Vocal Coach reacts to Tool - Jambi (Live 2013) 

"It's so HEAVY. Heavier than a lot of the stuff they do." Man, people really sleep on 10,000 Days. That album goes HARD.

This isn’t a live video. The uploader just took the song “Jambi” and added effects to make it sound live. He did such a miraculous job and it’s hard to notice.

Just react to every Tool song, they're all so infinitely good

I really want to see her reaction to maynards scream in the grudge.

Beth... you have fallen into the MJK rabbit hole. Welcome!

I've listened to this song enough times to recognize that this is the studio recording.

Maynard doesn't have stage fright, it's just his latest persona, its about the music not the giver!

Video by video, I'm slowly watching her turn in to a Tool fan. I love it.

Adam Jones, the guitarist is using a "talk box" on his guitar solo. The pitch of the guitar is controlled by your voice because the guitar is feed into the microphone through a big tube.

I’d like to hear you react to Maynard singing “The Pot”

The guitar solo is done using a Talk Box, so you were essentially right, it's a combination of guitar and mouth shape to produce that sound :)

Damn, it looks like TOOL and Alice in Chains fans are running this now! Great as always, Beth. I recommend "Jesus Christ Pose" by Soundgarden

PLEASE respond to Tool's "Right In Two"....It is an Absolute MASTERPIECE!!

could you do a video on serj tankian from soad? i found his voice and the way he sings to be really diferent from everybody else

This is actually studio track (with a reverb) synced with video from live performance.

Maynard doesn't have stage fright. He's shifting focus from himself to the music as a whole.

The black guy is Michel Winslow, famous voice impressionist. The part you are talking about is a talk box

Its a talkbox guitar pedal not just through a mic btw

Would very much recommend doing the Grudge by Tool from their 2002 performance at Madison Square Garden. It is bananas. Fun video though Beth!

It's a crime to pause a TOOL song in the middle )))

This is a mix of the studio version and some live shows with reverb and the crowd mixed in. I recommend 3 libras by A perfect circle live in the tonight show ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hRa8rNlBakQ.html. He is performing in front of the band in that one

"Sounds just like the record" hahahaha I wonder why

and with this video i'm listening to Jambi for the 8th time today a very good advice for ur channel: do every single Tool song!

Maynard does not have stage fright. The reason why he used to perform(and sometimes still does) up front, often nearly naked aside from body paint, and now is in the back, usually unlit and nearly a silhouette, is because the emotional investment and vulnerability he gave in those early years was returned more often than not with blind idiocy, objects being thrown at him, screaming imbecilic fanatics, ignorant flippants and tragic misunderstanding. He stays in the back and gives less of himself during his performances nowadays for his own physical and emotional protection as well as the fact that he feels he has become too often the only focal point of the bands he performs with and prefers to step out of the limelight and let the other members of the band step into the spotlight and receive more of the credit they so richly deserve. He sings about this in “The Patient”. P.S. The drumming you asked about is called Tabla Drumming. Danny learned from Aloke Dutta.

Beth is awesome, and I love Tool, but this was the studio version. We got duped!! :) Great video, all the same. I love your insight, Beth. Your on-the-fly breakdowns have such a base of knowledge that you're pointing out things I hadn't noticed in hundreds of replays of these songs. I only discovered you today, but you earned yourself a new subscriber/fan. Always so positive.

There's a song by A Perfect Circle called "Thomas". I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

React to Pearl jam - Black (unplugged)

"3 Libras" from A Perfect Circle's performance on Jay Leno! Pweeeeez!

Sometimes Maynard sings into a megaphone held up to a mic to get a specific sound

Jambi was the first song they played when I saw them in concert and it was awesome. The lights were still on, roadies were tuning sound equipment and shit, crowd was just talking, then out of nowhere lights out band is playing. Best start of a concert by far. We never even noticed them take stage.

More Tool! Awesome! Please do: Ghost - If You Have Ghosts Acoustic Live

The talk box is a sweet guitar effect that pumps the sound from the amp/guitar into your mouth and you can effect the tone by shaping your mouth. The basic Peter Frampton goodness.

Great to see you doing TOOL/Maynard vocals again. Been looking forward to it! Actually, he started going in the shadows of the back to not be the focus of fans, down play it from other members and blend his vocals like he’s just another instrument. He was front and center from ‘91-99 before he started in ‘01. Yeah, around that time too, he started using later more effects and distortion as he’s gotten older having lost some of the power and range. And loss of so effortlessly. Plus, add some creativity to it. And prior at times to not blow out his voice with all live shows they do.

