Old Composer REACTS to TOOL Ænema | A Reaction and Musical Review 

Tool Army doesn't mind waiting like stalking butlers 😇

As a guitarist and drummer for the past 27 years, this channel and the way you speak so eloquently about the inner workings of music makes me so happy. THIS is what RU-vid was made for. Absolutely flawless work....as always. 🤙🏻

You're officially part of the Tool cult now

That moment, when MJK goes I'm praying for rain, it's one of the best moments in music history.

"waiting like a stalking butler" 😂 good one.... You're catching on 🤘

I think I can speak for every Tool fan, we are envious that you get to hear them for the very first time! Good work.

I love pretending to know what he means when he says "in the pocket"

Tool is a Tool to be used to get through life. You don't just listen to them, you experience them. Which is why they are my all time favorite 😁

15:06 "feel the changes coming" My man is now speaking in tool lyrics.

I appreciate that you don't do lyric reactions, but if any Tool song should be a lyric reaction, it's this one. I love watching reactions to this song to see people's faces. Some are smart enough to get certain things ('Arizona Bay' for instance) and some aren't, but damn, but everybody gets the gist. This is one of the most brutal lyrical skewerings ever put to tape. Haha

Welcome to the army! I love when people discover Tool and fall in love. I've been a fan since the 90s. They've definitely helped me throughout my spiritual journey 🖤

I would love a reaction to H or Jimmy off this same album!

Please react to Tool’s “Ticks and Leeches,” “7empest,” “Invincible,” and “Descending”

The delicateness and nuance of Danny's percussive choices in this song always blow me away. I mean really listen to what he's doing from 8:05 on for about 30 seconds. ALso, this is one of Tool's dirge-iest sounding songs, in parts, I love how they transform and emerge from the more straightfoward metal/rock parts into the more ambient, dirge like sections. Brilliant stuff, probably their angriest song, at least lyrically until Ticks & Leeches.

When TOOL plays this live in LA do they cheer and go yup! That's us! He's talking about us!

I've heard this song a thousand times and I still get goose bumps where you did.

Love it. Keep it up. I don’t mind the pauses. I know the songs as I’ve listened to them a thousand times.I’m not musically trained so your breakdown gives me a better understanding on what is going on in a particular song. A better appreciation of the talent. Love the channel. You are doing something no other “reactor” is doing out there.

Really appreciate all you have to say about my fav band. I find myself seeing them in a different light when through the eyes or another, especially one with the background of yours. Keep up the great work. Love your channel.

I watched your vid on 46 and 2, and this is the 2nd vid of yours I am about to watch. Kind of unbelieveable that you have never heard this song before. Welcome to all of Tool's Awesomeness.

As a bass player I appreciate your reactions. Not the typical "music is good" and "guitar go vrooo" reaction. Very thoughtful reactions in terms of what the musicians are doing and the importance of production

The Ginsu Knife is what dates you the most. Killer commentary my man, I love your expertise

I have seen Tool live a few times and spend most the time at the show with my eyes closed, enjoying the music!

I was just thinking the other day THIS was the song I most wanted to see you do. I was actually going to comment the next time one of your videos came up in my feed. 👍🏼👍🏼

Booster Rockets! Another great reaction brother. I’ve heard this song 10k times and it’s the dynamics as with most tool songs that really drives their point home. Keep it up and great haircut.

That was funny, I laughed and said "I love that ending" perfectly in sync with you saying it. I'm especially fond of Danny's final drum fill with the smack on the snare. It just fires me up every single time.

Jason I have had the pleasure of seeing Tool live first in 1994 in a college basketball gym and 7 times total. I was even lucky enough to see the 2019 show in LA. I have been mesmerized and amazed by them every since the first show. I really love your Tool reaction videos and the way you break it all down. it’s great to see people who get it

The rhythm is “pass the got damn butter”

Thank you , brother! I wish the best to you and your family. May the surf always be kind to you and the passion to find that "perfect" wave never leave your soul.

