Bass Teacher REACTS | "Schism" - Tool

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Bass Teacher REACTS | "Schism" - Tool | Justin Chancellor

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➡️ Frankly, there is no band out there like Tool. The production on every record is different, but they precisely depict the vibe of the band during each album’s period: First, it was grungy - then it cleaned up with a crisp production supported by one of the weightiest bass tones in metal history as the years went on. In this video, I’ll walk you through Tool's arguably-most-popular track “Schism” from their 2001 album “Lateralus” featuring THAT bass riff you hear every time you walk into a Guitar Center. I focus on how Tool subvert the traditional instrument roles, the breakdown of Justin Chancellor’s iconic bass tone, and some other compositional points that warrant this song’s achievement of “Best Metal Performance” shortly after its release. WHAT a band!
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@johnseward2934 Жыл бұрын

Tool's ability to take all 4 instruments (vocals included) and constantly weave them in and out of each other, exploring the full spectrum from complete unison to complete discord and any number of groupings in between, while still making it all sound so damn natural and amazing, is nearly unrivaled in music and what makes them legendary.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I couldn't have written this better...

@lyndonbauer1703 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I've got a friend that loves progressive/complex arrangements - think Dillinger Escape plan to Meshuggah...guy hates tool and just doesn't get the hype. Thinks it's just 'pick a riff and drone for 7 mins' This comment puts into words what irks me about that. Thank you.

@fluchtigziege3202 Жыл бұрын

its not that difficult, its just most people are too scared to do it, all the bands I have been in I have played bass very much influenced by tool, alice in chains and primus/ratm, its given me the ability to always offset my playing to maximize the space in each song, some songs you want to be in lock step and really syncopated but other times its great to wander off to the farthest reaches of being "in key" and flow in time but even out of step with the guitar, gives the drummer space to play around too as they can bounce around between the melody and rhythm, creates a bigger and more deep sound

@dinokadragic Жыл бұрын

@@lyndonbauer1703 that is because meshuggah and dillinger escape plan are not familiar with dynamics. Its all full on distorted undynamic metal. Pick a riff , drone it for 7 mins and still make it sound more differential than anything from meshuggah is hard to get for people who THINK they know something about progressive and complex arrangments. Speed was never complex , neither are odd time signutres without context and groove.

@lyndonbauer1703 Жыл бұрын

@Dino Kadragic My main point was his wide variety of taste rather than the bands specifically and still not quite grasping why Tool's works are revered. I'd have to disagree on Dillinger not understanding dynamics however, I'd urge you to listen to their later material.

@satevo462 Жыл бұрын

I was the light guy at a local venue when this album came out. It was funny how many bass players used the opening lick for sound checks. And I always gave them a lil light show when they did it.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Haha. I’d appreciate that if it happened to me 😅

@ZaynonTheMartian Жыл бұрын

Fellow light guy here and I play bass as well, and the bass player for the band I tour with sound checks with this song a lot and got me to learn how to play it as well 🤣👌

@mi.dogman4438 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean, back then? I still use it for line checks. Ha!

@3Dos Жыл бұрын

I actually used to play 46&2 or schism on line checks :D

@SirFooplesTheThird Жыл бұрын

Funny. I warm up by playing Stinkfist

@SavageDawgJoshua Жыл бұрын

I'm 51, Marine, Tool fan since '94, finally saw them live 4-5 years ago in Louisville, and I weep to know a band this good exists.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@DeeJay2491 Жыл бұрын

I was there as well! Great concert!

@christophersnyder5812 Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi TeufelHunden. I know exactly what you speak of. I’m 42, remember seeing the video for Sober back in ‘94 on MTV ( when they still played actual music videos 😅 ). I’ve been hooked ever since. The sound created by this quad is something that reaches in and grabs your soul, and never lets go. Only been fortunate to see them live one time here in Baltimore in June 2007. Hands down the most incredible show my eyes and ears have ever been blessed to experience. Had tickets for the Baltimore show in April 2020 but unfortunately COVID cancelled that. Hope for that live experience at least one more time before they call it quits.

