Carina Round deserves far more props as a member of Puscifer than most here are giving. She is an incredible artist in her own right and brilliant with Maynard.
Carina is a major part of Puscifer's sound- without her it wouldn't be Puscifer. Then again- without any member of the band it wouldn't be Puscifer- just as without any member of Tool or Perfect Circle it wouldn't be them- each member contributes their signature style and sound and it all meshes together to form a very original sound- you always know it's them within seconds of hearing whatever song it is. This- imo- is part of what makes all of the bands he's in- we shouldn't call them "his band's" - so good. He knows how to surround himself with other musicians that are just as advanced and talented as he is.
Carina is amazing. I’m very lucky to be seeing Puscifer live for the first time in July. I love Maynard but I’m looking forward to seeing her perform the most
"She is an incredible artist in her own right" YES! I say it on every comment section. The number of people who acknowledge she's amazing VS the number of views on her solo music is criminal. More people need to listen to her outside of Puscifer. In an interview Maynard calls her his twin, something about assholes of the same circumference, you know Maynard. But it's true, it becomes obvious why they work so well together when you listen to her stuff. I think any easy listen for Maynard fans is this live version of her song "Motel 74": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TRuC-jN5LHM.html You'll know by 1min in. Hopefully YT will give you "07-Elegy" and "08-Slow Motion Addict" on the side bar. The 1-2-3 combo is intense.
“Nature, nurture, heaven and home” The key to that line is in the next when he says “sum of all and by them driven…” As in he is inclined to climb mountains and try to cross rivers etc (ie challenge and better himself) by the combination (sum) of his personality (nature), the way he was raised (nurture), his spiritual beliefs (heaven) and where he is from (home). Beautifully written opening line
This was my discovery of Puscifer. I first heard it in a commercial for a Transformers video game. One of my favorite bands ever since. They have so many great songs.
When my dad died I carried his coffin into the church while people were performing a Haka (which absolutely killed me). I then carried him out to this song. He was a marathon runner, outdoors kinda guy, we never really bonded until it was too late but we bonded over this song. He knew his time was coming and this song really spoke to him.
@@aeriagloris4211 I had a loved uncle pass a couple of weeks ago. Listening to MJK has helped me consider it and grieve. "This body holding me- reminds me of my own mortality; Embrace this moment, remember - WE ARE ETERNAL; all this pain is an illusion."
I feel the message of this song is very clear. Its a lesson in humility. Most of the song is this man almost bragging about his accomplishments. He's faced earthquakes, winds, and fire by himself. He's conquered mountains and the forests. He's conquered his country, become king all of it on his own. Yet this river he speaks of is unconquerable. No matter how many times he tries he can't cross it. He speaks out to a higher power and is taught not everything can be done alone. In order to cross the river he needs to put his pride aside join hands with his fellow people and together in humility they are able to cross the river. Its a deep song, but not as deep as alot of people like to make it out to be
How do you come together? What is the uniting principle? The song can be deep because it provokes philosophical questions. What does it mean together as one? There's danger in putting the collective first just as putting the individual first. Human hierarchies have a long history of becoming a dictatorship or destructive force. This has been one of the oldest questions of human existence. How do you come together as one? So far, Jesus has been the only one with the best answer. For he is the river of life!
Seems like anything Maynard gets his claws into, turns to gold. He's such a great writer and frontman. This has a very haunting sound to it. Exactly what I expect from Maynard. A Perfect Circle covers John Lennon's 'Imagine.' It has the same sort of vibe to it. So does 'The Noose'... You guys should do THAT one next! ✌
LOVE The Noose, as a former addict that one hits me. Maynard says he has never been addicted to hard drugs but he really tells the story from the perspective of an addict, especially on Thirteenth Step in an extremely genuine sounding way, maybe because he has been close to addicts enough to see some of the things that those who haven't had the experience do not easily notice or consider. Sang from the perspective of a still-using addict running into a former friend or partner who is now in treatment and sober, reborn and looking down on those still using, asking the question how are they going to make amends with those who they had harmed in the past due to their addiction, pointing out their hypocrisy when they tell the stories of their past as if it were someone else's atrocious story, begging forgiveness yet still trying to distance themselves from the consequences of their actions or not completely learning the lesson they should have. The song Gravity is like the perfect closer to that record and chapter of APC, to me it's about basically relapsing after completing a 12 step program because there was no 13th step and saying "I am high, I am surrendering to the gravity of my addiction", giving up on their recovery and just letting go. Thanks for reading.
I can’t believe how good of a writer MJK is. I can’t think of a more self aware person that can poetically put his words into music like he can. It’s ridiculous.
"Nature, Nurture, Heaven, and Home" is essentially calling out everything that has gone into making him who he is: his genes, his upbringing, divine influence, and environment. He isn't just citing accomplishments. He's saying that these are the elements of his life that he's relied on to accomplish all that he has. Indeed, every aspect of him (and each of us) is attributable to these factors. And in spite of it all, he has met an obstacle that he can't overcome. At least, not on his own.