I know you're getting bombarded with messages like these. So at this point I'm just another comment in the vast seas of your comment section. But you have seriously become my favorite reaction channel on RU-vid. And you've brought to this community is absolutely fantastic and educational. Thank you for being part of this community and the Tool fan base homie. I really only mainly watch your Tool videos, but I still consider myself to be a genuine fan of your channel and absolutely Love watching these videos. When I first found your channel, I binge-watched every single onenof your Tool videos back to back and I still can't get enough of them. Because it's like I can now genuinely re-experience all of these amazing masterpieces vicariously through you and it fills me with so much joy and happiness. Every time you upload a new Tool reaction video it makes me so exited to go on this adventure with you and hear what you have to say. Nui ke aloha hoahānau. A hoʻomau i ka hana kupaianaha. He pōmaikaʻi piha loa ʻoe i ka pūnaewele a mahalo nui wau iā ʻoe a me kāu kahawai. 💜

Yep, Danny's choice of Accents is Magical!

Pleeease give a breakdown of Jambi ! You'll love time signature ! A Tool fan is always changing his top#1 Tool song... depending on his mood !

I really appreciate your technical breakdowns. It does give me new ways to look at my favorites

This is so beautifull when someone enjoy music you love. Spiral out keep going man. Tool forever

I know I've already commented ...but I love how when you get into your SUPER appreciative moments, you start rubbing your beard, and your face... I think you do that when you get goosebumps. I love it!!

Great channel dude! On one hand get to see somebody experience great songs for the first time from a epic band , in the other I appreciate you pointing out engineering aspects that help me better appreciate it my experience I actually find myself going back and listening to older songs just to apply the knowledge I've learned. so keep it bro

Just want to let you know you are killin it! Love your breakdowns. Long time tool fan and you help expand my enjoyment of their music. 🤙

I can't wait for you to do Tools "Eulogy" early Maynard and I was hooked. One of the best intros by Tool in my opinion. So many layers I can't even count.

You break down my reasons for watching your videos as perfectly as you do the songs themselves. Never knew how ignorant I was of so many aspects of playing/ recording/ engineering before...! 🙂 Definitely helps open the mind up to knew dimensions of enjoyment of great music. Thanks for putting these out there!

You're awesome, man! I wish I could sit down with you for even just one day and learn everything I can from you.

"Ah nema" mixture of an anima and an enema. A cleansing of the soul.

Dude! Dude.... I love what you're doing here. Tool is a great band to break down like you do. I'd like to see some Deftones

Made sure to watch a few more before this one. One of my absolute favourites. Was absolutely stoked when I saw them play it live a few years ago. Don't apologise for stopping I want to hear your opinion, if I didn't I'd just put the album on.

I'd love to see you supplement these with a lyrical analysis. Maynard's lyrics are so good.

You the kinda guy who can sit and enjoy his coffee, loving your work sir

First Tool song I ever heard was Sober (back in the 90s)... been a fan of the experience of Tool ever since. Thx for the unique breakdown.

My second viewing of your channel. The first one was your reaction to the kids covering 46 & 2. I have been a tool fan since 1992 and i just had to see your take on their musicianship. Thanks for your videos. You're awesome.

I've seen TOOL countless times live. Last time was right before Fear Inoculum dropped. It was almost like a warmup tour before the tour began. They played a few songs from the new album, but opened up with this jewel. NO better song of theirs to hear them open with. Lol. I appreciate that you're a composer breaking down one of the most intelligent bands ever. I've said this before to you before in previous comments, however, me myself, it kinda makes me happy that I know nothing about playing instruments. I don't count beats. I am able to just listen and appreciate the musical genius without knowing the techniques. Great reaction as always! 👏👏👏

Gotta listen to “eulogy”

The part at the end where you was talking about knowing too much about the ins and outs of music I've always cursed myself for not being able to keep time or all that stuff and it sort of makes me think maybe I'm blessed?

