Tool - Push It (Reaction!) 

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Yes, drum tuning is a thing. Here's a quote from an interview with Danny: "In the studio I always try to tune the toms to the key of the song. Sometimes this doesn't work to well because all drums have a very limited range that they will resonate and project in, but usually I am able to get close to one of the notes in the dominate triad. Because 90% of Tools songs are in D, I always try to have them tuned to D, F, and A when playing live." The notes in the "dominate triad" are just the notes of the main chord. So if they're playing in the key of D minor, those notes will be D, F, and A. When it comes to Danny you've got to realize a couple things. He studied music for over three years at the University of Missouri and would have earned his degree in percussion, but he an opportunity to go on the road with a band. Years later he studied with Aloke Dutta, a Indian Drum master, learning the system of Indian tabla playing. He's also really in to sacred geometries and even perhaps numerology. This dude is so into his craft it's like a religion to him, and he's a high priest. That's the level that he operates on. For him it's all about expression through his art, and he works constantly to push that art forward, in his own way. By the way, what you guys are doing is really cool. Keep it up! Thanks!

Pushit off of salival is an absolute must now. It is an amazing version that is completely different than the studio version, love it so much

“Tool has been a great story for the channel.” I think this channel has been great for Tool and Tool fans. I’ve been a Tool fan since Undertow and these reactions have increased my enjoyment of Tool’s music so much. To see the joy and pleasure that Ryan and George get from this music has been so fun and has caused me to listen to Tool’s music with fresh ears, too. Such a great RU-vid channel!

Best Tool song of all right here…amazing

To echo what several other people already have said: Now that you have listened to the album version, listen to the live version from Salival! Apart from being probably Maynards best vocal performance ever captured, it's kind of a holy gem for the Tool fans. If the album version made you want to go INTO the screen, the Salival version will make you fly straight THROUGH it! xD Enjoy!!

Been my favorite song for 25 years. Still hits, a quarter century later.

There is a live version that starts off with Maynard stating that they were "looking at one of their songs under a different light", that's my favorite version of this killer jam!

Was kinda hoping George would peep the lyrics tho. Absolutely one of Maynard’s finest moments about a relationship that has gone wrong. Chills during that last section every time.

Jimmy is a great tune off this album. and their version of Zep's No Quarter is pure awesomeness.

Pushit is among the songs that accurately represents Tool and their sound. But I swear if you guys don't react to Vicarious or Jambi, I'm gonna fly my ass to Vegas, kidnap ya'll, glue some Beats headphones to your heads and force you to listen to both of those songs... and maybe a couple more Deftones songs too

It's a monster of a song, and so devastatingly sad, lyrically. It means a lot to love it with so many other people.

Adam Jones is so underappreciated, and I'm so glad that you guys recognize what he brings to the table.

This goes without saying, but y’all absolutely have to react to the Salival version of Pushit now. It’s transcendent. Perhaps Maynard’s most impressive vocal performance ever

Another good change of pace would be The Patient off Lateralus. Amazing song, too.

The Salival version is genuinely my favorite Tool song. It’s worth a listen.

I was the person you talked to at the show :)

Fantastic song, one of their best live. Listen to the live re-work of Push It from their Salival album.

Yes, he absolutely tunes his drums & has his kit set up symetrically. That's why Aenima (album) is my fav tool album. The overall production is flawless fire!

“And if when I say I might fade like a sigh if I stay” is absolutely hands down one of my favorite lyrics of all time. Especially given the back story of the lyrics.

They really don't have a bad song lol. Its crazy how every is like every song is underrated and they ain't lying. They are legends.

I love when Lost in Vegas does a Tool song! It's literally how I found the channel, and always share them with my friends. You guys are awesome 😎

Ænima was an absolute juggernaut of an album when it dropped in 96. A couple of tracks from Undertow gave them worldwide acclaim, but this album cemented them as absolute behemoths of progressive metal with mainstream rock appeal. Even the 'filler' tracks were interesting (Message to Harry Manbeck, an angry voicemail left by an italian dude who failed to gatecrash a party, set to some soothing but slightly sinister piano music, for one), nevermind the actual tracks and accompanying music videos. As great as Pushit is, damn near every track on the album is at that level, and has the same complex-but-cohesive feel you guys were picking up in this one

Push It is the song that got me into Tool. Adam's opening guitar riff and Maynard's vocal... I was instantly hooked and the rest they say is history. Forever a member of the Tool Army.

My favorite Tool song. The instrumentation on the second half of the song to me is the finest, most progressive, and beautiful sound in the history of prog rock/metal. It’s pure art and Danny’s drumming is my personal favorite of his catalog.

