Opera Singer/Vocal Coach tries Maynard James Keenan 25 SECOND SCREAM in "The Grudge"

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Жыл бұрын

#thegrudge #tool #maynardjameskeenan #reaction
Join me- a professional opera singer, as I listen to Tool and hear Maynard James Keenan nail a 25 second long scream and try to match it. It was a joy to dive into another Tool reaction and analysis.
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Performed by Maynard James Keenan and Tool.
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Here's the original performance:
• • TOOL - The Grudge (Audio)
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@pablerry Жыл бұрын

Try Tool - Pushit, Maynard shines in that song. You have an amazing voice btw, and actually you did the same time as Maynard 24.5 seconds.

@FrancoUnAmericano Жыл бұрын

She even referenced watching that one, so if you go back in her videos you might find it there. :)

@cristinamrusso Жыл бұрын

yep I have done a reaction and analysis to Pushit!

@bigmike- Жыл бұрын

Jesus christ -.- This is why we can't have nice things lol

@cristinamrusso Жыл бұрын

@@bigmike- 🤣

@pablerry Жыл бұрын

@@namesurname7172 nahhh I´m too lazy, but thanks for checking out for me.

@cobloaf1 11 ай бұрын

Something I've noticed over the years is most Tool fans really enjoy seeing people listen to them for the first time. There's like a collective, "Welcome."

@animal1439 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes being a tool fan feels like being a part of a cult🤣 "One of us, one of us, one of us!"

@christopherlansky 9 ай бұрын

True but I would say this about every passionate fanbase...

@ragingzim 8 ай бұрын

We’re happy for them, because now they know.

@Mary-had-a-lil-farm 8 ай бұрын

Well said 🔧

@ryanseme4959 8 ай бұрын

So true!

@jamescastle3056 Жыл бұрын

I love that you've realized that Maynard IS an instrument, not just a voice.

@BigBonelessJerk Жыл бұрын

One of the things that initially drew me into the band is that Maynard treats himself as an instrument, usually in the shadows off to the side. There was an interview where one of them was talking about usually leaving center stage empty and lit with a spotlight and letting the music take center stage.

@slowhands1424 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see one of these reaction videos about tool I always hope to hear them say it because I feel it is the most important part of understanding tool as a band

@bmFbr Жыл бұрын

Yeah, even their approach to the composition reflects that. MJK usually waits until the music is done by the other guys to only then jump in and write his parts.

@monroethecat5882 Жыл бұрын

a tool

@Scott-ir5eg Жыл бұрын

That's what voices are.

@laramiegrinde9246 11 ай бұрын

For all you diehard tool fans, I really only got into Tool yesterday and I'm 100% in awe. I don't know how else to deacribe it. It's like nothing I've ever experienced and I'm in a mission to listen to everything I can find. They're so incredible I get goosebumps during every song.

@TheSilverGate 11 ай бұрын

Lucky you for being able to experience those beautiful songs for the first time

@pedromanuelmoreira10 11 ай бұрын

Welcome to the journey :)

@MotoFamMayhem 11 ай бұрын

Wow strong statement.... Brings me back 20 years 😉

@JoeManuola 11 ай бұрын

Maynard is in A Perfect Circle and Puscifer as well. If you enjoy Tool, the other bands might click with you. Each one is different.

@josoffat7649 11 ай бұрын

Welcome. Enjoy the trip down the rabbit hole. I have been listening to them since the 90's and they still blow me away.

@bertmacklinfbi915 Жыл бұрын

"An angry heartbeat" might be the best description of TOOL tempo that I've heard. Good stuff.

@craigwestergard9676 Жыл бұрын

Maynard has said there are concerts he'll choose to do the more demanding vocals, like this one, and take it easy on the following ones. If you find this live, he can actually hold that scream around 20 seconds and sometimes longer. They tend to sound nearly studio quality live, which is pretty amazing. Also, most of the strange sounds come from Danny Carey's drum kit, where he's got a whole host of percussion instruments, but also sounds keyed up on electronic pads. His kit is massive. And he also doesn't play with a click in his ear. The timing comes natural to him. He's a freak of nature when it comes to drumming.

@rolanddeshain8983 Жыл бұрын

May The Octopus live forever🤘🤘🤘

@crowdrctrl Жыл бұрын

It's almost annoying how perfect they are live

@darci4883 Жыл бұрын

I have seen him do this one live and he does, in fact, hold that scream for more than 20 seconds live.