The end grabs and holds you in one place, at the same time your struggling to not step over the edge

I’m glad I found your channel. I love your reactions. I’ve been listening to Tool since 93 at the age of 13. With Tools evolution through the years as I aged it just became the soundtrack of my life even still today at the age of 40 I can still listen to Undertow and feel the same way I did when I was 13. Anyone who has listened to them since the beginning knows they are unlike any other band. The intricacies and finite detail they put into their work is untouched by anyone else. They are all musical geniuses. It’s nice to see someone who knows about music composition react to them. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the rabbit hole.. I’ve been lost in it for over 20 years and I’ve yet to be disappointed.

I’m new to your channel. Nice vid. Keep up the great work. Not sure how this and your 46&2 vid popped up for me but I’m glad it did. I haven’t listened to this album in about 20 years. I’ll have to dig out the CD and get it back in my library. I don’t mind you pausing and chatting. I’ve heard these songs a million times anyway. It’s always good to get another perspective on what is happening musically within the track.

I know you're not paying attention to lyrics at first, but how does anyone not get immense joy from a line like "one great big festering neon distraction"... makes me laugh every time.

I discovered you a few months ago & cannot stop watching your videos. I'm so glad that there is someone out there dissecting songs the way I also do. I listen as well through my K240 headphones. Please keep it up my friend. I'm a true fan of music and every genre. In love with the late John Prine to Slipknot. If it's good music, I like it & I love what you do. Thank you

who on earth said they don't do overdubs?? they do overdubs all day long

Also thank you for the link to your headset. I got mine today and I love them. Can't wait to see more of you Tool videos! I saw on another video that someone said if they were 40 mins long we'd still watch, he wasn't wrong. I'd love to see a reaction/review of "7empest," "Parabol/Parabola," "Jambi," and "Undertow."

Once again a great take on a phenomenal TooL track! You're view point is eye opening, hearing songs I've known since they've came out in a new light is a such a wonderful experience! Keep this up!! Please consider Invincible from Fear Inoculum.

I haven't seen anyone else comment about it yet, but I thought it was "Ah-nema"? Very excited for this video 🥰 This song is one of my favorites and you bet I lost my shit when I got to hear it live for myself 💕 (early last year 😭)

This man knows his stuff and it's amazing bro see a fresh reaction. Thanks G 👌

"Some people losing their minds..." :) :) That was me! :) :) Great video. Very...thorough.

Man, watching you listening to this music is like watching a person who's enjoying a piece of a delightful hot tasty pepper. To be honest with you, I've been loving the music Maynard does along with A Perfect Circle and Tool for I don't even know how many years, really. Thank you for highlighting the nuances, and I must admit that I love how their music breathes with my lungs and messes with my brain. ;D Good luck. And have fun!

Your reactions always give me a satisfied smile. Thank you for this

I find these breakdowns fascinating, always enjoying learning more about how music works, so I agree with all those who've said that you should pause whenever you have something to say. One small note, though, from a non-member of the Tool Army, I'm not familiar with the names of the band members, so maybe the first time you refer to a musician by name you could mention what instrument they play? I really like what you're doing with this channel. Keep up the good work! :)

I'm going to have react to your decomposition of "Sober", the way Danny works the high hat snare beat... BEAUTIFUL...

Woo my favorite tool song:) this was very cool to see live. I really like your breakdowns of the musicality of songs it’s a very cool perspective.

the crazy thing about this song is that it was on the radio when I started listening to rock. Good luck finding that kind of talent in the mainstream today

Excellent delivery of relevant information. Loving the channel!

I feel a deep, deeeeep connection to you, just watching you listen to the music, really really listen, and I can tell exactly how you're feeling because I feel it too. The goosebumps, the tingles down the spine, beating through your whole body with the pulse, swaying in the groove and rising with every crescendo, breathing with every space.

looking forward to more Tool vids ps. those goosebumps happened for a reason, welcome to the Tool Army

Keep em’ coming man, love these videos! Aloha from Scotland! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I need to hear a breakdown/reaction to Wings for Marie pt2

BEST Tool song ever made imo. Followed by My 3rd Eye, Followed by the rest of the album. and THIS song kicksass!