Beth, I would love to see your reaction to Puscifer's The Humbling River. It is a duet between Maynard James Keenan from TOOL and Carina Round. It is incredible, a little softer and shows a stunning blend between their voices. The lyrics are almost like a folk tale and it gives you goosebumps when their voices meld. I'm sure you will enjoy it and find it quite fascinating and beautiful.

I am very happy you react to Maynard so often lately! But this video isn't really live. The dude just added a bit reverb to the studio version and some crowd noises. So this is the song from the album. Nevermind, it shouldn't affect your analysis.

Seeing Tool live was the greatest experience I've ever had. Maynard is such an incredible musician. At 70k views in 3 days it's safe to say Tool is a winning react!

Love this song! Seen it live multiple times it's absolutely amazing! DC drumming insane as usual. 🤘

"he's not lit. He doesn't want to be lit." perfect description of MJK.

Check out A Perfect Circle- Outsider live at Red Rocks

Please do "The Package", by A Perfect Circle! One of Maynard's most dynamic vocal performances!

A Perfect Circle- Outsider live at Jay Leno

1:44 - 1:52 that is exactly my face every time I listen to a new Tool song! It's like "Oh this is weird...... [smiles] and I like it!"

Please do Oathbreaker - 10:56 / Second Son Of R (Audiotree Live)

React to Audioslave Like a Stone (Chris Cornell)

Beth: “he’s not lit” Me: Maynard is so lit

Your reactions are priceless, I wish I could listen to these songs for the first time again

i'd love to hear your reaction on Tool's "the grudge". (not just for that awesome long scream :D )

Someone has never seen Peter Frampton - Do You Feel Like I Do. (voice box effect)

hope youll check out the new Tool Album. It's pretty nice :)

Can you have a look at Faith No More's "Superhero" (the Radio 1 Rock Show session)? Mike Patton is well worth having a listen to.

A Perfect Circle - Judith

This is one of my favourite Tool songs, the intro riff and the talkbox is solo are two of the best things in music. More Tool please! Keep up the great work 🙂

I love this reaction because at the beginning of this video the eagerness of the presenter, the 'youtubeness' is visibly drawn out of her by the gravity of the song and the realness of this band, you can actually see it. The awkward intro smiles and energy disappear into, oh dang this is an actual song and it's getting me, exactly what I felt when first hearing this song.

he doesnt actually have stage fright btw. its more of an idealogic stance-one railing against idol worship and wanting the entire band to get credit as a whole instead of the vocalist leading and in front, in the lights, getting all the attention as with most bands. they also usually have a huge video display in the background playing videos (at least partially created by the guitarist, Adam Jones; i saw them when they toured for Lateralus and the background videos then were amazinnng-had a transcendental flair to them much like that album-particularly in line with the Parabola video and the art of Alex Grey who i think cooperated with Adam for them.) to create an audio-visual sensory experience-they want that to get the attention it deserves and enhance the experience, which just wouldnt be the same with a vocalist in front in a goofy sunbeam commanding all the audience's attention. this is all something that was widely known in the late 90s/early 2000s, but has become sort of lost and obscured by mythos surrounding the band. also id like to see you react to H by Tool. the vocals are great there-very subtle and evocative in parts, and more of the tabla drums like in Pushit. great reaction btw, you always seem to nail it. your analysis of such a wide variety of vocalists is always spot-on. ( but more Jeff Buckley please! :) )

Beth you gotta do a video of Mike Patton, Mr.Bungle preferably!

I suggest you check out Beyond The Wheel (Early Version), by Soundgarden. Other than that, basically anything by Tool or Pearl Jam.

The effect used is a talkbox, basically a mouth oriented wah pedal

Do Coheed and Cambria next. Claudio Sanchez has the voice of an angel...

Deftons with MJK - Passenger

Check out anything Mike Patton. One of the most versatile voices out there

This is the vocal track from the album. Those are not live vocals.

Maynard wants it to be about the music and not him.. so that's the main reason he doesn't do the usual lead singer thing.. hes more out there with Puscifer

Check out Mr Bungle Merry Go Bye Bye (or anything by Mike Patton, but he goes through the gambit in that song)

I honestly think people request TOOL for their overall sound. Just an amazing group of musicians. And yes Maynard does have good vocal range but this being a Vocal Coach reaction channel would love to see more Alice in Chains Pearl Jam Soundgarden or even Stone Temple Pilots.

