Non-Metalhead Listens to LATERALUS by TOOL and Blindly Reviews it - ANALYSIS + REACTION

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0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Song Background/History
3:08 - Disclaimer
3:40 - Song Begins
16:05 - Initial Thoughts
17:27 - Expert’s Corner
21:17 - Grading the Song
26:36 - Final Thoughts
"Lateralus" is a song by American progressive metal band Tool. The song is the third single and title track of their third studio album Lateralus. The song is known for its distinct time signatures and corresponding lyrical patterns. The time signatures of the chorus of the song change from 9/8 to 8/8 to 7/8; as drummer Danny Carey says, "It was originally titled 9-8-7. For the time signatures. Then it turned out that 987 was the 16th number of the Fibonacci sequence. So that was cool."
Lateralus is the third studio album by American rock band Tool. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling more than 555,200 copies in its first week of release. It was certified double platinum by the RIAA on August 5, 2003. On February 13, 2015, the album was certified Gold by the BPI. It was also certified platinum in Australia, and double platinum in Canada. The band won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the song "Schism" in 2002. Lateralus was ranked No. 123 on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "Definitive 200" list.
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@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Any songs or albums you want me to check out? Personal reviews sent directly to you.👇 ko-fi.com/musickingdom/commissions Little did I know - the print on my shirt is of seashells. (Fibonacci Sequence) Can’t make this shit up. Agree or disagree? Share your thoughts!

@tomhardy6422 Год назад

You won't regret the experience of Parabol/Parabola (2 tracks, but meant to be heard back to back). Another great message that moves ya, and much more digestible groove. 👍

@eversteal Год назад

To pick a favorite Tool-song is hard, it shifts depending on how I’m feeling and where my life is at. But some essential songs would be: 46 & 2 The Grudge Descending Vicarious Eulogy Prison Sex Opiate Sober Pneuma The Pot Right In Two H. These are just my two cents. That being said, you really can’t go wrong with Tool. They are more than a band. More than music. Tool is an experience. Tool is purpose. Tool is life.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Hell of a comment. Much appreciated!🌀

@lordbyron6265 Год назад

My favourite Tool song is "Schism." But "Pneuma" is up there too.

@TheJerryCan Год назад

I like The Pot and Sober a lot. My favorite metal band is probably Megadeth there is almost never a dull moment in their songs while still having tons of character.

@justintorres502 Год назад

Sir, I do believe you and Tool will go together like peanut butter and jelly. Also, I think the "listenability" of a lot of Tool songs actually goes up after multiple listens. Once you know exactly where the song is going and you can really just ride with it it becomes amazingly enjoyable, but at first yeah Tool songs can be a little jarring and hard to bop to for some people. Just my opinion. Great breakdown dude. ✊🏽

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated! I’d compare what you described to a roller coaster, in the best way possible.

@HunkyTalkenMonkey01 Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom That's true. A great roller coaster gets better and better once you are familiar with it

@RHODES-lf8wi Год назад

I was thinking the same thing when they get a chance to listen and not analyze the song they are all more powerful I think.

@michaelworlton6746 Год назад

You are absolutely correct. Good take

@marcguidetti3081 Год назад

when the Tool Army finds a good reactor we flock to that channel like moths to a flame. and you sir definetly got it

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@O_U_No_It_2 Год назад

Seconded 🌀

@mmoviefan7 Год назад

yes

@joeyattaway756 Год назад

We are the Tooligans

@snotenboom Год назад

Facts

@MostlyCloudy Год назад

Never be ashamed to cry to Tool. All good Tool fans do. 🤗

@GimmeJimmy23 Год назад

If you don't, you're not Tooling it right.

@crazydrummer181 Год назад

Not gonna lie. I cried the happiest tears of my life when I discovered this album by accident on lsd. It was a profound experience.

@danisyx5804 Год назад

#truth

@robtintelnot9107 Год назад

I've never cried to greatest band ever. I get the chills.