@cm9241 Жыл бұрын

Timing comes natural to most trained percussionists

@Red-we2bs Жыл бұрын

@@cm9241they still use clickers tho

@thelightshineth8848 Жыл бұрын

All the references to Saturn are talking about what in astrology is called the "Saturn return." Saturn's orbit takes about 29 years to return to the location it was at at the time of your birth. When it returns to this point it's often thought to be a point of major changes or challenges in a person's life. Saturn as a planet can be thought of as (very simply) representing "hard lessons" so this is like saying, Saturn is coming around, and is gonna make you deal with this shit one way or another. EDIT: Additionally the lines "lift you up like a child", "drag you down like a stone", "consume you", "spits you out like a child" are all referencing the mythology behind Saturn, or more specifically the Greek god Kronos, who ate his own children in fear they would rise up and overthrow him, as he had to do to his own father. He was tricked into eating a stone instead of his son Zeus, and later was poisoned by Zeus forcing him to spit back out all the ones previously eaten. EDIT 2: More info from "Micah Shellhamer" in comments below! Well there is the Saturn Return but he's also referencing alchemy. Saturn in alchemy refers to lead, like a lead weight, and at the end when he says give the stone away and let the water change and trans-mutate these leaden grudges into gold. Also he's referencing it when he says choose 1 or 10. Gold in alchemy is represented by the number 1 and the sun. Lead is 10 and Saturn. This video by max derrat explains it much clearer and the rest of the songs meanings on Lateralus. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNeVZZyY2J7QaIE.html

@E1775O Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the length of his scream in seconds has anything to do with 27-29.

@JoeN-S Жыл бұрын

🤯 Everything Maynard does is so intentional and multilayered. This is a brilliant insight.

@Iamanate83 Жыл бұрын

Also kind of explains 27 club. Some can’t make it through their trials. Also. 10000 days is 27 1/3 years. Huh

@Nycon64 Жыл бұрын

@@E1775O yes! 😯

@chriskline5159 Жыл бұрын

Thanx! That is some very interesting background

@shanereese6427 Жыл бұрын

Wings for Marie 1 + 2 he wrote about the passing of his mother is by far the most touching heartfelt song he's ever written it's an opera by itself

@sshza2143 Жыл бұрын

possibly the greatest ever eulogy written to a mother.🙏 heartbreakingly beautiful😌😤🏆🙋‍♂✌😎

@lolipoli3931 Жыл бұрын

I dont usually cry, but when I do its to Wings of Marie pt 2. And my mother is still alive. trully a masterpiece

@nickmagrick7702 Жыл бұрын

trying to give her depression or something?

@ronaldviens7862 11 ай бұрын

Not to mention that any trace of disillusionment in Maynard's mind has played itself out and his soliloquy is a testament of his own character in full self-judgement of his unworthiness of his mother's concern about his mindset and not her own as she lay dying for 30 years. Until the point where she was no longer lucid, we didn't hear much about her from this band. But A Perfect Circle is a different story, with a different cast. Letting his Mom go was probably the hardest and most loving thing he ever had to contemplate and follow through with.

@martingjaldbk4525 11 ай бұрын

Ever critical of the church and skeptical of Christianity, and yet he pleads with a god he doesn't believe in on his mother's behalf - if there is a heaven, and such a thing as earning your place there, surely she must have done so with her selfless love? "I don't believe in you, but if you're real, let her in you bastards!" A love that transcended their differences in faith - in both directions.

@jamesmay1349 11 ай бұрын

The "wowww" sound is a synthesizer that Adam plays with his foot on a one octave controller

@brandoncunningham263 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, the virus B

@FunHog69 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a didgeridoo. Cool effect.

@LuckykidA Жыл бұрын

The fact that you broke out into your own scream is pretty epic. Well played.

@cristinamrusso Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! 💛

@Mazecraft Жыл бұрын

I'm really upset that we aren't talking more about that sustained belt Cristina just casually dropped along with my jaw! 😮❤

@cristinamrusso Жыл бұрын

@@Mazecraft 🥰 thankyou!

@craigtuohy Жыл бұрын

@@cristinamrusso It was beautiful

@fuselpeter5393 Жыл бұрын

Tool is psycho-therapy-metal. Absolutely incredible.

@josoffat7649 11 ай бұрын

Took me 20 years to understand the band name is referring to them as a tool of inner reflection.

@rafanj824 9 ай бұрын

@@josoffat7649 When talk about reflection, "Reflection" comes to mind. No jokes, it's just because this song makes you feel like reflecting something without been reflecting.

@soth1sol 8 ай бұрын

i've always said, "guided meditation, but like you know, the prog/math-rock/metal version of it"

@JASONMONT76 Жыл бұрын

Their album Undertow is a true gem and, in my opinion, one of the most underrated in the TOOL catalog. 4 degrees is my personal favorite

@longaugust Жыл бұрын

Undertow is one of the best rock albums ever recorded and I think will stand the test of time. The title track is one of the most emotional, deep, heavy rock songs I've ever heard but the whole album is just a master class. Their sound got a little more refined after that but you still get inklings of it in their later work. The bridge between the raw sound of "Opiate" and the complexity of "Lateralus".

