiriUesugiKun

11 ай бұрын

As a member of Tool Army I almost feel that it is my responsibility to check the Tool Reactions and support those (like @Mugnify Reacts here) who really seem to see the light and are not just "yeaht that was cool remember pateron and comment and hit the bell and what should I listen to next". :D

This is one of my new favorite reactions! I think you're doing a great job of listening. Makes me so happy to watch someone discover Tool....and of course there are many reaction vids..but I think you are being genuine.. just changed my whole mood watching this,do more!

You should check out the live drum cam of their song ‘Pneuma’ Danny is a phenomenal drummer!

@Ogt92

11 ай бұрын

He must!!

@wolfwind1752

11 ай бұрын

Recommend listening to the studio version prior to the live drum to see just how absolutely consistent Danny Carey is.

@aaronrice4607

11 ай бұрын

Dude is on a planet all his own.

Love seeing a new Tool fan being born. I think it's time for you to do the Danny Carey drum cam version of Pneuma. Spiral out 🌀

More reactions should be like yours! The way you describe the thoughts you’re having and the way you work things out in real time is really cool (and adds something to the videos you watch, which is important). Love to see you enjoying this band as well! As far as the lyrics, I would personally say you are fine to look at them or pick up parts as you listen. Just don’t worry if you miss some and end up just listening to the instruments, because not only does TOOL fill your ears with the instruments and tend to mix the vocals a little lower so they blend into the rest, but the lyrics themselves can be a little complex to decipher. Basically just feel free to listen to whatever catches your interest and don’t worry as much about missing the lyrics (rather than avoiding them altogether)!

Your reactions to tool are priceless. Way to really take it in. There’s nothing like tool. Great work my friend you have a new sub.

Great reaction, 46&2 is a good one to do next. Any TOOL song is a good song to be fair.

@sweetleaf9668

11 ай бұрын

My favorite song of all time.

@user-ij3rl6zi2w

11 ай бұрын

@@sweetleaf9668 Me too!!

11:00 - "Cold silence has a tendency to atrophy any sense of compassion (... between supposed lovers)" might be my favourite part of this song.

Danny doesnt play drum as the time keeper. He plays them as an instrument to be part of the music. Its pure genious

You want drum work? Check out Ticks and Leeches, intro was solely performed by Danny Carey of Tool on one drum set and you're gonna lose your shit when you hear it haha lyrics are fun too with some history behind em

You can listen to Tool for years and still hear new sh*t.

Check out the song vicarious by tool its pretty good ! cool video mannn

Welcome. While there is no bad Tool song, realize you've been listening to the radio singles of a band that doesn't really make radio friendly music. Seriously, there are multiple masterpiece level songs in your future.

Keep making these vids man. Ive watched every single one so far, and I'll continue to. Youre a great reactor! Tool is my favorite band of all time. Edit: I vote for Pushit next. Top 5 Tool song for me, Id love to see what you thought about it.

@kevinlents9545

11 ай бұрын

Oh heck yass!

“Like listening to a painting” ❤I think we’re soulmates

I agree with you: each tool song requires multiple listens. It’s so hard to capture the lyrics and react at the same time. I may only speak for myself but I’d rather watch someone react to the music than follow the lyrics. Keep going with Tool - we are here for the journey!

TOOL doesn't make music, they make art. Keep spiraling out. 🌀☝️🇺🇲🤘

Welcome to the Tool Army. Enjoy the ride, spiral out.

Tool is known as being the most complex music ever! When it comes to reverse patterns, switches and just overall quality of knowing how it all works together. The crazy part is he writes for three different bands, who are all still active. Beautiful stuff.

Love the album variety so far, should do something off their newest album next, the whole thing is next level. Pneuma, maybe?😊

@sweetleaf9668

11 ай бұрын

Descending and Invincible too.. so many good songs. Love the new album.

@PongGod

11 ай бұрын

@@sweetleaf9668 Fear Inoculum album is absolutely stellar!

I really appreciate your reaction style and although I've watched too many Tool reactions, you added something new and different with your observations.

This is honestly one of the best descriptions of their music I've ever heard. Really enjoying watching you go down this very deep rabbit hole! Watching your expression during the songs is great, you feel everything. Please do the live cam video of Danny Carey playing Pneuma. You will not regret it.

@phillipweber6059

11 ай бұрын

So much "yes" to this comment!!!!