@matthew6427 Год назад

Not me, I'm a man and therefore, never cry or show emotion... 😭

@kevinkennedy1562 Год назад

Here we go again!! Welcome to one of the greatest bands of all time. Tool, made up of Vocalist Maynard James Keenan, Guitarist Adam Jones, Bassist Justin Chancellor, and the Octopus on Drums Mr. Danny Carry. In general the Tool discography can be divided between their early years which had a more aggressive, angry tone and their later years which is more spiritual and reflective, either way Tool has never produced a bad song. Each member are elite musicians, Tool only sounds like Tool and are a genre all their own. Maynard writes all the lyrics, and his performances are on par with some of the greatest vocalists in history. He is also a vocalist for A Perfect Circle and Puscifer both of which I highly recommended to dive into. Tool fans will tell you to stay away from reacting to any of their official videos as they distract quite a bit from the songs and lyrics, I typically recommend to just listen to their music first and then on a second go around pull up the lyrics, we promise, it'll add dimension and depth to the entire experience. Tool fans are devoted and love to watch reactions of people’s first time listening, to say they are unique doesn’t do them justice. Take your time with reactions, we don’t mind if you pause and analyze, a lot of their music is open to interpretation which is fun for all of us. Spiral out and have fun on your journey...oh and YES headphones are a must! The Staples: The Pot 46 and 2 Lateralus The Grudge Sober Schism Pneuma 7empest Right in Two Vicarious The Patient Opiate Deeper Cuts: Jambi Hooker with a Penis Pushit Pushit (Salival Version) Eulogy Disposition / Reflection / Triad (All in a row) Culling Voices Decending Swamp Song 4 Degrees Parabol/Parabola Ticks & Leaches No Quarter Maynard’s Dick Songs related to Maynard's mother. Judith Marie Keenan was a devote Baptist who suffered a paralyzing cerebral hemorrhage when Maynard was just 11-years-old. Judith would remain paralyzed for 27 years (approx. 10,000 days) until her death in 2003. Jimmy Judith (A Perfect Circle) Wings for Marie (Part 1) 10,000 Days (Wings Part 2)

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Hell yes! What a comment! 🔥 Duly noted!

@thisistheyear99 Год назад

Wicked comment and spot on. Spiral out ✌🏻🌀🌀👁

@darylingoteborg3178 Год назад

Songs you can hear over and over and always hear something else you didn’t notice previously

@tetty3235 Год назад

bro summed it all up

@horoldo77 Год назад

Yep. This!

@Mubiki Год назад

My favorite part about this song, is that by listening to it for the first time, you are actually living the message they are putting out in the song itself. The very act of exposing yourself to this music is the point of the music. The song is essentially it's own self fulfilling prophecy. We watched YOU "spiral out" , and you reflected our own joy back to us. Pretty dope.

@jakecameron2976 Год назад

I recommend every Tool song. Like their entire catalogue. From start to present. Even their covers. No seriously. And then branch out to Maynards other bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer. Lots of good content to cover my man. And believe me when I say, “the Tool Army will follow”. Spiral out my friend.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

🤣🔥 What a spiral it’ll be.

@cranboogie Год назад

🌀🌀🌀🧘🧘🧘🔥🔥🔥

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

😮‍💨😵‍💫

@chrisdallaire2668 Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom You don't even know my man - I'll watch them all :)

@fishingwithrusty Год назад

^^^^^he's right!!

@devanhammack695 Год назад

1. If you listen to more TOOL, and you learn the backstory of a few songs.. you will cry. You will be bewildered, baffled, amazed. 2. The more TOOL you listen to, the more TOOL army followers you'll get. Its a thing 3. There is no 'bad' TOOL song, the journey through their discography is like anyones journey from young, angry kid through spiritual wise adult Have fun. We're here for it As far as listenability, I think that's what really gives their songs the longevity they have. You will never get sick of their songs... they get better and better over time. Its really unique to TOOL as far as I can tell

@christinschumacher2143 Год назад

This song regularly brings tears to my eyes. Especially this moment: "I embrace my desire to Feel the rhythm, to feel connected Enough to step aside and weep like a widow To feel inspired To fathom the power To witness the beauty To bathe in the fountain To swing on the spiral"

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Stunningly beautiful, and hits home. I was not prepared.

@natebockerman8813 Год назад

just got done wiping my eyes lol!

@edwardmunoz7853 Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom you see how Tool fans just come out of everywhere 🤣 Check out A PERFECT CIRCLE " by and down the river" @ Red Rock Maynard's voice is hauntingly perfect 💯🔥

@garya7893 Год назад

As a 58 year old Floyd Zep Rush Judas Priest fan. Old school head banger They are on their own level I love Tool

@Ccastine9 Год назад

Im 35 but I started with the classics you just listed, and still love them all...but then found Tool after High School. Indeed on their own level.

@kemahmike8422 Год назад

Wings for Marie and 10,000 Days. These two songs are meant to be heard together as a story arc. Somber, moving, triumphant - it captures the raw emotion of Maynard about his mother’s passing.

@davidburkholder4764 Год назад

As you're about to learn, Tool fans are much different than fans of any other Band you've ever heard before. I will tell you this. I started listening to Tool in the early 90s and I thought I was a fan, but when I went to see them live for the 1st time, it was life changing experience. Only one other Band I've ever seen live even came close to doing that to me and that was Pink Floyd, and they're a Band you will never be able to see live. So, if you ever get the chance to go see Tool live, DO IT, because some day probably not to far off, they won't be doing anymore live performances.