@kwc_bluff Жыл бұрын

Ima swamp song man my self.

@Damaged247 Жыл бұрын

Bottom & Crawl away helped me get thru my divorce. Such incredible music!!

@jacobhewitt8540 Жыл бұрын

I agree about the Undertow album. After aemina they went with a more mythical, biblical, celestial direction. Which is absolutely phenomenal. But, I do hope the will do an album Undertowesque. I do would have LOVED to be at the recording of Opiate. That would have been amazing.

@eeleye733 11 ай бұрын

the first cd i ever bought with my very own money as a child

@TheBurdenOfHope 5 ай бұрын

“Wear the grudge like a crown” - you nailed it in your first pause and bits of analysis of the song. Tool are a such powerful band.

@alltheserobotsshallfall 2 ай бұрын

a crown of negativity

@Gideonite Жыл бұрын

Seeing Maynard sing the more intense songs he uses his whole body, he is able to build up a lot of lung and diaphragm support. He moves a lot and is able to hit long notes even bent over.

@carltextor8184 4 ай бұрын

Just like the live recording of "sober" he hits some CRAZY solid notes with horrendous posture

@MrZZsharka 3 ай бұрын

It was probably well within his range during his prime and he can change the shape of his moth, face, placement and resonance to make up for it. But yes super impressive!

@jasonwatson1412 10 ай бұрын

There are two types of people, those who are Tool fans and those who aren’t yet. You remind me of so many I’ve seen exposed to Tool music. Impressed, intrigued and then it happens..Bam, another fan and soldier of the Tool Army.

@violet04nunya98 Жыл бұрын

Cristina, you are incredibly well spoken. I love how you describe what you’re experiencing with words that make us want to know what else you’re going to say. You use very expressive and educated words. It’s very nice to hear you talking about one of my favorite bands in the way you do.

@ComicalHealing Жыл бұрын

The Scarlet Lettermen is a person who has betrayed your trust, the one you hold the grudge against. The name Tool was chosen because the music is meant to fix what's broken, like therapy by music. So many of the songs are about a psychological trauma or existential crisis since those are the things humans tend to feel the most anxiety over.

@stevewyman6848 Жыл бұрын

Well put.

@LyleAllbritton Жыл бұрын

They're called tool because it's a dick joke.... Maynard (or Danny) was bullshitting when he said that about their name

@richardbaily967 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was just a dick reference.

@shane2296 11 ай бұрын

the name was actually chosen from maynards early days when he was in the army........often they were known as tools....grunts. they have so many double meanings in their lyrics and musical composition. this is why they are still one of my all time favorites ever.....so clever....so talented....so under appreciated by todays "standards".....check out anachronistic dynasty, maynards 1st band in college some really good stuff a lot of people dont know, but tool fans might appreciate....end of my rant

@11ELeVeNthiRtYFouR34 9 ай бұрын

I heard they were going to call it theramin toolbelt and we’re talked out of it and landed on “tool”

@TheNavajo0 Жыл бұрын

Lateralus, Decending, No Quarter, Right In Two, Invincible, Stinkfist, The Pot. Their music is totally like classical in the different waves of emotion.

@zuzusuperfly8363 Жыл бұрын

Yea, I'd be very excited if she went over any one of those tracks. Less so No Quarter because they didn't write it, but it's still a great cover.

@andreawheatley5528 Жыл бұрын

Fear Inoculum too

@Jonathan-zh4rg Жыл бұрын

Invincible is one of my favorite songs ever

@michelleliberman5493 Жыл бұрын

@@andreawheatley5528Fear Inoculum is pure brilliance

@cambranson Жыл бұрын

Got to say No Quarter is by Led Zeppelin, it's a cover 😉

@Gideonite Жыл бұрын

Saturn comes back around is referring to the planet Saturns rough orbit of 29 years to circle the sun. In Astrology it is a sign of change and the lyric is “Saturn comes back around to show you everything, Let’s you choose what you will not see you then, drags you down like a stone or lift you up again, spit you out like a child light and innocent.” Meaning let go of the Grudge that’s holding you back, if you don’t it will by an actor holding you back from living your life fully.

@andreawheatley5528 Жыл бұрын

I love Tool and I am almost 58, Maynard is a genius

@ltrudd 10 ай бұрын

If you ever have a chance go see them live. Do it. I promise it will change your life. Ive seen them 12 times since 97 and they keep getting better. To be honest its such an emotional experience for me that i always cry happy tears. And you can also add that you've see the best drummer ever in person.

@annaprana8004 14 күн бұрын

Tool & APC are INCREDIBLE live!🎉

@heyskipj Жыл бұрын

@26:29 was the best part of the vid. Whenever I think they hit the climax of the song Tool keeps digging. Relentless pursuit of awesomeness. Love the reaction. I'd say rewind 5-10 sec after pausing to regain the builds, transitions, and flow. Otherwise it's like being thrown in the deep end of a tsunami.