You need to do Chris Cornell honestly anything of his , is a treat for any vocal coach

Please react to deftones (change or you've seen the butcher) please please. Rawr

HAHAHA I can't stop laughing at her reaction to the first notes... No Beth, Adam wastes no time in stressing you out with that riff. Gold.

Why dont people vote for songs that actually showcase Maynards range and talent? Jambi? Really?? Why not Eulogy, or The Grudge?

Colter Wall. "The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie" his voice I'll blow you away!!

Gojira - Global Warming (Live at Silver Cord Studio)

Another video of yours discussing Maynard you mention "cartoon voice actors" related to mjk's vocals. I never considered that before and find that to be a perfect description of how he achieves his sound. Fits in with his well known offbeat sense of humor as well. Have you done a video for Mike Patton of Faith No More various other projects? He's known to have one of the largest ranges/notes/scales what have you. I would recommend Stubb(a dub) from Mr. Bungle or Edge of the World from The real thing album

Could you please react to Ne Obliviscaris next? The live version of and plague flowers the kaleidoscope is really good!

Wow this sounds exactly like the album version....oh wait....it is

this is actually the Studio version with some Reverb, great video,love your comments!

A perfect circle- by and down the river is amazing. Check It out please

Oh, also you most definitley should do "Sugar" by System of a Down. For shock value

Pearl Jam-Black-Unplugged Please and thank you

Great Videos! Try TESSERACT - Of Matter (Live at Sphere Studios).

I love watching someone fall in love with tool!!!

You need to react to Geoff Tate of Queensryche! I recommend Take hold of the flame live in Tokyo

Beth Roars... maybe some Chevelle? They’ve some great ones :)

I would love to see you react to Sully Erna (lead singer of Godsmack) - 7 years featuring Lisa Guyer

Lol you should react to the video of him choking out someone who jumped up on stage and does miss or skip a beat.

This is my favorite Tool song!

No other band has impressed me as much as Tool, though Nine Inch Nails is a close second in the fact that he composes and mixes his own music. Vocally, Tool takes that cake. It's just fantastic and I've been listening to them for almost 20 years and still get "the feels".

Try some king diamond - abigail

I think in the casé of tool , that its impossible to satisfy all the petitions LoL , is just to Many incredible songs, plus maynard vocals are just unique!!! But I would Like lateralus and eulogy.

Not stage fright , he wants the band to show their skill

LMAO, "There's this guy." AKA Michael Winslow, the most talented person to make sounds in the world. Only that one weird bird beats him out.

Is not exactly stage fright, he considers his voice an instrument, just like the drums and guitar, he doesn't see himself a front man, so he stays in the back with the rest of them.

Love how into Tool you are. Welcome to TOOL army! The most meaningful modern music.

The origin of that vocal/guitar effect was Peter Frampton (his dad invented it} listen to "Do You Feel Like I Do". Best use of it is Jeff Beck, but this is really well done.

The "guitar voice" is a trick. A thing I've seen/read about when I was learning their songs. The guitarist apparently has a tube in his mouth that blows in air/sound. The air then leaves his mouth and goes into a mic. That way the way his mouth is formed actually modulates the sound of the guitar that goes into the mic.

It's not stage fright. Theres interview footage everywhere. He stays towards or in the back as to not take away from the overall show and the band. He wants the people to take in the full experience rather than be focused on him. Maynard started to transition to that as tool started to take their music and shows into a more atmospheric direction. Lesson one- don't listen to all these try hards whom pretend to know anything. If you have interest, look at interviews and documentaries that Maynard is involved in. Stage fright was simply a rumour fired around because he backed off

Can you please react to Alice In Chains- Love Hate Love Live at the Moore. It is one of the most amazing vocal performances you will ever see. It is Layne at his best(early years).

Ya gotta react to tools "H." live

Yaayy more tool :D Maybe do Pearl Jam - Black live at Pinkpop 1992??

"If I could I'd wish it all away no" and she pauses.... she missed the best part.

Argh, sadly this is the studio version and not the actual live, maybe some things are mixed, but the voice and guitar are definetly straight from the album :(

"Sounds just like the record".. This is the record dear. Just with reverb added. Video comps