1:06 - That's again a rather good way of putting it, and it's all the more effective because of how complex and interwoven the different parts of it are. In mentalism magic (like Derren Brown) there's a type of hypnotic induction called a pattern interrupt. It crashes the mind by giving you something you know and getting you to start reacting to it and then switching it up and pulling you along. The opening of Tool songs also work like an induction to pull you out of your day to day mindset and into the moment, following like rats through the streets of Hamelin.

The reason the verse sounds so off but on beat like you say is because each bar of music alternates between having 5 beats and having 7 with other time signatures thrown in the chorus and bridges, this song is actual genius

Polyrhythms ………. They are the Kings, Dana Carey being the Emperor, these guys are next level.

This fan base will really support your channel. Keep going down the rabbit hole!

The song starts with the bass guitar playing lead and the guitar playing a base line and then the bass and guitar switch roles. They are infamous for doing that

you have done one off of each album so far accept the newest one , So i think one off of that one would be suitable , Maybe " Descending or Pneuma "

@sweetleaf9668

11 ай бұрын

Descending

This is beautiful to watch. Thank you for your thoughtful reactions to the greatest band in history!

The lyrics are as important as the music, they work in unison.

THANK YOU SIR..... there are not to may reactors that get the message behind this song. It always makes me happy to see other people get it.

You need to react to the official music video for this song. You weren't wrong to describe this as abstract art

I love seeing people react to my favorite band. Seeing it slowly dawn on you like it dawned on me is so fun. I wish I could hear these songs for the first 50 times again. Also, if you like the drum work here, you should try The Patient.

You've got such a rewarding, rich, and complex journey in front of you with Tool's catalogue. I'd suggest The Grudge as your next song.

4:11 as a musician and someone who has been listening to tool for over twenty years…. I love your description here… 😂 so great. Reminds me of the process I went through when I first started listening

I just watched all three of your Tool reactions and I'm here for more. With Tool, there is soooo much to discover and I feel like you are recognizing things in their tracks that Noone else has so far. Very enjoyable, I'm sticking around for this ride. #ToolArmy 🤘

You nailed the meaning to the song

The way I describe how Tool plays is they weave beats and the instruments and vocals in and out of each other then meet in union and break back apart again. It's like a tapestry of beats and vocals and rhythm.

Can't wait for more tool reactions. Descending, invincible, lateralus, and the grudge. Pnuema is also killer

Great reaction! Can’t wait for you to see Danny Carey’s live drum cam, he’s a master of his craft

@Ogt92

11 ай бұрын

I hope its next!

The meaning behind this song is the turmoil of a failing relationship. If you think about it that way the lyrics make perfect sense. "I know the pieces fit, cuz I watched them fall away"... anybody that's ever been in a failing relationship knows this feeling/thought process of trying to make it work or thinking we can make it work by "putting the pieces back together".

This video legit makes me happy to watch. It's awesome to see people appreciating the genius behind Tool. Masters of the signature changes and full spiral.

Layers brother, tons of layers! Love the reaction.

Yes, either top quality headphones or a kickin' car system for listening to TOOL. 🔥🌀🤘🏽

10:31 That really is some crazy shit how different pitches affect different parts of the body - it's a whole discipline within spirituality. example: I feel the section from around 13:00 to the end of the song on my throat, shoulders, and the upper part of my chest.

@NotBenCoultry

11 ай бұрын

Drums: you're def gonna need to see the danny carey drum cam video

I'm really impressed in how you picked up on the 'fullness' of the music.

There's been thousands upon thousands of songs about break-ups. This one tops the list for me. Awesome watching you enjoy it. Keep talking lyrics - Schism alternate def - separation between two or more people, be it brothers, friends, lovers, etc.

Definitely need more TOOL! Enjoying your genuine reactions and your perspective on the meaning of the song/lyrics. Could dive into Parabol and Parabola next. Should listen to them together, as they’re basically one song. Spiral out, keep going. 🌀

Whoever told you not to look at lyrics should be shot. Look, I love tool and have listened for many years. And I'll be the first to admit that the way tool is and they way they sing, you can't always understand what he is saying. I had listened to some songs for years without knowing what they were about until I decided to look up lyrics. In my opinion, it makes the music 10X more enjoyable when you know what they are talking about.

@Belly_Beane

11 ай бұрын

I’ve been a casual Tool fan for years and I only started learning the lyrics through YT reactions that used lyric videos. I had no idea every song was so deep 🤯

I love you, for recognizing the true GENIUS: TOOL has: Tool is.👏👍😇🤓

I love the look on your face. Like you can't believe what you are hearing.