Love this song, but my favorite is "Parabol + Parabola" I promise you won't be disappointed!

this is the most underrated Tool track, people have a hard on for the Salvial version but this one is miles better iMO

There is still no line sung in any song i have heard that physically hits me like "I must persuade you another way." I watched this and wondered at their lack of reaction to that line, and was a little baffled. lol

I remember when this album dropped. It became my favorite album back then and to this day its never dropped from the top. I have heard this album a TON of times and I keep hearing new little sounds in the background. I never get tired of it. This is Tool's greatest album and my favorite aesthetic they had.

I always liked this song, but hearing it live on Salival made me love it. I suppose you've already heard a live version, but I would suggest you check that version out sometime.

My drink came out my nose when Salt & Pepa hit 😂😂😂 But yeah, this is a top tier Tool tune. As I'm sure tons of fans have already said, the live version off Salival is essential.

You should do "Right in two" by Tool next. Such a beautiful song.

I love this song, I grew up listening to Tool. I’m a big fan and I was a drummer for years. “The Patient” is my favorite Tool song.

Seeing the kinds of songs you two have liked - I feel like Ticks & Leeches would be a banger for you two. Danny Carey makes his kit sound like a freight train, and Maynards voice is raw... FAV RU-vid CHANNEL BTW.

I'm one of "those" TOOL fans, and the tone of this song, compared to everything in their arsenal of music, stands out to me. What a song. Love your reactions! 🤘🏽🖤🖖🏿

A lot of those atmospheric noises and such are Justin on the bass. He uses a multitude of awesome effects pedals. Not only is an accomplished regular bass player but his effects setup and how he uses them takes him to another level. That being said, this is a prime example of all four members being at the absolute top of their game. Fortunately for us fans, the members of tool have been and remained at the top for a long long time now.

You guys make me so happy. Seeing people hear and love my favorite band is amazing. Your approach and openness to music is great for all music communities!

That computer beat drum jam is "Chocolate chip trip" off Fear Inoculum

If you guys liked this the live salival version is my favorite song of all time. They kinda reimagine the song if you guys feel like checking it out in your free time.

This song is on my top 5 for TOOL songs. Glad you guys had a blast at the concert!

The way you gentlemen break these Tool songs down are amazing!! Appreciate all you guys do you make it so enjoyable to watch these videos!

This album is a masterpiece

Ryan: "How dope can you be?" Me: Just wait for the ending....you'll see.

Thank you for covering my favorite Tool song and getting it! In addition to the cool tones and tempo changes, the lyrics are chilling and Maynard’s vocals near the end (“And when I say I might fade like a sigh if I stay …”) are some of his best. Definitely give the Salival version a listen, too.

Tool's development is very interesting. Their early catalogue is heavy and direct. Their later catalogue is progressive and artistic. Aenima as an album sits in this pocket in between which is very experimental.

One of my favorites of all time. Thank you!

Great reaction guys. Push-it is my favourite Tool song I’m not sure why, but it’s an emotional roller coaster for me in a good way. I’ve listened to this song well over 500 times and it still gives me goosebumps.

This is top 5 of their songs for me, it has everything! They all shine and I love Danny's rolls and heavy funk, just beautiful. It was nice seeing yall be giddy just how I still feel hearing this song but ya gave me back a little of that innocent first time listen somehow. Thank you!.

AEnima is a masterpiece album. Tool’s finest. Best record of the 90’s. Up there with best albums of all time. It’s funny, it’s not my favourite 90s album personally, but I know, without question, it is the best record of that decade. Eulogy and Third Eye are must reactions when you get there, I’d like to see you guys rock out to the more radio friendly Stinkfist too.

Do their Led Zeppelin cover “No Quarter”

YES! I love that description that it creates an ambience/atmosphere. I agree completely. It feels as though their songs are taking you to a vibe rather than giving you a vibe.

The tone of this song has always and will always be a deep deep foreboding. Perhaps the most foreboding song sound ever made. Still one of my favorites 30 years later. The bridge of this song just sounds ethereal

Making this comment without even seeing your reaction. This is my favorite TOOL song ever. The Salival version is immaculate! I am sooo glad you are reacting to it. Can’t wait to watch. I’m super excited that this is back on their rotation live. Unbelievable song! You guys are the best! Much love!

Give the grudge a re listen, 100 times with the lyrical knowledge and understanding and tell me you still feel that way

Vicarious is also a great song, don't miss it.

Just saw them here in Houston a couple weekends ago and was blown away. Finally got to see them!!! Was mad at myself knowing I missed a couple opportunities in San Antonio when I was younger before they split up so I made damn sure I wasn’t missing them this time. Got 12th row floor seats and never sat down. Everyone on the floor stood the whole concert and we were all entranced. So happy they are back together and touring. They are one of the bands I will be sure to see every time they come to town. Keep up the great work guys.