@thegoatchild3545 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the reaction, Cristina. I'm glad this amazing music is resonating with you. TOOL are truly a one of a kind band. They put more ideas in a single song than most bands in their entire discography. Next I suggest Schism or Parabol/Parabola.👍

@justinlovince8816 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@TheBurdenOfHope 5 ай бұрын

Yes! Lateralus is their Magnum Opus, to me.

@RealJohnnyG 10 ай бұрын

It's fascinating how much you compliment Maynard's control of his voice when you have an impressive control of your voice as well. It's like real ones just know. You're a real one.

@jdmcnugent8818 Жыл бұрын

I’ve listened to tool for so long now, it’s so great to see people experiencing it for the first time. Watching your face and a smile build shows me how much you enjoy the band and appreciate the music. Great scream by the way…do more tool!

@keithmaurer1864 Жыл бұрын

I watch these tool reactions to hopefully hear/see their songs through a different set of ears/eyes. I've been a fan since 93 and love to and still do learn new things about their music when I watch different people react. Love your take on this song. Can't wait for the next reaction....my vote is for the holy trinity. Please don't wait a month between reactions 😅

@mauimeowee21 Жыл бұрын

Trinity is the best and made to listen in order..

@jacobhewitt8540 Жыл бұрын

Keith I'm with you my brother. I'm also a loonnng time fan. I bought Opiate the day it came out and I was hooked.

@johnseward2934 Жыл бұрын

This song is the sonic equivalent of a self help lesson on improving your life by learning how to address and let go of the grudges which hold you down. It’s the perfect intro to the rest of the album. The drone approach used applies to a lot of their music but not all. As you go thru their catalogue, you’ll come across quite a lot of different ways they approach their sound scaping.

@carlosb6205 Жыл бұрын

Seen Maynard 3 times now. Each time I'm just shocked and amazed. They'll always be my favorite band. I'm 32, I'll check back at 42 and 52 and 62 and 72 etc. years of age.

@AlphanumericCharacters Жыл бұрын

Became my favorite band at 13 when Undertow was released. Saturn has come back around and I’m 43…still my favorite band.

@shoe7ess2 6 ай бұрын

That sound at the beginning is a saw blade. When this album released the CD had a saw blade printed on the disc and The Grudge was track one. So if you started the album, the CD would spool up while that sound effect played and look like a saw starting up 🙂. Makes you miss the days of album art and CD booklets...

@itsayswithoutgoing9571 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction and amazing belt by you!🤯 I had my doubts around 10sec that you were going to make it to 20 but, wow…you killed it🙌. Your vocal and musical expertise is such a welcome treat when it comes to Tool reacting. Just please don’t make us wait another month for the next one. My suggestion is Eulogy, Aenema, or Wings for Marie part 1 and 2.

@devandiemidio7704 Жыл бұрын

These reactions are so good I love the input and love watching people become metal heads lol. Another amazing band to check out is system of a down the lead singer serj was trained in opera and even has a career in opera but he puts his skills into his metal songs which are just amazing and the rest of the band is insanely talented. Songs I would recommend would be question or BYOB

@5piral0ut Жыл бұрын

What an awesome review! Loved the insight in every comment you made and your singing was beautiful and added another unique dimension ❤

@brandonfreeman1472 6 ай бұрын

I've been a TooL fan all my life. Nothing will ever change that. TooL practically raised me.... 🤘

@OfficialArmstead Жыл бұрын

I love Maynard's scream in this song. Gives me chills almost every time I hear it even to this day. That said...Shheeeit.... that was an impressive show case of your own vocal ability and prowess! Especially considering you did that from a seated position? Idk much about vocal mechanics and all that but well done either way! Great reaction!

@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf Жыл бұрын

Wow…. ❤ your reaction….. really ❤️ how you broke down MJK vocal effects & layers. Your 26 second note was amazing !!! Please continue Tool journey……”Keep Going Spiral Out” 🌀🌀🌀🌀

@BrockDavid1982 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction! I love the professional insight and no BS. Keep it up!

@Warriormedic68 9 ай бұрын

I've seen so many tool videos lately. Like A LOT of people are just discovering tool for the first time. Welcome. I honestly am jealous, I wish I could hear them for the first time again. They will never not be one of my top bands of all time.

@ItsReallyJackBlack Жыл бұрын

The musicality of Tool is so underappreciated. They had a level of inspiration to younger musicians that Rush had on my generation.

@schlurosaurusrex2827 Жыл бұрын

It is special, I could not appreciate Tool more, and I don't care what "they" do.