@yhossarian Год назад

Another great breakdown! Pneuma is another track from Tool thats really interesting. It's full of poly-rhythms - Danny Carey is an uncanny drummer.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@MikeGraceJediDad Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom that is an EXCELLENT suggestion.

@nozee77 Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom Watch the drum cam version of this on Vic Firth's channel! You'll be blown away!

@zazune56 Год назад

46 and 2. The Grudge..holding grudges and how they will destroy you..all their music is very deep lyrically ..gotta have the lyrics!

@frankspaan6160 Год назад

46&2 would be good to do next. Not sure if you're into Jung and "The Shadow" but honestly, you're gonna love it as much as Lateralus. Great reaction!

@illuminahde Год назад

Yeah, keep digging through their catalog. It's all great "What a journey this is." You're right my friend. It's so good

@chrisgamble5843 Год назад

And now you know...Spiral Out! Now, Learn to Swim! FYI...all of T00L Army has cried...many times over many yrs because of this band. The joy, love, angst, understanding of self that we have learned from this band is immeasurable.

@gregoryrobb2604 Год назад

Tool doesn't have a bad song. They are an amazing band to see live as well. Excellent analysis 👏..

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@lenni-hazels Год назад

They only have great songs and a few strange interludes on their albums ;-)

@copbabycombo1311 Год назад

Stfu every band has a bad song. I'm a Tool fan but at I am not so blind as to claim they have no bad song.

@lenni-hazels Год назад

@@copbabycombo1311 Just a matter of opinion? Maybe first EP and Undertow have some ok songs, but after that they never really had a miss.

@copbabycombo1311 Год назад

@@lenni-hazels I just find it so annoying when people say their favorite band has no bad songs. It is so stupid.

@Stainddiablo Год назад

Most Tool songs are a journey. They are not the most listenable songs for a one time listen, the more you listen to them the more they grow on you and you pick up new things. They are all long with builds and changes. Like you said about some art, most Tool songs aren't immediately understandable or clear. To be honest, listening to Tool requires thinking and some work to really get it (like you did here). That's why they aren't for everyone, but the people like me who love them really love them, there just isn't anyone like them. Not to mention each member of the band is amazing and Danny Carey on drums is my favorite drummer. Good reaction! Looking forward to more Tool songs. Easier to digest Tool songs imo: The Pot, Aenema, Schism, Sober, 46 and 2. Great but maybe a little more work: Right in Two, Vicarious, The Grudge. We all love all the Tool songs though.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Very well said!

@Soliloquy66 Год назад

Indeed...well said. It would be fun to have the technical guy break down the Grudge and the vocal aspect of that song would be amusing. And too I would add, Pushit from the Salival album is always pleasant trip.

@Stainddiablo Год назад

@Scott Grabo I do love Pushit. While i like the Salival version, I think I'm in the minority by preferring the original version, but think both are great. There are too many good ones, I also really like H and that seems to not get as much love.

@IHWKR Год назад

You explained why we say Tool is life. You've opened the rabbit hole, let it take you on a journey.❤

@briani4959 Год назад

Lateralus is great but its not my favorite song on the album, Parabol + Parabola is for the excellent music and lyrics, more to the vocals too imo.

@coryg7051 Год назад

"I'm almost tearing up" 1000 listens later "I'm STILL almost tearing up"

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

That’s how it goes!

@svenvervloet1273 Год назад

Listenability = you are able to listen to this song a thousand times. After 50 times you will be able to let go the (over-)analyzing ear and just enjoy it. Still you will discover new details and layers. The great thing is: every Tool song on every album takes you on a ride like that. Enjoy! And thanks for your reaction to this music!

@spiralcasemods392 Год назад

I think you'd appreciate Tool's Parabol / Parabola as your next Tool song adventure. It ties very well with the spiritual theme of Lateralus.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Noted! 🌀

@xtop23 Год назад

I actually wholeheartedly agree with this posting. Parabol / Parabola will blow you away...... the first half is heart the second half is muscle.