My all time favorite T00L song. You guys are very responsive to mastery of instrumentation (including voice), but you require the pieces fit together (orchestration) rather than mere showboating. I love how you respond to the emotionally evocative aspect (including the lyrics), the dynamic swells and mood-altering transitions. You guys get what I love most about T00L. I really enjoy your obviously natural reactions as well. Keep the T00L reactions coming! Finally, you appreciate the visual soundscapes they “paint” with their music. Bravo!

This song never fails to give me chills. I just love how the structure of the song ties in so beautifully and emotionally with the lyrics, which seem to be about being trapped in an abusive relationship. Deep, dark stuff!

My sons and myself will be seeing tool march 10…can’t wait!

Not only is this wonderful masterpiece my favorite Tool song, it is my all-time favorite song.....period. AND it has been for the last 25+ years. It's just perfection and after 1,000 listens, it still brings all the feels! Glad you guys got around to this one! ✌️

I love when you guys do tool songs, I also love that you pace yourselves. A lot of channels burn through the catalog too quickly. I gotta also put in a vote for the salival version.

My all time favorite Tool song. I love the Salival version as well. I was overwhelmed when I heard them play it live last month.

I love my man’s reaction to the left, I first saw TooL live in 96 and I couldn’t explain to my father what i saw. Changed my perseverance how live music what should be. Never to be duplicated. Deepest shades indigo friend 🌀

One of my (many) favorite things about Tool is their song structure. Every section of each song just seamlessy flows into the next as naturally as breathing, with every note in the perfect spot.

Love this. I'm 36 and having been enjoying this masterpiece for 20 years now. Glad you've got there. This album (IN MY OPINION) is the definitive album in Tool's discography. This album is where they move from one genre and transcend to the prog they are commonly now known. Try third eye. In your own time obviously. It sound so fresh. It's almost 30 years old.

I go back and forth when it comes to my favorite overall Tool song, but always return home to Pushit. It’s so perfectly atmospheric and brooding and transporting. Clicked on this vid quickly!

You guys doing the Pneuma reaction was the first reaction video I ever watched! So you guys doing new Tool is always cool. I was living in London when this album was (well not yet) released, and me and some friends went to see Tool at the Astoria. We went off the back of Undertow, not even hearing the new album coming out the following week, and Pushit was firmly lodged into my brain that night. During the breakdown the puff was hitting hard, the booze was sloshin, and the whole back stage was wrapped around in a screen showing these Masai warriors jumping up and down crazy high, in super slow motion to the groove, as well as some weird shit with an elephant... it was an epic moment in time that to this day is clearly etched in my mind. Keep em coming :)

I just came back from my first ever (and sadly, maybe the last) Tool concert in Budapest. They played Push It. I like their newer sound more, from tuning point of view, but my god, it sounded epic live. Also, same thing with Sober. Much heavier than on the album. I have almost exclusively listened to Tool for 15+ years now, nothing comes even close, but seeing them live pushed the whole experience to levels I have never felt before. They finished with Invincible, incredible performance there as well. Pneuma... no explanation needed here. But Descending... put on the cherry on top of the cake for me personally. Never felt anything so immersive before as listening to it live, with closed eyes. I am so grateful that I lived to find them and see them live.

Just saw them live on 02/10 and they played this song. It was amazing!! This definitely one you can nod your head to.

Thank you!! Adam is usually the underrated player or least noticed but his contribution and technique are astronomically off the chart. His ability to add without overplaying is amazing and stunning

I am so glad y’all like this song as much as you do! It’s my favorite of all Tool songs. That’s saying something since I have seen them 4 X and been following since Undertow was released. They deserve to be placed in the elite club with Black Sabbath, Led Zep,Iron Maiden, Judas Preist, Santana, Yes, Rush, Ozzy, and so on. Rock on 🤘

Can’t wait to see them live again next month. So glad pushit is on the set list. Never seen it live . Great video, as always.

I'm almost 40, and you guys bring me back to my high school days where I feel like I'm reacting to this for the first time again. Loved jammin with y'all.

If TOOL had a song that was a final boss in a video game.. "Third Eye" would be it.. you guys have graduated to be able to listen to that song. DOOOO IT!!

Now you have found tool...this to me encompasses everything that makes the band great. I've been watching your reviews over the past few years and had to comment to just reiterate your initial feeling when pushit started is what makes us such loyal fans. And that feeling never goes away...it only gets stronger. You are right, It is a song from the future, as it's brand new everytime you hear it. Love your work, tool really are second to none.

I’ve liked Tool since 93. This song live in 98 cemented me as Tool fan for life. This track is often the litmus test for how i grade their live shows. Thanks for the review guys.