@MichaelMoore497 Жыл бұрын

Rush and Tool, my top 2.

@whatdothlife4660 Жыл бұрын

People praise and discuss every aspect of TOOL including their musicality ad nauseum. I adore this band but TOOL is anything but underrated.

@ItsReallyJackBlack Жыл бұрын

@@whatdothlife4660 Underappreciated and underrated are two different things.

@whatdothlife4660 Жыл бұрын

@@ItsReallyJackBlack They have Grammys.

@robertstokes3696 Жыл бұрын

Loved your reaction. Thank you. At the beginning you mentioned a voice in the background. I’d never heard that before in this song. It actually sounded like the cameraman. Lol. It did make me think of one of my favourites from Tool, 46 & 2 where Maynard actually talks/sings way low in volume in two sections of the song. The song itself is very deep in meaning using Carl Jung’s theory of the shadow plus the thought of 2 extra chromosomes added to our regular 44 & 2.

@salvatorescarfone9358 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for this reaction, you have a lot to give with your knowledge and understanding of complex music. Loved the comments about the lyrics and their relation to the musical themes. Keep it up! ❤

@corey6393 Жыл бұрын

The pause face at 23:49 is excellent! Thanks for doing this, we enjoy your perspective. Nice belt, too!

@chasm9557 Жыл бұрын

This song is one of my favorite opening tracks of any album. It sets the mood and pace for Lateralus well and it's easily recognizable. I remember when I was a kid getting into metal and my buddy came over to my place with this cd. It fucking blew my mind and I've been a fan since.

@JeramieW Жыл бұрын

Tool live is an out of body experience. You can't express or explain Tool. You absolutely must Experience Tool 🔧 live to understand the gift of their brilliance .

@jeffreicher Жыл бұрын

The best, most informative, most observant reaction I have ever seen…well done!

@Bthelick Жыл бұрын

I love the lyric "give away the stone, let the waters kiss and turn these leaden grudges into gold" Let the water erode the stone weighing you down, it's lead and the lessons therein will turn it to gold.

@Patrick-857 7 ай бұрын

Tool are into some really esoteric stuff. That's alchemy, which comes up a lot in their music, as well as astrology, sacred numerology, all kinds of gnostic and hermetic stuff. Eastern spirituality to make a big generalisation comes up a lot too. Then there's the Jungian psychology, and a ton of other stuff.

@gibran5000 11 ай бұрын

tool is music and theatre in its purest form imo. they are genius.

@hinkleshabit1838 10 ай бұрын

These are so much fun! Gives me an even deeper appreciation for a band I've loved for decades. Great work breaking it down!

@MakingUsernameIsHard 8 ай бұрын

I just randomly came across one of your channel and I love the albums and the few shows of theirs i've been to, but listening to you analyze, sing, and your whole expression as you're experiencing the Grudge was like having another Tool-esque experience. The tension, the release, they cycle of life and mysticism all giving me such an avalanche of emotions from anxiety to excitement! I can feel it all in my chest...or i'm having a heart attack watching you and listening to Maynard. a very incredible moment, thank you! :D

@atlarsenal Жыл бұрын

That sound was Adam on a foot petal synth. The scream was 29 seconds on purpose to go along with the reference to Saturn’s orbital period. Maynard is very clever with his lyrics throughout their whole catalog. I enjoy your reactions/ analysis. I subbed for the Tool. Keep them coming. You won’t be disappointed.

@clalo4 Жыл бұрын

You got a standing ovation from me for that belt!! Holy smokes, that was awesome!!! :)

@dplunk13 Жыл бұрын

I always find Maynard's vocals to be at most right in line with the instruments, if not a little lower. I saw them live last year and often times I could barely hear him. And I think it's very deliberate since you can also barely see Maynard a lot of the time. He's always positioned back and off to the side. I love that he doesn't have to be the center of attention and lets the whole band shine.

@BPFDesigns 9 ай бұрын

I've seen Tool live several times in the past few decades, and every time I have seen them, Maynard has been in the BACK of the stage. Sometimes you can't even see him, but you can very much see the rest of the band. I really think you described it best, in that the band considers the vocals, to be another instrument: no more important than anyone else on stage. I really enjoy watching videos like these, and I see you have done several with Tool. Thanks for taking the times to record, analyze and upload all of this, it's great to watch.

@meaghancolman8319 5 ай бұрын

I’ve seen them 21 times and the last tour (Nov 2023 in Toronto, ON) was the only time Maynard was really out front. He’s always maintained that he isn’t tool, he is a part of tool. I love that.

@christafart4202 Жыл бұрын

One of the best opening tracks of a album ever.....

@guitaroffthecuff-davids5528 Жыл бұрын

Love your analysis and sense of humor. Subscribed! Stay awesome.