@MylesWain Жыл бұрын

What does being a marine have to do with anything?

@bpooboi Жыл бұрын

@@MylesWain it was just a statement. Its only relevant to people that find relevancy in it. Obviously you do not. Why would you ask?

@eee.eee.eee.eee. 4 ай бұрын

18:00 The real reason on why Maynard sings at the back of the stage is for two reasons. One is because he doesn’t want the attention, and just wants to play music. The second reason is because, in the earlier days (when Maynard sang in the front of the stage) a fan jumped onto the stage and Maynard (who practiced Jiu-Jitsu at the time) held the fan in a leg-lock and continued the song. Believe it or not, but Maynard decided to sing in the back of the stage after the incident. (More stuff just for fun): I also saw Tool live on January 21, 2024 and the last song, Maynard let us record it (as they usually don’t allow it because people can post videos of it and not give the band credit and all that). The song was “Schism” and watching Justin play the bass to the song made the song feel more powerful and everyone was together. Also, during “Flood” Justin had an amazing opening performance with his bass that wasn’t part of the song. Thanks for reading, if anyone read this..

@Fightingat40 Ай бұрын

He put him in a rear naked choke and finished the song while choking him. You can find the clip on KZfaq.

@eee.eee.eee.eee. Ай бұрын

@@Fightingat40 thanks

@haddiejonesy Ай бұрын

the recording is not because of credit, it is about being present with them, going on the journey through your minds eye, not through the eye (lens) of a smart phone. His instructions from PushIt live say it best... "We're gonna need your help though We need your help and your permission So we need you to find a comfortable space That's not only comfortable, but vulnerable And to just shut your eyes and go there And we'll meet you on the other side..."

@TheElectricBuddha Жыл бұрын

Maynard has always said he is not a front man or lead vocalist, but rather just another instrument. That was a big reason to not include lyrics in the booklets and standing in the background on stage without much lighting. He didn't want people focusing on him.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I love everything about that - a true artist.

@cantcny Жыл бұрын

People look at me like I'm an alien when I tell them I don't care about lyrics. Vocals are just another instrument to me, as well, and MJK is just as good as his instrument as the rest of the band.

@Churdington Жыл бұрын

In order to be the "lead" vocalist, there must be another vocalist in the band, otherwise you're just.. the vocalist. Maynard ripped on some fans for saying he's the lead vocalist, for that reason. lol.

@footingball5566 Жыл бұрын

@@Churdington I know lol. I just saw a video with ”10 Tool facts” and in the first one he said ”Maynard, the lead singer of Tool” and I just hear Maynard say ”1. I’m in Tool, not of Tool. 2. It’s not a choir, I am the singer IN Tool” in my head lol

@davidward9737 Жыл бұрын

He actually has stage fright when he was younger. I don't know now, but that is one of the reasons he is in the background

@mikeg3950 Жыл бұрын

One of the few bands I consider truly timeless and ahead of their time. If they formed today it would sound exactly the same

@Thesongstaysthesame 11 ай бұрын

100% agree

@LuciferAlmighty 7 ай бұрын

Crazy since some songs got started out in the 80's. Truly an amazing band.

@catsven1973 7 ай бұрын

if they formed today...no one will listen to them....beacause of the stupidity that is ruling the brains today...

@GrantZPrice Жыл бұрын

sitting right in front of Justin at a concert you learn whole new things about the songs even if you've listened to them thousands of time. waaaay more of tools sound comes from the bass than I ever thought.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@kimberlysaffles9332 Жыл бұрын

I’ve read that a lot of times when you think the sound is coming from Adam it’s actually Justin!