Been a fan of this band since '94, when I was in high school. Pushit is without a doubt, my favorite song of theirs. Took my son, nephew, and best friend to the Houston show. Then took my son and best friend to NOLA the following night. Seeing that song played on back to back nights, and sharing it with my crew, was something that I will cherish for the rest of my days! Absolute monster of a band and show! #SpiralOut

Damn I’m bummed you didn’t go into the lyrics at all. I love hearing your takes on songs. This song has some of my favorite Tool lyrics and clever use of pronunciation of phrases to make it ambiguous. For example, it’s always sounded like he’s saying both “You still love me” and “You steal off of me” as well as the obvious “push it” vs “push shit.” Either way though, great video guys, I’m glad y’all enjoyed this one!

Glad you guys got to go to the show. Taking my 10yo to the show in Philly on Sunday. She’s super stoked to see Tool for the first time. And I’m excited for her :)

One of my all-time favourite tracks from very probably my all-time favourite band, super glad you enjoyed it so much

This has been my favorite TOOL song since the first moment I heard it. Every member of the band is just totally in their element on this track. Glad u guys got the opportunity to see it live!

The live salival version of this song is so beautiful and sung so fantastic. My metal friends have watery eyes when they listen 2 Tool. I have never seen that before. #ToolArmy, punch your keyboard, Tool live Philly 1992(JC Dobbs) and 2017 Tool live GovBallNYC, 2 classic shows, IMO.

"A hive of mechanical bees" was such a dope way to put that! I love that shit. Also absolutely one of the best/my favorite songs ever, and not just from Tool, but period.

Thank you I got so excited when I saw you had posted a Pushit clip on Instagram. Peace and love.

This song was so instrumental for me when it came to dealing with my personal struggles surrounding religion during my teenage years. The theme of an oppressive relationship, drowning, losing one's self... the confusion rolling around in the sound. And then for it to build and Maynard screaming, "THERE'S NO LOVE IN FEAR!" This single song took so many of my blurry teenage emotions and snapped them into focus. So glad you guys did this track (and got to see the Tool show!). Forever one of my all-time favorites.

I love me some mechanical bees! This is one of my favorite songs, period. You already heard it live, and now the studio version, so I think you can put it to bed from a reaction standpoint. From that Salival collection everyone keeps referring to, I would love to hear your reaction to Third Eye (live). But this was seriously a great, fun reaction. I loved the gag opening with Salt N Peppa, and I’m so glad you got to this song!

Lost in Vegas is THE best reaction channel in the history of mankind! I'm so glad I was able to rock with you guys at the concert (wherever section you were that night). Goddamn epic!

I haven't watched this video yet but I'm commenting a thank you in advance. This is one of my favorite Tool songs but I had never heard many other people mention it

I’m a simple man. I see you guys reacting to tool, I’m watching the whole video and clicking like. Pushit is definitely in my top 3 tool songs. You guys should check out H

Spot on with the “moment” thing. Very deliberate. Especially with the subject matter of the song. Next time you listen to it, think about a toxic relationship…the song parallels this. Peaceful, soothing moments with “violent” moments throughout, climaxing with a very “violent” finish. GENIUS!!!

Seeing Tool 2.22.22. Cannot wait to hear this song live!

This is my favorite TOOL song. So glad you guys got to experience it live.

Another awesome reaction! Maynard definitely stands in the back, not only because it's about the music, not the front-man; he also does so for technical/production reasons, as he's stated having a beast like Danny playing behind him bleeds into his mic and effects his performance. Have a great one! PS Edit: Oh! You'll need to react to the Salival live version of this song, it's a completely different experience. You'll love it like new, all over again.

Maynard has said in interviews that the reason why he performs in the back is because he is more comfortable in the shadows, and therefore can focus on his vocals.

You guys man, I wasn't expecting the other push it songs at the beginning I was laughing so hard! Great sense of humour guys. Love the channel!! 🍻🍻

Thank you for doing this song. You've done all my favorite tool songs and I can't thank you enough. you both rock man PUSH IT SALIVAL BLOWS DUST OFF ÆNIMA VERSION!!!!

That intro was hilarious playing with us Tool fans like that..Oh my gosh finally tho🤘 This song is so powerful. Yes, Hooker and Swamp Song are both a must just off different albums and also Disposition Reflection Triad off Lateralus. Thanks for this one guys.

This is my favorite tool song. You guys are great.

I've been a TOOL fan sice the 90s and the more I listen to Pushit, the more I fall in love with it. Eventhough I've probably heard it over 100 times, it just sounds so unique to me and it sets itself apart from the other songs in their catalog.

I'm soooo happy that y'all got to see them in concert! It truly is an experience like no other. I will be seeing them for the 9th time next month.