One of the beautiful nuances of this song that I didn't see mentioned (also I didn't read every comment) is how the song builds with the lyrics. It starts very minimal as he tells of all his accolades that he accomplished alone but builds instrumentality as he comes to the realization that it takes a village. I personally believe that is the low key component that makes this song as powerful as it is
Puscifer is my favorite band. They have a lot of different sounding songs. Lots of MJK’s music is very spiritual. This band has carried me through so many hard times. Humbling River is beautiful. I always come back to this song, as it reminds me I can’t do it all alone. I really enjoyed listening to what you had to say about it. Thanks for sharing! 💛
@@topherdale9459 I believe he's been playing around with Puscifer since before Tool, in the Green Jelly days, just messing around and having fun with "Hildy", the other girl singer who was around before Corina Round. I know there is a live version of "Country Boner" with "Hildy" from the 90s and he is in his white-haired cowboy getup.
@@sunmeowlody ever seen Mr. Show with Bob and David on HBO? Puscifer was a made up band from that show that Maynard was on and it eventually blossomed into a real project.
I think Rivers and streams have always been associated with tranquility and peace and all that this man has accomplished has been in spite of peace and tranquillity which is why he has such a hard time crossing the river which creates a humbling sense. I presume inner peace is on the other side of the river.
I can appreciate and am reminded of an old quote “you can never cross the same river twice, you are never the same man and it’s never the same river”. Maybe unrelated to this song but it’s a good one.
@@benkelly7182 I certainly do think it's related for multiple reasons. That is the beauty of music and especially Maynard's music. It is left open to interpretation, to fit personally into our lives. Life is about change and progression and not wading in stagnant waters. Cheers!
@@benkelly7182 Knowing Maynard you just hit the nail right on the head- just be glad it was just a nail. If i were you i'd shave and sterilize that hand quickly.
I just love when a musician delves outside of it's "comfort zone" into new genres/ways of playing/ways of singing/ways of composing and still holds quality!
Conquering the self is the biggest battle... It is the great work which is simple enough for a child to understand but takes a lifetime to master. Learning humility, subduing of one's passions, and loving and accepting others to move forward. All these works are masked and trivialized by ego.
This is one of my favs from puscifer! They aren’t that heavy of a colab ..’The Remedy’ is a good one to ..has the harmony w Carina again. There is ‘Condition of my parole’ ..a lil heavier! Endjoy! 😎🤘🏻
I've always thought of The River as "Death" in this song (Lost Loved ones) The protagonist in the song has conquered all there is in life except the Reality of someone's Death. "Open your heart and hands, my son Or you'll never make it over the river" to me is a word of advice to someone who may be grieving or depressed. We all feel humbled when someone important to us is lost. Great reaction though, never expected to see this song on the channel!
@Moose X in Greek mythology, there's the river Styx which is part of the underworld, and has the famous ferryman. I've always felt this song alluded to the Styx and embracing death.
@@Dithernoise their first few records are more mixtapes and remixes. The traditional style of records really come about around Conditions of my Parole. That record and everything afterwards are amazingly experimental. A few tracks I absolutely love are Man Overboard, The Weaver, Dear Brother, Life Of Brian, and Theorem. Those tracks hit my ‘weird but still jams’ funny bone.
"Nature, nurture. Heaven and home." I saw it as him growing up without accepting Jesus, lived his whole life.And now is standing at an insurmountable river trying to move to whatever his afterlife will be. This river forces you to baptise yourself with the community of other lost souls, and accept that Jesus was The answer before you reach the gates.
I've been a fan of Maynard's creative endeavors for decades now, and this is a great song, I like hearing your interpretations of the songs even though I may disagree with some of your conclusions. I also like that you present different ways of interpretating the songs that I might not have thought of. Puscifer is eclectic, they have "folky" songs like this one, and heavier stuff as well. Some song suggestions of theirs that you may consider reacting to are Telling Ghosts, Indigo Children, Smoke and Mirrors, Bread and Circus, Horizons, The Rapture, to name a few. Thanks guys!
Probably the most underrated front man of all time. Maynard is awesomely under appreciated IMO. I love Tool, APC, and Puscifer. This is one of my favorite songs. Thanks guys!
The message is very clear to me. None of us can make it on our own. No matter what material possessions we have, no matter what our stature is in life, no matter how powerful we believe ourselves to be.. we all need help. That help comes in many different forms from person to person.
Horizons and Tiny monsters and green valley are great songs as well Puscifer has great songs in general. You'll get a variety of different sounds from Puscifer.
Spot on pointing out how open to interpretation this song is. Far from what his meaning is, but I personally relate to this song picturing a combat veteran that has overcome so many unbelievable struggles, and achieved so many things, but can't bring himself to come home... emotionally and mentally, that is. Something so simple, after going off to war, as going home and carrying on with life seemed like such a simple task that you just can't understand why you never truly return home.
You all should ask him on the show and ask him questions about his music, I’m pretty sure he would do it if you ask him. He is about creativity and anything that helps others.