@jsferraguto 7 ай бұрын

Such a brilliant analysis of this tune, from both a musical and artistic standpoint. Really enjoyed it!

@raytr4100 Жыл бұрын

There are so many reaction videos to Tool, and even more to this song. I have seen a lot of them, and i think this here is one of the best reactions there is. I had the pleasure of seeing them 2 times, some years ago in Vienna, and last year in Cologne. Their concerts are just mindblowing. Regarding Songs to React: "Lateralus" has to be Nr. 1, its on some lists the "best metal song ever". The Pot, Pneuma, Parabola, Right in Two, Invincible, Vicarious, Jambi, Wings for Mary

@xxloki713xx Жыл бұрын

Great list here

@crystaledwards8854 10 ай бұрын

Jambi is my all time favourite

@bradysimpson Жыл бұрын

What I love about Maynard being low in the mix is after you get to know the song, all the music sounds that much louder around him.

@cameronmurphy5295 11 ай бұрын

Hands down the best reaction channel I have seen!

@mrmufasio Жыл бұрын

Wow. Great in depth reaction. First time seeing your channel. Subscribed!

@travisSimon365 Жыл бұрын

Christina, I really enjoyed your reaction. It's very gratifying when someone that is not from 'this world' gets tool. In addition, you were able to add a few new (to me, at least) insights into one of the most studied rock bands in history, so kudos. I feel like singers, when they discover tool (and its rabid fan base), want to do more reaction videos, but are also worried about doing too many Tool songs. Please allow me to allay that fear - you can do as many Tool songs as you like and we will continue to love them. Finally, one piece of constructive criticism - you do a great job of choosing when to pause the video. You sense that you are about to loose a musical moment and pause it appropriately. However, often that change will be to a powerful moment. The absolute worst thing you could do (which you don't do) is to pause right on the downbeat of the change. But, even pausing before it, you loose some of the impact of the change that we, as fans who know the song, look forward to. So, this is all a long way of saying, keep pausing exactly like you are, but before you resume the music, hit the left arrow and jump back 5 seconds, and THEN resume the music. Just make it a habit. Anyway, look forward to more 🙂

@ddiejr Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great reaction. So glad you are back with more Tool and believe me, you will be surprised with all the songs you hear. If you want my humble opinion, try Jimmy. It is one of my favorites, well my favorite for this point in my life. Each Tool fan has a favorite song depending where they are at in their lives. Please keep up with Tool reactions. The Tool army will love you and your opinions. One tip, I love that you pause a lot. Don’t stop pausing and breaking down the sections. Just rewind 5-10 seconds every stop. Tool has quick drops that you will miss, not if, but when you will skip a drop you won’t know till the second/third review. Other then that, make a Tool reaction playlist and people (like me) will watch them on repeat.

@BjornWithASlash 8 ай бұрын

When I saw him in Eugene OR in 2022 he did the scream at the end and he did so fucking good. It was literally one of the coolest experiences of my life. Every time I have the chance I go see tool. It’s a feast for all the senses, and it’s like an art exhibit brought to you by the masters of the art

@BjornWithASlash 8 ай бұрын

Looking at all the visuals, the lighting, all at the perfect center reveals perfect symmetry and a flawlessly executed show. Literally anything to make you not look at Maynard.

@ChrisEspino759 10 ай бұрын

Wow hi Cristina! Welcome to the Tool club lol. Great video analysis, and likewise, I have likened many Tool songs to many classical pieces in terms of their arrangement. Fantastic stuff! Keep up the great work 👍 Chris

@liammcandrew3269 Жыл бұрын

The Grudge live is incredible..... he nails it

@Creepy_Lorax 11 ай бұрын

The opening sound is the tape machine starting in a recording studio. To anyone who has heard it is unmistakable.

@mamajagrekab2964 10 ай бұрын

I love this reaction. You’re analysis mirrors mine on this song. Great to see yunguns discover the best band that has ever existed ❤🎉

@vitaemecha Жыл бұрын

Great analysis and interpretation. Love it.

@Andy-nl8uq Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see your take on parabol/parabola, but to be honest, the whole lateralus album in particular is something special. Seeing it as an opera with different movements is something I'd never thought of, but actually makes sense. If you listen to the the holy trinity (disposition/reflection/triad) I think you'll really get that sense. Great analysis, youve made me look at the album a different way, and ive listened to it for a good 20 years now 😂

@soth1sol 8 ай бұрын

album's 13 tracks correlate 1 to 1 with 13 chakra system. we are meant to listen to album as if ascending thru new energy centers reiterated by lift/elevator sound at the very beginning of album parabol/parabola lands at heart chakra reiterated by music video end sequence "so familiar and overwhelmingly... warm"