@fyndor Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom What I would give to hear the Parabol -> Parabola transition again for the first time... Keep in mind that Tool is a visual band. I don't know if you incorporate video from music videos in your reactions, but you are robbing yourself and your viewers if you don't include the visuals for the songs that have music videos. The guitarist, Adam Jones, quit work on Jurassic Park visual effects to start Tool. Him, along with his partner in crime now, Alex Grey, create very compelling visuals to accompany the songs. If you describe yourself as a Tool fan, you will know who the artist Alex Grey is. How many bands can you say that have a visual artist unofficially linked to them to the point that fans would be able to point out that artists work no matter whether they have seen the painting or not? You haven't experience Tool until you have seen a live show and watched their video DJs live mix Tool visuals. They were doing stunning full screen movie backdrops to their songs in 97 when I saw them and they have only gotten better. The entire damn stage was a screen during one tour and the visuals were behind them, above them, under them, and probably inside them for all I know. Their last album had a video screen on the actual album and when you opened it, it plays a movie. That is all to say, they REALLY care about their visuals and you will have a better experience if you hear the story with the visuals in place as well. They don't all have a video, but he ones that do you absolutely should include in your edit and watch live while recording. These aren't your typical music videos. These were loved and slaved over for 6 months to sometimes more than a year before being released. Also, while I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this song, I think you might might find it suffers from the same problems you had with Lateralus, if I'm understanding your point. This album was very artistic in nature I feel, where as songs off Aenima are more musically straight forward often times. 46&2 for instance has an adjacent message that is also very deep, an absolute monster of a song, but I feel will have significantly more replayability for most musical tastes than Lateralus or Parabol/Parabola. There is a reason the songs that became radio hits were radio hits. There are also songs that weren't, because they are too long to be played on the radio, but what can you do?

@carlosandleon Год назад

I personally don't like Parobala very much

@UsuckMine Год назад

👍 agreed.. spiral out!

@planetcampervan Год назад

Tool are just next level artists , I get something from Tool that i cant get from any other band ...they are just sublime, my fave band in the universe ....you wouldn't be the first grown guy that I've seen weep at the beauty of this piece of art....spiral out...

@rodneypaul3035 Год назад

46 and 2. A must!

@HybridMiranda Год назад

Maynard has extreme vocal flexibility- if you want a feeling for his abilities, I HIGHLY recommend 'The Pot' and 'The Grudge'. There's also a live version of 'Sober' where you get a REALLY good feeling for how intense he can be. Danny Carey is the drummer, and there's an incredible live drumcam video of him playing Pneuma, which though isn't as complex as most TOOL songs compositionally, you can see why he's in the top 10 drummers of metal. One interesting thing about TOOL is that they compose their songs a bit backwards. Danny (drums) writes his piece first, or with the guitar and bassist. Then the guitarist and bassist write their pieces, and they hand off the full instrumental to Maynard, who works on the lyrics and vocals. Maynard has commented that it can be irritating when the musicians decide to change something so he has to redo his work XD

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Many of history’s best musicians also worked backwards! I think it’s a way of letting “the music” dictate the creative process. 🌀

@jeffwilkinson8742 Год назад

Welcome to the Tool Army. I appreciate your approach to music. You approach these songs with history and lore that no other channel does. I'm going to dive into your videos in the same way you're about to dive into Tool's library. I get the feeling that Tool has always been the band your self has been looking for. I was lucky that my friends helped me see this a lifetime ago. Cheers dude.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated Jeff!

@thomasmalmin6194 Год назад

Few bands have ever put so much deliberate thought and effort into every aspect of their music before, and I relish riding down this particular rabbit hole with you.

@chriscafiero5921 Год назад

I get the chills and every time I hear this song. I even cry sometimes. The music and lyrics and the meaning of the words resonate how I feel spiritually.

@ingobordewick6480 Год назад

Simply put, this is one of the greatest rock songs ever recorded. No question about it. It's a perfect masterpiece of 4 absolutly great musicians.

@scottspears9347 Год назад

Wish all people would realize how beautiful and special that their music is

@AM-ko4pi Год назад

I would like to make a point about listenability on the song and most Tool songs. The more you listen to the song, the more listenable it becomes. You will tend to look for more of the intricacies you missed the first time and the second time and the third time… I would agree that most people’s initial score or feeling of listenability is usually low when it comes to a first listen of a Tool song, but the more often you listen to it, the more your opinion will change on that subject.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Great point.

@crazydrummer181 Год назад

I like how you mentioned Joni Mitchell. She’s a big inspiration to the singer of this band.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Had no idea!

@tadunn3 Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom A Perfect Circle, another band that Maynard is in, covered The Fiddle and The Drum by Joni Mitchell

@heyskipj Год назад

When talking about lyrics I thought it was a compliment when saying the things they are not (Joni Mitchell happens to be an idol of Maynard's). It tells me these lyrics are unique and stand on their own. Looking forward to "The Grudge" and "46 & 2" (and every Tool song) next.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Agreed. A “9 out of 10” can look like two very different things - executed at an exceptional level.

@xtop23 Год назад

TOOL music is finished like no music is ever finished. It's a complete thing. It's so obvious that it turns you essentially into a tuning fork...... it just makes you resonate. I listen to Beethoven's 5th..... the 3rd movement.... and it's the same for me. Something so perfectly complete.... is rare.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

I’m the same way, hence my deep affinity for truly great music.

