Maynard James Keenan: The Art of Work Pt. 1 (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Caduceus Cellars) 

How does this guy have enough time to work with three bands, farm and make wine, run restaurants , own shops, brazilian jiu - jitsu, live a normal life, be successful in everything. This is by far one of the most intelligent people i've ever seen

Maynard is a modern day renaissance man no doubt. He most assuredly is maxing out his human potential. Very few people are able to harness their abilities like this man has, he’s wise far beyond his years.

"Whether I'm relevant or not is irrelevant" - Maynard

He’s cracked the code for staying creative and satisfied. Participate in the world, nature, and be present.

Maynard keeping it real by still working like the rest if us, difference is, he's his own boss, get those hands dirty, keep that ego in check, and keep that creativity flowing with multiple projects...

I'm lazy, so I live vicariously through Maynard

I want to meet him so damn bad. And I live in arizona. Hopefully one day I can shake his hand. He's a major inspiration

A million Maynards made this possible. This one just gets to be heard. Very inspiring person for sure.

Wow, I'm a gardener and have been one forever; The plants on this compound are *insanely* healthy looking. I'm mystified at how they keep all those plants so perfect looking! Especially in such an arid climate!

I've been picking My - grapes - a - gain

I’m sitting here watching this while eating a cup of ice cream. Thanks to Maynard, I now have this urge to eat healthier and be productive with my creative craft.

I just lost my dad. Listening to Maynard brings tears to my eyes because how they see the world and what it means to leave a legacy is almost identical. Thank you.

This guy is just something else. The way he views life, the effort he puts in preety much everything he does and the final results of his dedication are as bright and clear as a quartz crystal. He's not just an artist or wine maker or a musician. He's also a very good teacher in life. A guy well worth looking up to. Thank you Maynard!

Good to see he found his Arizona Bay

Brilliant. I am a bigger fan of Maynard than I originally thought.

Being Australian, it fills me with pride that Maynard sought advice from Penfolds winery in South Australia about growing and production requirements for his own vineyards in Arizona. Only one sommelier in Melbourne sells his wine.

Maynard: "It will spit you out like a..." (delay) Me: Say wood chipper, say wood chipper. Maynard: "bad liver transplant."

Maynard keeps changing, moving and evolving. His music from all three band's represents that flow... Relevance is important and making things grow and producing for himself allows growth...🙏🏻🤘

A very gifted and naturally talented man. Fair play, all those gifts, yet humble, calm, and patient. Gets my vote all day long.

Very inspirational and humbling!! I love how Maynard is one of few artists still connected with reality.

He is just a simple workaholic lol, however you must admire him, how he keeps that creativity flowing through what he writes and creates through his bands it’s insane 🛐 I really admire him as a musician and human

humbling river gives me goosebumps every time

Maynard is so intelligent and has a way of looking at things so perfectly and beautifully. I could listen to this man all day, every day. ❤💙💜

Maynard has such an inspirational vision. Way down to earth. Sheesh... I regret being piss drunk at the APC show...

This man will end up one of our greatest icons.

Very interesting insight into Maynard’s other endeavors! Seems like a genuinely good guy

Not just an artist, but I get your point Mr Keenan. I left my military career 18 months ago and put myself on a small farm and while I don’t have the capability for the music projects, my life is better Han I could’ve imagined at this point and weep for each and every soul in a subdivision. My chickens, pigs, horses and vegetables fulfill me and you were an inspiration, so thanks.

I could listen to him talk for years

Sometimes I'm a bit harsh on Maynard, but at the end of the day he remains to be quite an interesting human being indeed.

Maynard is a true HERO!!!!!

When all is said and done this is one man that can meet his maker and honestly say I wasted no time and I did my best , not many people will be able to make that claim.

Maynard is an inspiring guy I feel he has helped me push myself in a similar way he pushes himself, since I was about 14 I have revisited all the music the lyrics change meaning with my time or situation, i feel like the music alone has pushed me mentally, physically and spiritually over the last 15 years, thank you Maynard and your fellow musicians.

At 6:29 he called a wine product CHUPACABRA !!!! My Gosh you have to love this man.

He realizes the base, visceral part of man is still as important as the cerebral. You need struggle and pain just as much as pleasure and success to be whole and continue growing.

