Long Live Jambi | Another Tool Reaction 

Rest assured, I'm not still working on the Lateralus video. I filmed this over a month ago. :D

Yes, you are correct on that guitar effect you were asking about, the tube on the microphone. It's called a talk box. Peter Frampton pioneered that effect on Do You Feel Like I Do, a hugely influential song.

Tool Army General checking in. Private Lauren, your favorite Tool song is and always will be the one you are currently listening to. Dismissed. 🤘

Lauren........they're all THAT good......so cool taking this journey with you...you're awesome

Every TOOL song is amazing. You won’t find a bad one that’s for sure

“So what’s your favorite Tool song?” All tool fans- “Yes”

Descending is my favorite tool song at the moment. It's on their latest album Fear Innoculum. You will love it.

Loving the Tool reactions. Please, keep them coming. :) For "angry" Maynard, maybe, try Ticks and Leeches or Jerk-off.

Eulogy by tool

Yes the title is after peewees genie and yes that is a talkbox

Jambi...jambi..Jambi? Like the floating blue genie-head inside of the box from Peewee's Playhouse? The one who grants WISHES, which is apparently a central theme in this song? Cool.

It's time for "Pushit" :)

a cute story about the song - the band will always write the music first, before maynard reacts with his vocals/lyrics. In early stages of the music, the band will usually have a "working title" in place for reference before the lyrics. With this song, one of the rhythm/bass lines that Justin wrote reminded the band of a chant that Jambi from PeeWee's Playhouse would do.... so, as a working title the band referred to it as "Jambi" and Maynard kept it for the title in the end.. Jambi's chant: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XN5kVvR8VQI.html

Thicks and Leeches from Lateralus. You will be suprised with Maynard vocals on this one.

Opitate EP was 1992 - try Jerk Off for truly angry sound. Undertow 1st full album 1993 - Sober live is classic & would be an interesting reaction (especially to Maynard). Then AEnima in 1996 (first with Justin on bass) - lots of great stuff (my 2nd fav), H is the one about his son & Eulogy is awesome with a classic 'Maynard' at the end. Salival was 2000 - mostly live stuff, but also a tremendous studio cover of Led Zep 'No Quarter'. Live PushIt from this is a must listen, Maynard's performance is incredible. Then the best album ever Lateralus in 2001. Jambi was on next album - 10000 Days (approx # of days between his mothers stroke / paralysis and death - Wings 1 & 2 are his emotional tribute to her). Another great listen - Vicarious & the wild Rosetta Stoned. Then had the big time break, up to most recent Fear Inoculum in 2019 where you get less Maynard, but really hear the maturation of their sound - Pneuma & Descending stand out to me. People are right - really difficult to find a poor Tool song.

I can't wait to see how you like emotive, vulnerable, and contemplative Maynard. Once you get through Tool, there's lots of APC and Puscifer to react to as well. Great reaction, thanks for posting!

This song is a LOT of fun to see live. Amazing light show with it.

And I caught you from 13:25 to 13:30 doing tiny little headbangs 🤘🤣🤘

The guitarist Adam Jones was asked why he doesn’t rock our more during their concerts. He said he’s too busy counting.

Jambi is in my top 10 Tool songs. A great song from a great album! Hooker With A Penis is vintage Angry Maynard!

So, I am thoroughly enjoying your reactions. I can(not) wait for your reaction to Pneuma. I honestly think your head will explode. Watching Tool reactions has been the closest thing, for me, to experiencing them for the first time all over again. I eagerly await the next!

We will wait "patiently"....

@13:57 It's called a Talk Box, and yes. The tube carries the guitar sound from a small amplifier/speaker into the mouth, which then modulates the sound by mouthing the words. No breathing or talking involved. Then the microphone pick up the sound. Essentially, the guitar sound replaces the sound made by the vocal chords. Then the mouth shapes it as normal. Except you salivate a lot because there's a 1/2" tube in your mouth.

I don’t think there’s a single tool song I DONT wanna see you react to lmao

I think you're ready for Lost Keys/Rosetta Stoned

This song blows a hole in the universe. Bass!!