@tomhardy6422 Год назад

I see you also know the movie "Amadeus" very well. (Your first sentence quotes Antonio about Mozart) Then you mention Beethoven. In a TOOL reaction comment. You, sir, have good taste.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Tool fans 🤝 classical music

@xtop23 Год назад

@@tomhardy6422 Appreciated .... and good catch. It seemed to sum up my feelings re; Tool's music. It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that their fans are also classical lovers. The romance composers especially. Heavy strings ..... lots of satisfying ebbs and flows. Mozart just didn't seem right...... he was more "pop" to Beethoven's "heavy metal."

@thedrumfreak97 Год назад

Love the way you approached this. 46 & 2 would be a great next step into the Tool rabbit hole.

@scottmccumber5810 Год назад

Man, out of all the reaction channels I've seen, your videos are some of the most professional, well put together, well edited, content rich, conceptually brilliant offerings a reaction channel has made in years. I cant believe I've stumbled upon your channel in its infancy and that I'll get to be along for the ride. If you keep doing rock reactions to bands like Metallica, Tool, Iron Maiden, etc., your views and subs are going to explode. These fans are some of the most passionate in music and they will show up in droves I promise you. As for Tool, I've been a Tool fan for 25 years, and Lateralus is probably their "nerdiest" song. Stinkfist is my personal favorite tool song. It's such a jam. However, 46&2 is probably, if I look at it objectively, their single best song. It balances technicality with listenability perfectly with profound lyrics. I look forward to you tackling that one in the future. Anyway, enjoy your journey man! Great job! Say hi to your "Professional Older Brother" for me Lol and tell him keep up the good work!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated Scott! 🤘🏼

@MostlyCloudy Год назад

Try Schism. It's the Tool song that won a Grammy for this album. Also, 46&2 and Pushit from their previous album.

@ryanzeigler9763 Год назад

I get most of the recommendations so far but you are a considerate and articulate listener. I suggest we cut to the chase and get straight to "Right in Two"

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Noted! Greatly appreciated.

@irishman2630 Год назад

Great breakdown on the entirety of the song. Tool is not for everyone. They are a cerebral band, much like Rush, or the earlier works of Pink Floyd. To people who are open to ideas and insights, Tool has gotten some of them through many of life's tribulations like divorce, financial woes and even the death of loved ones. I see a lot of reviewers just grooving to Tool's music and missing completely what you so eloquently covered. It's like seeing the statue of David and saying, "nice marble!" But I digress... Thank you for the analysis and I hope you'll delve deeper into Tool's catalog. May I suggest Invincible, which concerns an aging warrior, and Stinkfist which I will leave to your interpretation. Maynard is a wordsmith, and his lyrics can be interpreted differently by different listeners, but it always seems to mean to YOU what you need it to. Happy hunting!

@danakerjbam Год назад

As others have said, you're clearly in the right place and time to go down the Tool path RIGHT NOW. You've already done it completely right - headphones, lyrics, and just going with every change. Cannot wait to see you musical pro have his mind bent and blown with the tempo and time sigs to come. I predict he'll find his joy in it the more he learns the musical language. It's all a journey. Suggested songs next: The Pot 46&2 Pushit Pneuma Descending Can't wait till you get to 3rd Eye...

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Noted! 🔥

@ericugarte4584 Год назад

Wings for Marie part 1 and 2. Artsy, religious, philosophical, anger, rage, awe, deep sadness, beauty, elevating. Just a beautiful piece together.

@dougk359 Год назад

Yep, a list of Tool songs that make people cry is incomplete without these 2 masterpieces.

@Nightbreed82 Год назад

Brilliant analysis! I concur with your ratings in each category. As a Tool fan for 26 years, it's hard to recommend just one song at a time. Considering how much you liked Lateralus, I think you should listen to *"Parabol/Parabola"* next (also from the Lateralus album). It's one song split into two tracks, so you'll want to search out both *Parabol* and *Parabola.* *Parabol* is the build-up and intro that leads right into *Parabola.* As for the meaning of the lyrics, it's somewhat open for interpretation. It seems to refer to our pineal gland which holds DMT, Melatonin, etc. and releases our natural pain killers. Being the focal point used in meditation, the pineal gland is believed to hold the "third eye" which in turn is believed to be where the collective consciousness is accessible. A parabola itself has a focal point so the song can also be talking about how we as humans are on a path shaped like a parabola. Our existence begins (even before birth) then at a certain point we experience life (the curve that a parabola has near its focal point) then we return to a different point after death with the third eye perceiving the collective consciousness. I don't personally subscribe to that particular philosophy, but it seems to be what the lyrics are about. Hope you enjoy the song as much as I do!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Well said, and much appreciated!