@soth1sol 8 ай бұрын

tenacious d's "tribute" is their tool's "lateralus" including fibonnaci, phi ratio, purple chakras, sunmoonearth alchemical wedding & trinity "look into my eyes and it's easy to see 1 and 1 make 2 , 2 and 1 make 3, it was destiny once every hundred-thousand years or so when the sun doth shine (triad) and the moon doth glow (reflection) and the grass doth grow-ho (disposition)"

@soth1sol 8 ай бұрын

triad marks the crown chakra before the godhead (faaip de oiad) listen to triad's solo. and remember album disc shows cosmic eye SAWBLADE design ...adam's solo is using that SAWBLADE action to perform a "(golden) disSECTION" (hence name of tool's record label, dissectional) ...right across your forehead, right in two, not at all unlike "vicarious" music video! so yeah, if you haven't yet, enjoy that new exp!

@jimfleming4955 Жыл бұрын

Would you please review two songs from Tool that go together (Wings for Marie and 10,000 days (Wings for Marie Part 2)) that deal with the passing of Maynard's mother Judith Marie. Those songs have everything: emotion, deep meaning, incredible lyrics, spectacular delivery, etc. The emotion Maynard conveys in the lyrics and in the way that he delivers them brings grown men to tears. I would truly love to hear your reaction to them. It's the ultimate tribute from a child to their mother. It's best to know some of the context beforehand, like what 10,000 days means. Also, pay attention to the difference in how he deals with the grief between the two songs. The first song is somber and centered around how he is handling it "its time for us to let you go". While the second song is a celebration of her life where his tone lifts and builds throughout the song ending with (from his mother's perspective speaking to God) "is time for you to bring me home". His mother was highly religious and Maynard was not, but he gets her faith in the end. Maybe the most powerful lines I have ever heard in a song are: "Set as I am in my ways and my arrogance Burden of proof tossed upon non-believers You were my witness My eyes, my evidence Judith Marie, unconditional one" He's saying he always needed proof and she only ever needed faith, but in the end her faith was his proof. She was his "eyes" his "evidence". POWERFUL!!!

@itz_premium Жыл бұрын

Can confirm... Have heard the song hundreds of times.. I can't ever sing along or get to 'the part' without choking up and trying to stop a tear. In fact I always fail, I always lose one. It just comes screaming out of you. If every man had a mother they loved that they could write a song for, they would write this song 6 days a week and twice on Sunday. If every man wanted to rent a mansion for a week for their mother, Maynard built the mansion single handedly with rocks and sticks, and it took him nearly 10,000 days to do it.

@TvrkishOutlaw Жыл бұрын

My fav album 🤟

@laramiegrinde9246 11 ай бұрын

Your review of this song was one of the best I've ever seen. I loved your enthusiasm and how much you appreciate their talent and skill.

@jimfleming4955 11 ай бұрын

@laramiegrinde9246 Thank you. When you spend the time and fully "experience" their music, you are rewarded with the incredible depth of their songwriting genius. This is not hyperbole. Many of their songs have deeper levels that you can't get from a casual listen. That's not to say that they aren't good for the casual listener. When I was younger, I loved them for the driving beat and power of their songs. I was oblivious to the mastery until I started listening on good headphones and spent the time they deserved.

@callmealex69 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful live.

@williamknox7612 6 ай бұрын

Tool is on tour. I think everyone would love to see your reaction after a real life experience. I got a ticket for you in L.A. or Vegas it would be my honor. None the less please catch a show sooner than later. Thank you for your fresh insight and authentic rections.

@fishdude666ify 9 ай бұрын

Saw them on the first Lateralis tour and they opened with this. Lights out, then that machine noise, and I was just like ohhhhhh shiiiit and DUHDUHD-DUH DUH D-DUH... Needless to say, it was amazing. And trip on this- I always just assumed that the songs were built around the lyrics because they go with the music dynamics so perfectly. But no; the songs were 100% finished before Maynard even heard them. And EVERY SONG is like that, it's almost beyond comprehension.

@horoldo77 Жыл бұрын

Loving the Tool Reactions. Would love to see "Right in Two" next, I think it's right up there with Pushit and "H" and "Eulogy" are really good too.

@davidward9737 Жыл бұрын

Great reaction Christina. Thank you for time it took to break it down. Thank you even more for your 26 second note 😊❤ great voice

@Skibalicious 9 ай бұрын

my new fave song reactor. Love the fact that you sing parts of it, beautiful voice. And i've listened to this and other songs you've reacted to and never heard things you are pointing out ! Peace

@J_sLaXx 9 ай бұрын

the look on your face during Maynard's scream.. worth every minute of viewing this reaction. nice.

@BurkhardBoogieVierth Жыл бұрын

Your analysis of the song was brilliant! Plus you can back it up with a beautiful voice of yourself… Pause as much as you like because you actually have something insightful to say. To not lose any transitions or build ups from the pause you can use the left arrow key to jump back 5 sec or the J key to jump back 10 sec, before restarting. Looking forward to the next tool song.