That pause in the music is called THE DROP! You are totally correct about the sound effect used by Adam Jones about the tube on the microphone.

tube attached to a microphone, guitar tone goes through the tube, into the mouth, resonates and bounces back into the mic to make that crazy effect. TalkBox

I have a different interpretation than some to this song. I think it’s about their relationships with each other, with fame and success, their unity as a band and their vision for themselves and the entity that is Tool 😀

The title actually does have to do with the genie Jambi; “Its title has been said to primarily refer to the iambic meter used in the lyrics of the song, as 'jambi' means 'iamb' in Finnish. Drummer Danny Carey stated that when bassist Justin Chancellor played the bass track of the song, it instantly reminded him of the children's television program Pee-wee's Playhouse, then singer Maynard James Keenan thought of the genie "Jambi" and had the idea to make the song's theme about making wishes.”

Every new tool song is going to be your favorite, until the next song. They’re ALL great !!!

If you really, really wanna hear ANGRY Maynard, you gotta listen the Opiate ep. That's raw Tool

Yes, tube in the mouth. It’s called a talk box. Peter Frampton and Pink Floyd both used them very well. I’m sure many others, but those are who come to mind.

Every Tool fan asks the question: "What's your favorite Tool song?" Well, the RIGHT answer is "Whichever one I'm listening to right now." It's all amazing. Obviously this band took a LOT of time to compose every one of these. Way more math, talent, mixing and thought went into every Tool song than the last 10 years of pop music combined. This is about as top shelf as music gets, imo.

Pausing a Tool song is a no win situation. no matter when you do it you're doing it in an important moment.

Yes. It was a microphone tube sound machine, if you want to be technical. Or a talkbox, if you dig slang.

Its called a Talk Box and yes that is what you heard. It is not really hooked up to the microphone, but that is where the tube is for ease of use. It is hooked up to the guitar and it changes the sound based off your mouth position. Closed mouth gives it a more dark or compressed sound, and open mouth gets it brighter.

You're not alone Lauren !! Keep the faith !

I hope you're able to see them Live.!

Y O U A R E N O T A L O N E

Shine on forever ..thats gorgeous maynard as well

REFLECTION! DRUMS AND BASS PROMINENT. Very interesting lyrics I think you'll really like. It's long but well worth the time spent. Sorry for the caps, just wanted to catch your eye 😂

Jambi was the genie in Peewee’s Playhouse back in the late 80’s early 90’s btw

My favourite Tool song is the one that I am listening to.

Still here watching!

Tool can’t make a bad song it’s why their albums take so long cause they make sure it’s worthy of their albums

Sometime if you get bored, listen to Jambi again, paying particular attention to the lyrics towatd the end of the song. Then listen to a song called Jimmy on the Aenima album. I think you'll be fascinated at how these two songs relate lyrically, even though Jimmy was written years before.

Actually the song IS named after the genie from Pee Wee's playhouse. One of them (Danny I believe) said it reminded him of the music for him or something like that...look it up if you need to know. But the song is about the Maynard's son Devo H. Keenan (that's a hint for another song). I love this song because it reminds me of my boys. It came out when they were young and we would all jam to it in my truck.

Adam Jones plays his solo through a talk box. It amplifies the guitar sound into a tube that lets the guitarist use the shape of their mouth to contour the guitar sound into vocal sounds. usually no vocal chords are used only the guitar sound that is fed back into a microphone. The first commercial talk boxes were made by Bob Heil. The first one he made was for Joe Walsh and used in the song Rocky Mountain Way then is was made famous by Peter Frampton on the song Do You Feel Like We Do

Right in Two, please. I think you'd dig it.

This song is apparently a love song of sorts from Maynard to his son.

We had a cat when I was a kid that I named Jambi. He fought raccoons and once he ate a tray of biscuits off the stove.

I love that you pivk your pauses the right way and dont cut out the song.. gawww

The live version (Salival Album) of PUSHIT will be your favorite FOREVER, it has smooth Maynard as well as angry Maynard. You will love it guaranteed

you should love it, it's a love song. and yes you are hearing the Talk-Box made famous by Peter Frampton

Looooove the Talk box effect from Adam!