16:30 - Remember, there is a part between rediscoverint and strenghtening our communitation: "Finding beauty in the dissonance". My interpretation, based on my own experiences and biases is that we need to learn to accept and understand our differences and THEN our communicaion can be strenghtened by that knowledge. But hey, Tool does what Tool does and we all try to make some sense into it. :D

When you get around to 46 and 2, which is an AMAZING song, there's a great cover of the song done by children. Definitely worth it's own separate reaction.

You really should give a "thank you" to whoever introduced you to Tool.For me I have to say Thank You Kathy! 1994

The last three minutes of this video where you explained the message of this song was great. I’ve heard this so many times but never knew what the song was about.

At 9:00 on the dot…he felt it. It drew him into an instant trance 🫠🤤🫨😍then the Tool-gasm continues until the end. I love it! This man is my FAVORITE Tool reaction channel.

Hooked, Lined, & Sinker!!! Welcome to the Tool Army! Every Tool track is this way, subbed for more Tool reactions 🤘🏻🌀

Man I really want to see you get to some of my other favorites but i really think you should start from their first EP ,OPIATE and follow the albums in order. Its a great journey hearing their growth and transformation through the years.

“Felt like the music was crawling over my ears.” - Mugnify Reacts Great quote

Tool is just something else, I'd love to see your reaction to Right in Two, my all time favorite track of any band or artist. Keep up the Tool reactions, you're in for a treat.

The Daney Carey live drum cam performance will explain the switch ups a bit. How he does it, is a mystery though.

@kbmaclean

11 ай бұрын

He’s an alien octopus. There can’t be any other explanation

@kbmaclean

11 ай бұрын

You must watch the Pneuma drum cam now, if you honestly thought that was special

You’re new to TOOL, but you clearly understand what it is that draws people (and has kept people) to TOOL. I’ve loved TOOL since 2001 when I first heard them on the local rock station. It was Ænima, and it spoke to a raw anger that I felt. And then I learned that this was the exception. I love your TOOL content. You get it, bro. Welcome to TOOL Army. We’re a bunch of idiots who used to think we were supergeniuses.

Amazing reaction ! Very good interpretation of the lyrics 🤘🏽

……great reaction 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 you really get it early on in your journey !! “Spiral Out Keep Going” 🔧🌀🌀🌀👁🌀🌀🌀🔧

TOOL fills up every deep dark crevice in your mind and nothing else can exist when they're playing. It's so complex and multilayered. ✌🏻❤️🤘🏻

"Every pocket of beat is used" .. the best way to describe the style .. TOOL

My new favorite subscription on KZread!

“Kinda reminds me of Bob Dylan, right here” is something I never could’ve imagined I’d hear in regards to a TOOL song😂

I'd love it if people who are into breakdancing/pop n locking robotic dance musicality would perform to Tool's music.

The switch up you mention at 3:15 is when the palm muted distorted guitar comes in playing in harmony with the bass, same rhythm, different notes

Something to help you understand the lyrics, almost all Tool songs come from a place of personal growth. Recognize flaws in yourself, recognize the flaws of the world around you and do the work to grow and become a better person. By doing so, the world around you will become better too.

Bro, you GET it. Theres not much I love more than seeing Tool fans being born, you are in for one hell of a ride. Can't wait to see your reactions to "Lateralus, The grudge, Vicarious, Pneuma... sooooo many songs.

Love your Tool reactions. Best Tool stank face! I have used the sonic painting description before when trying to explain Tool. The best bands write things that mine the spirit and challenge the mind. Tool is one of the best there is at that.

"There's no empty space" is one of the best ways I've heard of put. Great insight

Check out their song “Lateralus” next- it’s one of the greatest songs ever made! And be prepared for every comment to help you make sense of it afterwards- even if you read up on it before listening. Spiral out, keep going! 🌀

Danny Carey is the current GOAT of rock drumming. He's a great jazz drummer too, has some side projects for fun ya know. The newest album Fear Innoculum is probably their best. Ive only had 4 years to study it so far, but it's ridiculously good. TOOL is Pink Floyd for the new millennium. 🤘🧙‍♂️🤘 Rich the Ancient Metal Beast

Yassss!!! totally here for the Tool reactions!! GOATS! Have been here for the Ren reactions and stoked to see you digging into Tool!

watch him play drums live, crazy!

IT'S played together as one on the bass

No empty space, that's a beautiful way to describe it.