@devilbob Год назад

This band and especially this song changed my view on the music permanently! Good luck on TOOLs adventure, we will follow

@homeforbreakfast Год назад

This is their best spiritual album. You should do the whole album. The other albums are fantastic in their own right, with spirituality sprinkled in.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Hell to the fuckin yes.

@RubenRodriguez-qh2dx Год назад

Excellent song, great reaction🤘🏼🔧

@uGotGot1618 Год назад

Amazing reaction. No shame in some tears; it’s a deeply emotional ride. I love that moment at around 8:05 in the song when they move Maynard way back in the mix. If you’re really along from the ride it feels like you are being swallowed up by the music right along with him. That overwhelming moment of immersion is one of my favorite moments in any song ever. Enjoy the Tool ride brother, it will be one of the best you ever take.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Well said, and much appreciated!

@uGotGot1618 Год назад

@@TheMusicKingdom appreciate you!

@jeanineluedemann4049 Год назад

Great reaction and analysis of my favorite band! Please do more Tool! I would like to suggest Forty Six and Two, Parabola/Parabola (listen to these both, one is an intro to the other) and Pneuma.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@ReinhardtBII Год назад

You ought to check out Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (Live in Colorado 2016). Six of the most incredible musicians you'll ever lay eyes on. Clean singing, harsh vocals, a violin, insane drummer, bassist, two amazing guitar players. Magic made into sound.

@MikeGraceJediDad Год назад

TBH you should have started with "The Pot" or "Stinkfist" or "Schism." Thise are the most accessible ones to pretty much any other genre. And for clarity, after this one, their other deeply Spiritual song "Pneuma" with the drum cam is an amazing experience, especially for anyone with the least musical or performance experience or training.

@sevenduster27 Год назад

Damn man that was an emotional ride brotha! Keep spiraling out 🌀 with 🔥👽👽TOOL👽👽🔥 You’d absolutely love “pneuma”, they have a drum cam version where they are LIVE in Boston!! Mind blowing 🤯

@karadouglass1772 Год назад

Awesome reaction! When I saw your shirt before the music even started, I just wanted to laugh because I thought " so ironic ". As a spiritual person myself, this was a great song for a first time Tool reaction. When I stumbled upon Tool (2001), I appreciated the music very much. It wasn't until I was older that the lyrics really hit. In my opinion, you need to have some/a lot of world experience to truely appreciate Tool's songs. Parabol/Parabola was my first song and I would love for you to listen to it. Also Pneuma. Sober is great, but better to watch live Tool, in my opinion, is a great live band. So when you listen to the studio music, it can be hard. 10,000 days is the only studio album I can listen to over and over again because of better production and the flow of the general album. Keep up the good work! Love from Australia.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Very well said, Kara! 🫶🏼🌀🤘🏼

@kcairns1 Год назад

Well that was an easy subscribe! Goosebumps through your whole reaction, really like your approach. I cant say anything that other Tool mega fans havent already said so…I’ll definitely be checking in on more of your reactions!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!!

@Millipaedo Год назад

Tool is an amazing band for their musicality and lyrics, I would personally recommend invincible and the pot very poetic lyricism and a all around amazing put together double of songs

@johnseward2934 Год назад

You just experienced one of the greatest tracks of music ever made. From any perspective and genre of music. Some would argue and I would agree, that the album Lateralus is Tool's crowning achievement from start to finish. Which isn't too say any of their other albums or songs are bad, because honestly each track is fantastic in its own way, but its one of the few albums you can put up there with Dark Side of the Moon tier albums. And this song in particular is top tier for the album. I would add that since the song nearly brought tears to your eyes, that is the hallmark of holistic beauty beyond pure melody. In any case, many of their songs are challenging upon first, second, tenth listen, but this is one of those songs that the more you listen and hear the other details, nuances, etc it gets better every time.

@O_U_No_It_2 Год назад

I commend you for this format of highlighting the lyrics within the expert musicianship. TY 🤙🏻

@zeffevnon Год назад

Loved seeing you review this! It's great to see someone listen to Tool with an open mind and an earnest attitude. I'll throw out a couple recommendations: 'Pneuma' from this same album is a great track with similar spiritual themes and gnarly tempos/polyrhythms, although it's arguable less 'listenable' than Lateralus. Also, the song '7emptest' from their 2019 album Fear Inoculum is another standout track with great composition. It went on to win a Grammy for best metal performance, despite being over fifteen minutes long... it's a beast of a song. Anyway... hope to see you guys listen to more Tool!! 🤘

@randyman1331 Год назад

I have been waiting for this, well done sir.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Glad you enjoyed! 🤘🏼🌀

@brettlyons7809 Год назад

Great breakdown! Would love to see you react to Forty Six & 2 or The Pot (both by Tool). Metallica’s One would also be a great song to breakdown.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Noted!