Although, IMO, there are no BAD Tool albums…. 10,000 Days is the album with the songs that reach out to me in a different way. Listening to this album from start to finish, in one session, always leaves me emotionally charged. So far, this is my favorite Tool reaction from you. I can tell, you’re enjoying them.🙌🤘

I Love Your Reviews!!! I think You're doing a great job dissecting the meaning and the music. My 2 favorite bands are TOOL and Chevelle. I appreciate you listening and sharing your thoughts!!! I think your reviews are Great. Don't Stop... imho, You should check out The "Triad" songs in 1 review. I would think after that You could go down MJK's Mother's rabbit hole.

This is driving too fast down the Four Lane , windows down , stereo pegged in the red , Tool music ! This is the hardest charging Tool song , IMHO .

First time I have ever seen anyone use the, "talk box", was John Kay from Steppenwolf, back in the late 60's, early 70's.

It's so cool you made the connection!The song may not be about Jambi....but it IS named after him. Mekka-lekka-hi Mekka-hiney-ho!!

This song definitely finishes with angry Maynard.

Favorite Tool song = Last song you listened to (or watched someone react to)

Besides listening to," Wings for Marie" Pt1 and Pt2, it's time to check out "Invincible" from the new TOOL cd, "Fear Inoculum".... thanks in advance.... again.

Adam went and hung out with Joe Walsh and that's why the box sound is so cool!!

Ok, seeing as how we're a month behind your Tool reactions, I'm just going to assume you've listened to "Crawl Away", "Bottom", and/or "Jerk Off" and stop recommending them. I will move on to recommending "Ticks and Leeches" and "Descending". Thank you. :)

Jesus... They used to open with that... Perfect.

You're kinda right Lauren. It's called a talk box.

Really enjoying your channel. The Slipknot and Tool reaction videos are great! You are so genuine and its really fun to watch you go on this journey. Tool is such an outstanding band, such amazing artists that have mastered their craft. I really think you would enjoy "Jimmy" and "PushIt" and hope those two can make your list. And when you get around to the MASTERPIECE that is the Fear Inoculum album, please do "Invincible". Lyrically and musically brilliant! Coming to terms that you are in the twilight of your career (and life), but yet still not giving up while staying relevant. Plus the transitions are insane and Maynard's vocals and tone is the best it gets!

Just wait there is: Push it. ... That song is gotta to be Jambis dizygodic twin.

You got it! Voice box Adam Jones used.

YES!!! This is hands down my favorite tool song just love the talk box guitar solo!

We are here with you

Did she say "angry" Maynard note was born with the Grudge 😆... think she is ready for Third eye, go on Lauren for live version and see how Maynard holds that note you are crying for! 🤘

One of my favs, love your reaction to this song, greatings from México.

KEEP IT COMING! Always here for your TOOL reactions!

Your favorite Tool song is the one you're listening to at the time. 😎🤘 Spiral Out, Lauren

Just wait.... you will be overwhelmed.

I knew that bass slide was going to get you!

You're correct about Adam using a 'talk box' ("straw attached to a microphone") effect on the guitar; well spotted :)

i loved your reactions all the way! great watch :D

Give a listen to, Wings for Marie, a personal and epic song...

I love your angry Maynard scale.

Great song stay on the journey!

You're right. Talk box

So what your saying is you love all the tool and all the Maynard :-)

EVERY TOOL song is excellent and exceptional, my dear 🙏👍👏😉❣️

Tool has the best drops.

This song has a special place in my dark soul its like i married it.

Yo i love your personality. You rock!

I personally enjoy your reactions. They are my guilty pleasure.

this is one of my favourite songs of all time. i was listening to this song when i asked my first girlfriend out and she said yes. even tho things didnt turn out well beteen us i allways think of her when i listen to this song and it makes me happy.

Every album is FANTASTIC!

I'm sure all the Maynards love you as well.

Love your reaction you get and it will take more tool to realize it

I heard him say DAMN MY EYES.... That also is a saying.. right?

You did a great job on this one.. ❤

Its kind of like wishing on a genie like Jambi the genie. The sound is tricky kind of like having a trick wish

Very passionate Maynard.

Great Tool reactions, as always. Some speculate this song is about Maynard's romantic relationship. Others speculate it's about his son. Personally, with MJK's history with Carl Jung, I'm of the notion that it's about his ego, Shadow, and their integration into the "True Self". A song about all the worldly vanities distracting him from his True Self, but then reflecting, and then re-prioritizing his True Self in order to not to lose himself to the superficial. My thoughts for food.