@mauimeowee21 Жыл бұрын

@@LowEndUniversityJustin masterminded fortysixandtwo. His claim to fame in his eyes .he felt it best represented his talents to that time in the band ,they found gold with Justin and seeing them in concertive sat on the left to see Adam on the right to see Justin and the middle to see Danny and I have to say when I say on the right I heard more of Tools sound come out Maynard is my favorite though his ability to reflect his music through words is awesome to see them play without Maynard is awesome how do they capture all of this in just a few months is beyond me .Maynard writes the words only after the music is penned ..genius .all of them are genius in my eyes been a fan since early 90s not one band can take their place after seeing them before and after the 14 year wait I can only say one thing may add isn't so angry and he lost a lot of fans you cant compare their music to past ,they simply evolved ..7empest is a 15 min song as is invincible two songs that grasp the bands ability to create magic.hell all of the songs are great you just can't down the music they created a sound only they can do it can't be duplicated and try if you like it's not gonna happen...

@FunkadelicPancho Жыл бұрын

I feel like youtube doesn't have quality bass analysis like this! Love it dude! Keep it up!

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for the kind words Connor.

@bassmunk Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! So nice to have someone really know what they're talking about and have so much meaningful information to share. Nice to finally know how he gets that sound. It makes a lot of sense!

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@musstakrakish Жыл бұрын

If you like this channel you should check out Beholden to the Riff. Hes really awesome and just did a bass cover of The Pot.

@MavenFade Жыл бұрын

@Low End University could you react to some Keretta? Maven Fade or The Secret is Momentum?

@AnthonyGaff Жыл бұрын

Adam Jones, the guitarist, is a Hollywood-grade special effects artist with lots of impressive credits. He often does the videos for the band. He may have done all of them, I can't recall. Really talented stuff in my opinion.

@JoneyJefe Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard this before too

@unholysupertramp Жыл бұрын

He done the original raptors in the first Jurassic Park

@Jack-ot1zq 2 ай бұрын

@@unholysupertramphe sculpted the clay raptors when ilm was still in preproduction for JP. Obviously they went with cgi

@mihadeth Жыл бұрын

Danny uses Synesthesia Mandala Drum, which he co-developed. It has 128 strike position detection rings from its center to its edge, along with 127 levels of velocity sensitivity. From Wiki

@SuperEagle112 Жыл бұрын

It’s the perfect example of a crazy statement. But because tool and Danny are so legendary, you know and want it to be true.

@Chris-gn3bo Жыл бұрын

Tool is the band I’ve seen the most live. I never miss an opportunity to see them

@ShastaBean 6 ай бұрын

Tool is the only band that when I see them - I don't say to myself how I wish it was (90s) KoRn instead.

@Prosch23 11 ай бұрын

I have seen bad guitar teachers that just called themselves "teachers" and they really didn't know their instruments well. You are for real, sir. I appreciated a breakdown that made sense and was learnable.

@LowEndUniversity 11 ай бұрын

Aw, thanks for that, really means a lot. I’ve been teaching for a very long time and always do my best to make concepts relatable, down to Earth; and simple. I appreciate you stopping by! Cheers 🙏🏼

@BBond88 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, Maynard dosent begin writing lyrics until the instrumentals are pretty much finished. This is why his lyrics are weaved into the band as an instrument rather than a lead.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

It certainly sounds like it. He really respects the space of the other instruments. He doesn’t sing “over” them, he sings “with” them - to my ears, anyway.

@christophergorgon9936 Жыл бұрын

Never knew that, but it makes sense!

@ddrumdude Жыл бұрын

You're correct for the most part, although Maynard was part of the initial writing process during Lateralus.

@maffmi 11 ай бұрын

I guess if you use the fibonacci sequence for a basis, you can already work with the sequenced syllables@@ddrumdude

@samlarson1028 11 ай бұрын

I fins this amazing😮

@ghostdahsun7682 4 ай бұрын

I remember when Tool first came out and I was taken back so much by them. As a musician, I see music much as a painter would his work of art. A mixture of colors and darks and lights and peaking into one final masterpiece that moves the soul. I was so grateful as a kid growing up to experience their growth and see their art come to it's maturity. All I have to say is I owe a great deal to Tool in how I see my music creating. So here's a great big THANK YOU TO EACH OF THOSE MEMBERS WHOM SHAPED MY MUSICAL ABILITIES.