@guitaroffthecuff-davids5528 Год назад

Dude. I enjoyed your reaction so much. This song was perfect for you. Great moment! Subscribed!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@itenshidoom Год назад

Before I even see your reaction to the song, your introduction and vibe is amazing and I love it. You earned a sub right there.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@jastyle521 5 месяцев назад

One of the best reations of tool. I love the deep insight that you are feeling and understanding of a deep lyrical band. Keep spiraling out.

@matthewyankum4086 Год назад

Great review for a first listen. I’ve been a Tool fan since the mid 90’s and I must say they only get better as you listen to them more and more. I hope you dive into all of their music. They are amazing to say the least. My favorite band

@edwardhelms Год назад

Really enjoyed your analysis!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lmkeniston216 Год назад

First-time visitor-I enjoyed your style of analysis. I’m not used to assigning scores but the one you gave to this was pretty decent and indicative of respect as well as your underlying knowledge. To be fair, I think of this entire album as a tone poem, meant to be listened to in one sitting, in sequence. Once fully assimilated in that manner, the “listenability” of each individual song is significantly enhanced regardless of sequence, but particularly when each complements the flow of its neighboring songs. Subscribed.

@matthewhill5990 Год назад

Check out Parabol/Parabola. It's from Lateralus. The two songs bleed together.

@robertmccain7344 Год назад

I must say, that was one of the best and most honest reviews I’ve ever watched. I must also add, being a musician myself that once you start the Tool journey it’s hard to stop. In regards to complexity and listenability, the entire “Fear Inoculum” album is a must. Review or not, do yourself a favor and check it out. A Masterpiece. Thanks for what you do and keep it up!

@TheWenzaa Год назад

Welcome to the Tool journey friend! Their entire library is amazing, but there's a few that should be listened to together - do yourself a huge favour, and listen to "Parabol" + "Parabola" together, "Disposition" + "Reflection" + "Triad" in order together, and "Lipan Conjuring" + "Lost Keys(Blame Hoffman)" + "Rosetta Stoned" in order together. You will definitely need the lyrics for "Rosetta Stoned" handy... Also, the track "46+2" has some similar topical themes to "Lateralus", and may be right up your alley for your next Tool review. Spiral out!

@wuphat Год назад

Always wonderful to see another join the army.

@66marbor Год назад

Good review and very thorough. ✌️

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@beich70 Год назад

What until you hear the timing of Pneuma . Great reaction, there are so many works of art to explore. I look forward to seeing more from you.

@DJMAERZ 2 месяца назад

You really jumped into the deep end for your first TOOL song. With that said, this was really good. I enjoy when people with a different background, whether that be musically or socially, are enjoying things I love. Thank you!

@chrishexx3360 Год назад

Great reaction. Really well produced. Even after a thousand listens, this song along with many of their others, brings me to tears. Greatest band to grace my ears.

@BrianKilner Год назад

"What a journey this is!" You have no idea. Spiral out brother. I recommend their entire catalog.

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

🌀🤘🏼

@Raunline Год назад

Great review and reaction!!! Do more Tool reactions

@VanillaGorilla541 Год назад

Great reaction brother, Tool brought me, instant subscriber, please keep the Tool coming... The power of Tool's music is much like a drug, but for your brain instead of your vein. I Highly recommend Tool's Descending, from their most current album, "Fear Inoculum" and is undoubtedly one of, if not the greatest song ever created, my opinion lol, anyways, I can't wait for next time... 🤩🤘

@LanceThompsonKssooner Год назад

Greatest band that ever existed!🤘 Possibly their best song, but they are all great. TOOL does not have a bad song.🔥🌀 EDIT: Their production only gets better on their latter albums. Leading up to Fear Inoculum in 2019 which is a studio masterpiece 👌

@theologyofthebody2870 Год назад

Thanks man! Good job!

@dallasfreeman9833 Год назад

Looking forward to more of these, especially with Tool. Also enjoyed the experts corner. Took me a few tries to really get into Tool, even as a lifelong rock fan. They’re now my favorite band and it’s not even close. Highly recommend Right in Two, Third Eye, and Wings for Marie 1 & 2 (and for what it’s worth, look up the Perfect Sync speculative version of that song).

@edleland483 Год назад

Well done, with diction and attention to detail! Parabol>Parabola should be next for you to dive into. Sidebar, there is a fair amount of attention (whether you ascribe to the theory or not, still interesting) on this entire album tuned down to 432 hZ, and even a 'Holy Gift' re-imagining of the albums track order, done by a member of the Tool Army. Lots of ways to go down this rabbit hole, Alice. Again, great job, cheers!

@ChrisSturgill-or4nt Год назад

You are th s fond r action I have watched of a TOOL song that has brought to tears. Loved it!!