Maynard is such an inspiration, I almost feel ashamed for finding out about him so recently, few years ago. Ive grown to have so much respect and admiration for him, would love to volunteer some work for whatever he needs lol, man is awesome. Edit: also, huge thanks to Revolver for posting this!

Maynards music, wine, jujitsu, and many other endeavors have helped him grow a strong love of community which will spread his legacy for many enjoyable years to come. Maynard is a teacher worth subscribing to.. NOT worshipping like a God, that's weird. Well done, Mate.

I’m in love with Maynard! Everything about him drives me wild. 🔥🔥🔥🎤

Trying to grow grapes for wine is an ever-present reminder of how little control we ultimately have. It's a constant exercise in knowing when to manage things and when to step away and let nature do what it will.

0:00 How I was introduced to Puscifer. One of the greatest experiences

One of the most inspiring, innovative, uncompromising and astronomically talented creative minds of modern times. Everything he does is art, just as art is everything. An individual so clearly and intently in tune with the nature of the universe and with the nature of his own being that he’s probably as enlightened as we can hope to be in this age. The fact that knowing he would be rolling his eyes and feeling irritated by this comment is testament to that.

4:21 that's very rare. And I not mean feeding a bird with your hand. That happiness. That smile.. very rarely seen by us fans. ❤️

Absolute beautiful human , this is why I love art & life , a totally refreshing view on the way In which we should be absorbing our time & appreciate it.

Who wouldve thought when those first sounds of tool hit the main streem air waves that almost 30 years later he would still be this creative down to earth (in his own way) genius

We are lucky as people to have him as a guidance source, he gets it, like truly gets it, so much can be learned and taught from that.

So good to hear an artist in the 21st century bring up the concept of being an active link in the chain between the past and future. While I have no doubt that Maynard has a good understanding of the problems this world faces, he is living as if what he does in the present will have a positive impact on the future regardless how bad that future might be. Such a breath of fresh air in a world that has become so focused on an ever present now and nothing else. Leave a legacy, a positive one.

Keep it up Maynard we love it ...down to earth like the rest of us....u rock!

This man is an example of integrity, intellectual and ethical honesty. Only giants do things with passion and dedication without asking or waiting for rewards. I love and respect him for that. And I wish him good weather for his adored grapes. Bravo MJK.

I dont know if you read comments on here mr. Keenan. I appreciate you. Your music. I think what you're doing is way cool man. You're insight on life is sharp. Not everyone figures out how to tap into that like you do. Cool video man. Hope to see more. And btw. Pucifer.... man you nailed it. You all do great! Thanx man.

Some words that convey how much of a fan I am, while also showing everyone how I "get it".

1:15 mark...........fast forward to "Invincible" in 2019 from the new Fear Inoculum album lyrics: "Warrior struggling To remain relevant Warrior struggling To remain consequential"

Always knew this about Maynard, many don't know he graduated top of his class at West point and is an expert Marksman. Tool has always been my favorite band since I first heard them back when they started I'm 53 now and still listen to at least one tool song everyday

ONCE AGAIN JAMES , YOU HAVE SO PERFECTLY PUT INTO WORDS MY PERSPECTIVE AND PASSION THAT FUELS MY BEATING HEART. YOU SEE WHAT OTHERS CANT OR REFUSE TO. THANK YOU FOR BEING♥

HAVE YOU ALWAYS HAD 'THE GIFT', TO BE OBJECTIVE OR ONE DAY DID YOU HAVE AN EPIPHANY ? BEING ABLE TO SEE THE WHYS AND UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS THAT EFFECT SOMEONE OR A SITUATION IS SO IMPORTANT . ITS GOOD TO SEE A PERSON WHO IS UTILIZING , SYMPATHIZING AND GIVING OTHERS HOPE AND RENEWED WILL.

Ive been a professional artist in my field for over a decade. Nowhere on Maynard's level of course but in my own way, in my own trade I've made myself a global reputation and am proud of the work I've done. About 3 years ago I started to feel like I was spending more time doing the whole hustle and the "appearance" work of being an artist than the actual art. My finance and I bought a small farm and started getting into regenerative farming. Since then, I've spent less time in my studio but the time I do spend is so much more inspired and appreciated, I feel I've found balance, I'm doing something important by healing the environment and providing good healthy food to my community, and I feel more connected with an aspect of myself that is deep and primal. I also feel that its helped me balance the financial instability of a creative career in a way that, as Maynard says here, is truly sustainable. Small scale farming, I believe, is something a lot of people in creative careers could really benefit from getting involved in.