Maynard explores ancient folk songs… native tribes… the lyrics lend themself to the tribal drumming. I love this song. I especially love the strings and children’s voices that enter later.
"Behold the Crown" or "Lost in the Static" by After the Burial (either will blow Pastor Rob’s mind) and "Deceiver" or "Out if Control" by The Ghost Inside
Yes! Songs like "Wings for Marie" and "Thomas" are some of my favorites for reasons like that. "The Patient" is a very beautiful, dark, and interesting song.
Pastor Rob. Thanks for putting out a video that solidifies the reason I support you and this channel. God bless you!! We r of the same cloth. Thank you brother!!….
God provides thru mother nature. He causes her to nourish us, give us what we need. It's end times now, so she's getting all mixed up, quakes where there've never been quakes, devastating storms all over the earth,.. all the things Jesus said to watch for, to know the season we're in, so to speak. Pack up, pray up, get ready, we're GOIN up!!!!! Ty Jesus
The line "the hands of the many must join as one" speaks to me of community and togetherness rather than just the hand of Christ. We can do so much by breaking down the barriers we create amongst ourselves. This is one of Puscifer's best pieces, but definitely check out The Remedy, Smoke and Mirrors and Potions - Deliverance mix
Makes me think of someone who has "lived life" but can't find the "missing piece" so he (or she) is calling out (or praying??) to a "higher power" for guidance and getting a response 😊
Hey Pastor, I would love to get your blind, discerning views on one of Tools song named Eulogy. Lyrically I think that would be very interesting concept and topic for you too analyze and create discussion around. Thank you! :)
One of my favorite reactions to any song. Great analysis and receptiveness to this song. From how MJK has challenged religion (meaning his attempts to understand it, its place in personal life, and its place in society), I've leaned on its meaning to try and accept faith. Trying to suggest you can navigate and be successful in life but still denied acceptance among a faith. Then, trying to find a way to overcome that feeling
The first lines of the song nature nurture heaven and home, the sum of all and by them driven. This person is the sum of and drivin by the nature he grew up in, the nurturing he got as a child, from heaven and from his home.
This song gives me the chills maybe more than any other song and was one of the songs that broke my resistance to liking Puscifer, also the song Breathe, which for some weird reason gives me anxiety and sorta turns me on in a weird way that slightly disturbs me lol. I was/am a huge Tool fan since the mid 90's but when I first heard Puscifer it didn't click for me, there were some things I heard in their music I liked but I had like some blockage in my brain that wouldn't allow me to fully embrace them, it was a little too out there and weird but now they are one of my top 5 bands. A Perfect Circle hit me in a similar way but clicked a little faster and easier than Puscifer, it took listening to Mer De Noms all the way through. The "catchy" parts of most of Maynard's bands' music are not "easy", it takes a little patience, when you "relax" your mind and listen to it again and again you start hearing the different layers you missed before that are lower in the mix, you hear the beat from a different "angle" then the catchy hooks will "pop out" like a magic eye puzzle, where it looks like a blob on a page but when you relax your eyes a certain way the hidden 3D image becomes visible to you. MJK is a dang musical genius, like for real.
Its a representation of the 4 elements. He represents earth, air, and fire as aggressive and require brawn and might to overcome them. But water he represents as peace, which cannot be conquered alone. "The hands of the many must join as one" for us to cross this river, or to conquer peace.
one of the things i love the most about mr maynard is how his words can be interpreted in many ways. The humbling river might be gods wrath, or have a christian spin to it in some way, might not. a lot of things probably go into this mans writing process, so it is fun to watch people come from way out of left (or right) field with their own slant on the meaning....... rev 22:20 is a good song too.
Puscifer has some good stuff, interesting to hear your take on it. Honestly enjoy hearing some of the stuff here, it has branched me out to some good stuff I dont normally listen to. A good one that surprised me that you should hear, Motionless in White, Another Life Keep em coming and god bless!
Never heard of this band before, but this track sounded so so good! Like others are saying, the atmosphere was so cool. Gave me a very fantasy, epic, adventure LOTR vibe.
I saw Puscifer perform this live a few years ago. I stood there, in the third row, eyes closed with tears streaming down my cheeks, motionless, and moved all the same. Frozen by its beauty. It is to this day, the most beautiful vocal performance I have ever heard live.
Carina is without a doubt a powerhouse I just got to see them for the second time on the first in Charlotte wow I couldn't believe how amazing the set was holy shite I don't know how Maynard is capable of being as good as he is there so much better live the vocals are incredible they played this song one of only a few older tracks the new remix of momma said blew my brains out live speechless the harmonies will leave you in tears
I would recommend Grand Canyon and Horizons as other songs to check out by this band. Momma Sed is another good choice since you've already delved into the songs about Maynard's mother.
Kind of has a "Tower of Babel" feel to me. If we come together, we can ascend to heaven... but, can't climb the wall, we have to come through the door, and we do that one at a time.