@corey6393 Год назад

I have always loved that this song closes with a big ONE TWO, ONE TWO THREE. Been putting a smile on my face for decades.

@jasonblackwell5456 Год назад

One of my most favorite Maynard songs is from A Perfect Circle. Pet. Used to listen to it every night while I was serving in Iraq missing my wife and children and seeing how the war machine works from the front row.

@AmbassadorDvinn Год назад

bruh, by your reation, you are gonna absolutely love listening to tool. You probably will hear this more than once, but tool does not have a bad song. Greatest band of our time, hands down. If you decide to do another, Pneuma - the live drum cam version of danny carey, is amazing.

@ejgardner81 Год назад

Great reaction! It’s impossible to deny. They’re phenomenal and all of their music is this great but they never duplicate themselves. 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Hard to do!

@Nineven Год назад

So glad you discovered Tool! You would for sure also enjoy Gojira, they have really deep songs with amazing metaphysical lyrics, like The Art of Dying, Esoteric Surgery, Oroborus, to name just a few.

@bigdaddypiggy 9 месяцев назад

I’ve been a Tool fan ever since I 1st heard “Sober” on the radio on 98Rock Baltimore in my work truck in the summer of 93 & while I love all of their music this song has always been my favorite….it’s simply stunning it’s so good 🤤

@jambulance Год назад

Someone else may have mentioned this already but PLEASE DO PARABOL/PARABOLA BY TOOL (2 songs, but one is basically part 1 of 2 with a purposeful transition. You’ll absolutely love the lyrics and the instrumental is also top class. It’s off the same album. Also Pushit - Salival Version is another beautiful Tool track recorded live and very good quality. It has a beautiful spoken intro by the singer Maynard.

@darylingoteborg3178 Год назад

There has never been a bad tool song despite some being more subjectively awesome than others

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Those bands/artists are rare.

@josephstalin322 Год назад

I commented on the last one, but Im going to do another one If you want a deep dive into metal in the future, but don't want to be scared away immediately, do something by Nuclear Assault, Sepultura, or Motorhead, they aren't too popular in the mainstream yet very popular in the metal community (mostly), just a suggestion. Cool vid, I'm glad some people don't just blow off the Genre and and actually examine it deeply, it's very cool to see videos like this and hope you continue, these are always really cool vids, also somehow I forgot to subscribe last video so I am now.

@lammbo2 Год назад

New subscriber here! Glad I found your channel and loving your metal reviews. Suggestion for next challenge: Dream Theater Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Every member of this band is, in their own right, a master of their instrument and competent in music theory and composition. Instrumental suggestion: Ytse Jam - Majesty spelled backward - the original band name before they found out it was taken and had to rename themselves as Dream Theater. Vocal suggestion: Pull Me Under - While most fans consider this a great song, they will also tell you that it was their first DT song and what drew them in. This one even hit mainstream and had a lot of play on MTV back when they actually played music still. My favorite: Metropolis, Pt. 1 - The nine-minute song defines Dream Theater’s signature sound featuring incredibly heavy riffs and mind-altering time signature and tempo changes. It truly shows off each member of the band as they take a musical journey full of melodic harmonies and chaotic dissonant sounds that somehow all seamlessly work together.

@chrisdallaire2668 Год назад

Welcome to the army brother!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

💪🏼

@manuelquiroz4885 Год назад

Welcome to TOOL army, this guys are amazing, you must see the video pneuma, the drummer camera

@Pohgrey Год назад

My god man, you made me feel like I was listening to this song for the first time again! I got goosebumps! Lol. Thanks!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Oh snap! Glad you enjoyed!

@Mubiki Год назад

I'm a huge music lover, and needless to say Tool is my favorite. They brought me here, but I really enjoyed your thoughts, and looking forward to more reactions on all genres!

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated!

@daneason2834 Год назад

I am a Tool fan for life since 92’ but this song still gets me emotional.

@caliban007 Год назад

Would love to see you do "The Grudge" next but for just a personal experience finding a distraction free place, putting your headphones on and listening to this whole album from start to finish is definitely an experience in itself.

@jaysonkelly4830 Год назад

Amazing reaction, friend. I WAS in tears myself. You just listened to perhaps the best song of all time. That's subjective, of course. Do Pneuma next. It's the followup to this one, IMO.

@jaysonkelly4830 Год назад

After finishing the video, I totally respect your grade and your reasoning behind it. I give it a solid 9. I do not count this as a "perfect" song, but 2 of TOOL's songs DO get that rating. Jambi and Pneuma.

@zwirbel5836 Год назад

Amazing review. This makes you stand out from the other reaction channels. why do you have so few followers? subscribed... and welcome to the Tool Army

@TheMusicKingdom Год назад

Much appreciated! The channel is still pretty young, in the grand scheme of things…