The most electrifying move in sports entertainment, The People's Elbow. If you Smmmmeeeeeellllllllllll, What the Rock is Cooking. Geebz you're awesome brother.

Another great video. Adam Jones is a huge driving force of this, and every TOOL song. Love this band.

I LOVE watching him follow the Hit hat... I love playing that part on the drums.

Adam and Danny both had synths on stage at the concert, 2/2020 in New Orleans. They have been using electronics since...forever...

Incredible, Thank You!

This is the song that first got me into Tool. Love it.

I love seeing peoples first reaction to songs I love

Song is Enema. Album is Anima.

my fav tool album is this album because of the atmosphere created and the track listing is perfect .................................. no other tool album has been able to replicate it this perfectly IMO

Really appreciate your insight on these songs. Thank you

I would love to see a Eulogy reaction!!! Goose bumps every time

I love that Bill Hicks helped write the lyrics to this song 🤘

13:25 ...we know...tears and goosebumps....

Add some Primus to you list. Same caliber musicianship but very bass-focused. Les Claypool puts on a clinic with every performance (My Name is Mud is a great jumping-off point for sure). Absolutely love watching your journey down the proverbial rabbit hole, though. Keep 'em coming, lovin' what you're doing.

Damn I wish this guy was still putting material out....awesome

Please, react to System of a Down. Radio/Video, Dreaming, Chop suey or Aerials

You're reactions/ breakdowns make appreciate TOOL even more!

You need to do Parabol + Parabola from Tool ! That song was the one that got me hooked when i was a kid!

I'm pretty sure I remember Maynard using a keyboard (or something along those lines) during live shows. Not all the time, but a few times. And Adam uses one now too in the new album

I best understand this song in 6/4 but it could easily be seen as 4/4 with triplets throughout; but during some of the drumming and bass in the middle section they play triplets over an already triplet feel so fast it's amazing.

When you're hearing the spread on Danny's kit, you're hearing it from the audience view. Hihat on the right and ride on the left. I like to where my headphones reversed so I can hear and see it from Danny's seat.

I wanna see what you think of they're earlier works, too, but they had a different bassist (Paul). Keep up the good work, Geebz!

Love your videos, keep up the good work. I love how you break it down musically and explain. Feel free to talk more!!

Can't wait to watch u decompose the songs from the new album like 7empest or Fear Inoculum 🤘😁 there's some real soundscapes on that record that will blow u away!

I found you randomly today. Happy I did. I remember when my big sister gave me the gift of Maynard. She first introduced me to Maynard's other baby; A Perfect Circle. I must say to this day, I am more of a sucker for the philosophical vibes. I can feel the beautiful acoustic, softer and more melodic mood in any track by APC. As for TOOL Jambi, is my absolute favorite song by TOOL. it grabs you from the second it begins. the lyrics for this song are kind of terribly heartbreaking in certain ways. I'll give you my favorite verse "You're my piece of mind -my home -my center -just trying to hold on one more day." Lastly- my favorite female artist is Fiona Apple. Perhaps might have heard some songs from the 90's on the radio such as her hit "criminal". could I request you do a reaction video to her track entitled "Extraordinary Machine" OR tool's "Jambi"? (❁´◡`❁)

Vocals-as-instrument is something i first picked up listening to Yes -- and discovered how common that is in prog rock!

Welcome to the TOOL fam ❤️ Seriously, as a non musician and merely as someone who appreciatesm music globally, I enjoy hearing your perspectives. 🙌🏼

Tool has been my favorite band for 25+ years. I’ve seen them live 5 times and some of their stuff sounds “fuller?” on the albums vs live, you get tons of solos which are soulfully hypnotic. I’ve called it “meditative metal” sometimes. You said in one video “the soundtrack of our lives.” Succinct. Anyway...Thank you for explaining to me why I love Tool so much! Welcome to the Toolshed, fellow Tooligan and spiral out.