@aaronb4043 Жыл бұрын

I'm loving these man, it's a rare gift to be able to do a deep dive on theory and music in general but also keep it entertaining and fun and light, and you're doing that. Can't wait to see what else you do in the future

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

This means the world to hear - appreciate you man!

@joedanero5360 Жыл бұрын

Tool is from the future. The skill, the playing, and the subject matter. Always ahead of it's time. The definition of the song title alone speaks for days about what has been happening.

@mr1234tempo Жыл бұрын

I grew up on all the 60's and 70's bands... but Tool is the most unique I've ever heard... They are without a doubt in a dimension all of their own!!

@warpedoutside Жыл бұрын

How many bands can you name every person in the band? Tool is one of those bands because each instrument played is unique and exceptional in its own way. MJK, Adam, Justin, and Danny are rock gods among men.

@toolrocks10 Жыл бұрын

1997 my friend Dave invited me to see Tool here in Phoenix, no idea who they were. I was hooked for life. So hooked tattooed three images referencing the band. No band sounds like Tool.

@Xsetsu Ай бұрын

Still to this day one of the best live shows I have ever seen. Last time I saw them it was pouring rain in a open amphitheater, but Tool was making light of the whole situation, which just added to the whole show. Everybody was soaked and James stripped to his underwear and suggested the entire audience just go ahead and do that same thing. One show I will never forget.

@j6shy Жыл бұрын

There is a reason they are my favorite band ever and always will be.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Always will be one of mine!

@mkultra1982 Жыл бұрын

15:08 "It's a great transition *tool* to move into another piece, it kind of *eases your ear out of it*" That screen pause, though...

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

LOL I just now realized how that lined up. Complete coincidence 😅

@myronmarsh7582 Жыл бұрын

Great job! I’m an old drummer who’s toured a lot. I’ve always enjoyed watching my band mates perform their craft and learning how they do what they do. Your analysis was very enjoyable. Tool is amazing! Keep up the great work! Thanks!

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thank you so much Myron!

@trippyfolk7351 Жыл бұрын

It is about a relationship but not the way we would normally think. There's a reason the bass gets low and the ""boom"" comes when Maynard sings, ""the poetry that comes from the squaring off between and the circling is worth it"". Its about squaring the circle.

@19Leonidas88 Жыл бұрын

I love that the "pitch wah kind of thing" is Justin leading the way in the silent part before changing his tone.

@grunthostheflatulent9649 Жыл бұрын

Tool are just a quality product. From lyrical composition to instrumentation, everything is thoughtful and deliberate to create an experience. Quality art never ages...

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@scottlightfoot9765 Жыл бұрын

Superb dissection of not just the song but how each member plays a role in creating the composition. I really love your insight on how each member is their own individual instrument. It’s something I picked up on subconsciously but actually never realized until you pointed it out. I really like the fact that you pointed out how the members swap lead roles in the song, whereas each individual part are equally important. I think this is a important dynamic in this band, and why we don’t have a plethora of Tool albums. So complex and yet perfectly subtle. Perfectly chaotic, as is life and why this band is so relatable to the masses.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Scott! Their ability to constantly evolve their instrumentation inside of a single song is always so genius.

@Ilyas702 Жыл бұрын

You should do Rosetta Stoned. The bass on that track is unreal at some points. The whole song is pure chaos, but they somehow manage to keep it all together. I've transcribed the bass part and it really melted my brain for some parts of the song.

@bobbysusenbach9687 Жыл бұрын

It's one of my favs. Ghost Spooning rules!

@gagelindell271 Жыл бұрын

An unbelievable song. And as good as all of it is, the lyrics are my favorite.

@stefanforrer2573 Жыл бұрын

@@gagelindell271 i always have to chuckle when and how he sings the "but i forgot my pen" line

@gagelindell271 Жыл бұрын

@@stefanforrer2573 The entire lyrics are funny.

@matthewerwin4677 Жыл бұрын

Goddamm shit the bed

@citizenplane5840 Жыл бұрын

Wverytime I listen to tool it does something inside my chest that I love so much. This is why i love tool so much

@ethanhill4877 Жыл бұрын

As someone who’s been listening and playing these bass riffs for over a decade i absolutely love how you describe the band and nailed Justin’s tone. I’ve recently discovered your channel and i love your dedication to the craft of playing regardless of genre. What a true musician.