@johncarpenter3751 Жыл бұрын

Best Album Opener of all time ever.

@danielwade1978 3 ай бұрын

It’s so cool to watch others during their engagement with Tool. Really liked her interpretation of the sound at the beginning. Strap in, off you go!!

@TheHeadown Жыл бұрын

Great job. The good thing is that when you´re done with all the insanely good songs of Tool, you have 2 absolutely bangers in A Perfect Circle (Mer de noms, and Thirteenth Step) where Maynard is absolutely god-tier on vocals. I just have to add that you´re stunning.

@j260hernandez1 Жыл бұрын

A Perfect Circle - Orestes is a great one you should check.

@user-xr6jn1xj2g Жыл бұрын

I think the reason he seems like another instrument is because the band composes the instrumentals before Maynard composes the lyrics. It's a formula that works amazingly well for Tool.

@SimonAndrew Жыл бұрын

Fantastic breakdown! Loved it.

@JoeYo77 Жыл бұрын

I’ve listened to so many Tool reviews I almost didn’t do it because I end up down another rabbit hole. However I love your perspective and reviews of their art. Great job! I love your rabbit hole.

@vincegedeon6583 Жыл бұрын

This whole album is incredible 💯🔥🚒

@carlosportillo2781 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you have a beautiful voice! Should do a cover of the song. 😊

@t10claytempered16 11 ай бұрын

Maynard would love your spirit and voice. Duet of screams and more? Yes! He's in Napa making great wine. Call him. Seriously. BTW, great review, Great eyes.🤤😜 Cheers!

@Kapauhawaii 7 ай бұрын

Generally, when you speak softer or deeper, in the mix, it’s hypnotic, and or it makes you want to listen harder like when I talk softly, people wanna listen more. When I speak loudly, they get closed down he plays with this fact.

@chriswebb7822 Жыл бұрын

The transitions are paramount to the emotion of their compositions, something you lose entirely if you don't let it play out a little...It will greatly increase the impact of the song for you, which will help us the subscribers enjoy it more.

@scottw5253 Жыл бұрын

yep, let the art speak to you before speaking to it

@keithhutchins8803 Жыл бұрын

If you like Maynard's singing you should listen to Puscifer.

@joeyanez9338 Жыл бұрын

Carina Round is a goddess

@mattolson6718 Жыл бұрын

You’re so thorough in your videos. Outstanding

@ericgoodwinart Жыл бұрын

Fantastic reaction and analysis! Subscribed!

@macgonzo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us - I really enjoyed your reaction. I would greatly appreciate it if you could react to a song by Carina Round, who sings with Maynard in one of his side project bands, Puscifer. She is an incredibly talented singer, and I feel her solo stuff doesn't get the recognition it deserves. If you could react to her song 'Into My Blood', as it's live, I would love to hear your thoughts.

@joshalvarez780 Жыл бұрын

Which one? There's a few live versions..

@macgonzo Жыл бұрын

@@joshalvarez780 this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJeomNydlZabnJc.html

@el-violador Жыл бұрын

First of all great look at the lyrics. For a first time you caught a lot. The scarlet letter is indeed in reference to the punishment of branding people with their sin. Someone has hurt the character and they hold this up as a part of themselves. It's a defining characteristic. Saturns return I never fully remember. But it has to do with Saturns year being equivalent to 27 or so years and that it's seen as an important cycle of a human life. Something missed is that MJK likens the grudge to lead. Lead historically is said to be to heavy and soft to be useful. But a theory around alchemy circles was that if you found the right formula it could be transmutated into gold. MJK is saying that if we throw our leaden grudge away and expect nothing back (closure, vindication... A medal) we can transmute it into a golden life lesson. I love that this song isn't really the end of the journey with this grudge. The abrupt end doesn't really feel like closure but the song (first track on Lateralus) is the beginning of the healing process Very well done with the reaction. The observation of the singing through gritted teeth was great For the next song you may as well just go to the beginning of their first EP.... We'll all watch it. If that's not what you want to do "H.", "Forty Six and 2", "Parabol/Parabola" and "Right in Two" are all stunning choices

@jamief7079 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Keep the TOOL coming.

@davidstoleson792 8 ай бұрын

I like other songs from Tool because of their technical content / musicianship, but this one always gets hits the emotions. After the scream, there is this slight pause musically and then it's complete chaos until the end. My favorite part of watching well-trained and knowledgeable musicians react to Tool is that they can often explain the technical what's and how's and how they relate to the emotional response. Thank you.

@medieval._ Жыл бұрын

I would love to see your analysis of Maria Brinks voice and screams from the band In This Moment. she’s one of the best female metal screamers out there