Man, what a well-spoken individual.

Finding the art in the labor of making it has to be one of the most satisfying experience one can have.

I love you. We need more of this mindset.

Tiny monsters. Today's soul opening song. I love that Maynard is here with us sharing his experience with his life. He's a treasure.

I’m so glad that I found Tools music and they have been all I pretty much listen to lately. Now listening to Maynard I understand why their music is so entrancing. I can’t drink alcohol so wine is out of the question but growing vegetables isn’t. It almost makes me want to start or work on a farm. We need more smaller sustainable farms to purify ourselves. I would have thought he was some pretentious douce if I heard this when I was younger probably out of some sort of jealousy now I can appreciate his mind as well as his music. I fall down theses rabbit holes now I’m stuck in the tool Maynard rabbit hole. Let’s see what I can gleen. My other favorite musician rabbit holes have been Iggy Pop, Serj Tankian and Lou Reed. Those we’re my favorites. Now with all the information we can receive it’s actually the one good part of being able to have access to people and ideas the Internet revolution has brought to us. There are tons of negatives as well I’m gonna stop here at the positives.

Good for him to create a legacy, and to understand the importance of work. He seems very level headed and not burnt out rock star.

He's The Man

I find following this man's posts & reading the comments to be the best entertainment I've ever had & lots of knowledge along the way. I will be recommending this to all my friends looking for something interesting to 'watch'. Not joking. This is like the most interesting college lecture in the world & it evolves & grows.

How am I only just now finding this 🤦🏽‍♂️

I listen to Tool everyday and hear something new sounds, notes etc. in all there songs everytime they are one of the best bands ever hands down.

Maynard is a great example of what Abraham Maslow described as a self actualized being.

Maynard's a genius I do listen to him every day

I bought the new Perfect Circle Eat The Elephant today!!! Wise man

As a farmer and small business owner this message he puts forward resonates deeply with me. Thanks for the glimpse into his other endeavours and philosophy of life. Beautiful. 🌱❤️🤘

I love when rockstars live their life, do all the crazy shit, become humbled by it, and then they actually have great stuff to teach. So much mainstream music wants you to be an addict and buy buy buy all while having shallow ass lyrics that they didnt even write. This guy is an artist. Most mainstream music today isnt art, its crap entertainment. Its formula. Mjk and florence welch are my favorites in music. Id love to see them sing together.

I love this guy.

Im just blown away...the past few days I had been wondering if I should continue with all my "unrelated" projects. I love playing music and ive taken up guitar recently to move in a new direction. I have always loved on hands on projects though and science. So recently ive started all the projects I wanted to for so long now that I left a bad relationship that was consuming all my energy. Ive started growing mushrooms, im building a kiln and hoping to make my own pottery and will eventually be growing food and herbs. Im not as rich as this guy, but I relate to everything he says about how his hobbies and projects cross pollinate eachother with fresh inspiration and most of all keep him innovating in new directions. This video is a direct answer to the exact question floating around my mind for days...im blown away, thankful, re-inspired, reassured that im on the right path and not going to lie, pretty envious. The only thing that's been keeping me going so far is the old adage "don't let the length of time a goal takes you, discourage you from pursuing it. The time will pass anyway" and I added to that by saying "well if im 40 and I only just finish what I started, at least I'll be 40 with the accomplishments and not just 40". Quite amazing he is. I believe James Hetfield is similarly minded and they are my two favourite bands, perhaps they resonate something on a deeper level through their musix. Something that speaks of similar character I have within myself. He also often refers to the primal nature and needs of mankind which is what this fight is all about really, the artists, the growers and dissidents. Fighting to restore that centre of human pride and meaning through work, innovation and celebration of life, opposed to a purely utilitarian, working class lifestyle. If you are reading this Keenan, you're a total inspiration.

First i listened to a tool song i New that that guy named Mynard has a great taste for everything...music...wine...food...life style...

I work for him at his tasting room in old town and this is the first video I’ve seen Of him other than Rogan. He’s cool. I have been off-grid almost a year here in the Verde valley and can AFFIRM this area will spit you out if you aren’t doing your soul work I talk about it all the time in my videos! Love this!

All I can say is WOW!!! all respect for Maynard.

I respect this man! He’s a MILITARY VETERAN!!! PEACE. TEXAS NAVY VETERAN 🇺🇸⚓️

guy is a genius

I’d work for Maynard. If I lived in Arizona. Maybe one day if my journey finds me in the Verde Valley. This man is grounded and has sown the seeds to be relevant when he is no longer in this dimension. That is truly admirable.

It is absolutely crazy how i got back into this band again. I listen to all types of music. Ive been listening to a lot of reggae, and one band i really like is Stickfigure. Their album dropped the same day as Fear Inoculum. Seeing that Tool had an album coming out i had to listen to the title track. Was instantly hooked again. Once the album dropped, i listen to it daily. I havent heard an album like F I in a very long time! Every track is on point!! They did an amazing job on this album!! Hope we dont have to wait another 13 years for another album!

maynard is so daddy. his work, his philosophy, his art....lordt.

He got his purple belt! Dudes a legit grandmaster at life.

Why can't this be an hour long. Seriously I want to absorb as much wisdom as I can from this man.

I want to say thank you for this report. It keeps me going on

Well he is an artist,very productive and seems very happy in what he does and where he lives.he is in a good place for himself,which is a good thing.as far as mother nature is concerned,she is funny.she just wants people to take care of her and respect her.thanks👍🌟

when i watched some of his older interviews i always saw him as pretentious, but now that he's older, i'm older i see him as a genuinely good working guy, some of the celebs reach this kind of fame, they do drugs, they party, they sell out, they get lazy as people, but maynard here makes wine, has a couple of bands under his belt and has good stories to tell, he's just an interesting guy, he's not some generic celeb of his age that owns 6 ten million mansions and has people doing the most simple tasks for him all day everyday he knows what to do to not get lost in the fame y'know, he's sane, he wasn't swallowed by this celebrity status, he works, he has his vineyard, he doesn't give a fuck lol btw. it's crazy how he has exactly the same voice as damian lewis

He's 100% right. At some point over the past 40+ years many within civilized existence began to believe that easier & faster equates to being 'better'. People have lost touch with the self reliance and resourcefulness that has allowed humanity to evolve, exist, and survive throughout centuries in the face of challenge. There's too much relying on the hive for guidance and direction in life. So many are terrified of facing the unknowns bare handed and alone, with only your instincts and self confidence to guide you.

They should have called this: "Blood Into Wine 2: The Second Coming". I think Maynard would like that. :{J

I straight up love Maynard!! Just a great guy all around. I would love to come to his vineyard and see what all he has done with the Merkin, and just chill with him would be so AWESOME!! WE ❤YOU MJK!!! You have helped me so much with your music in so many ways that I cannot even begin to describe it. THANK YOU BROTHER!!!

"Warrior struggling to remain relevant" - Tool @ 2019

Not much of a fan music-wise, but I have a respect for what Maynard is doing with his life in the broader sense as seen here.

You know why I quit listening to anything Maynard said? Maynard in a Rolling Stones magazine in the early 2000's: "If I'm so influential, then why are you still sitting in your mom's basement listening to my music?" The h3ll with that guy

Hey Maynard, I am a cider maker/apple grower here in MN and have a great family and a day job. I share your views on creating community and thinking about future generations. You are spot on, the struggle is real and the struggle is worth it. If in MN sometime stop by and we can share a cider.

Maynard has always been a stranger I loved and after seeing this he is now a familiar person that I love.

The point James, is that it gives you peace.

Holy crap ! MJK was 1st Cav too?? I was in that same division!

I have my own farm + my full time job. It's daunting. I don't know how this man does it. It's inspirational.

Maynard is a man with much wisdom, insight, passion, and depth. 💝 this dude.

Best props... holding a 1st Cavalry coffee cup. Please MJK keep the music and arts coming. 🤘🤘🍺🤘🤘

Them tomatoes where lookin nice . Cause I saw Maynard plant them

Just awesome that he's here in my home state, living in Jerome. Above Jerome, on the mountain, I took my first deer. Really cool to see him living with the land. Blessings to you Maynard.

I'm glad for him.