@RonnieEverette Жыл бұрын

I've never heard anyone say "I don't get it how are the so successful".. instead almost everyone who hears them their first time usually says how amazed they are

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard both! Some people do not get them at all. I try to fight the good fight when I can 😅💥

@JL-1123 Жыл бұрын

"This is the part in the concert where everyone takes a joint hit..." Actually they extend that part out now with a kick ass accelerando section - I hope some day they decide to re-record the song with it, like they did with Opiate's new instrumental section (speaking of time to take a joint hit).

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I can't remember if they played this when I saw them live in 2007...if they did, I wasn't familiar with it yet, as I had just gotten into them when 10,000 Days released. I'll have to check this out!

@franciscorodriguez7632 Жыл бұрын

They could do a few new takes, stinkfist comes to mind

@user-yi9yb1bg3r Ай бұрын

I am 30 (almost 31) and I started playing the bass one year ago ONLY BECAUSE OF BEING OBSESSED with Tool since I was 14 (and Justin of course). Started playing Schism this week. Being able to play even only half (so far) of this is one of the most satisfying thing I have ever done in my entire life.

@SJW82 Жыл бұрын

“Liked” and “Shared” what a great depiction of this timeless piece of art 👌🏻

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sam!

@joshdesj Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man that was a great reaction / analysis!! Excellent work 👍🏻

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@malakisands8180 Жыл бұрын

I am going to be 47 in April. Luckily I have seen Tool on every Tour. They are one of the bands that are a State of Mind and not just listen too. Portishead, Deftones, Skinny Puppy, and Primus are 4 bands that are not easy listening but extremely great.

@SavageDawgJoshua Жыл бұрын

The first song released to radio, first I heard off the album and we listened on repeat for and hour.... But.... Maybe the 5th or 6th best song on the album. Tool. Just, wow.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Killer album!

@baileycrombie2267 Жыл бұрын

What songs would you say are better? I'm just curious because Schism, according to Spotify, is this most listened to TOOL song, so your opinion definitely isn't the popular one. But that's what's great about TOOL. Their music can be recieved in so many different ways

@Thinkfourselfquestionauthority Жыл бұрын

@@baileycrombie2267 I didn’t originally make the comment. But having stumbled across it I agree, not even close to top 3 on the album. Title track Lateralus the benchmark. Parabol & Parabola amazing together. Ticks n leeches amazingly heavy. The Patient The Grudge Reflection In truth, Schism is somewhere in the middle of all them

@coreyfelps4326 Жыл бұрын

Tool is awesome . I remember loading out for patrols in Iraq listening to TOOL 🔥

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for your service!

@misterlixam2869 Жыл бұрын

I am actually so fucking addicted to tool + the songs are actually so fun to play on guitar, especially lateralus and vicarious for me

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

They are satisfying riffs to play, for SURE. I play the outro of Vicarious often. It’s like scratching an itch 😅

@Muyumbui_Curtis Жыл бұрын

Much respect for playing Tool's music on guitar.

@MrSulfor 11 ай бұрын

I almost always end up playing Lateralus when I pick up my guitar. It's just so fun. And the ending to Lateralus is so heavy.

@jacobchavez4719 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video, man. And informative too. Love to see reactions to Tool’s songs and yours is excellent. Cheers to Tool, such a band. ❤

@treliq 2 ай бұрын

I discovered Tool quite late in my life and thank god for that. I wouldn't be able to appreciate the musical genius of this band.

@Isaiah-ft5nx 18 күн бұрын

I listened to tool nonstop for a year at one point. Couldn’t get enough of them. However, I never heard someone analyze and breakdown why their music was so unique, and it makes a lot of sense. Thank you for this video. It’s sad that the music industry seems to be getting less unique as technology advances.

@thehallhive9425 Жыл бұрын

Perfectly orchestrated chaos in a way that you don't really even understand that it's chaos because it's pulled together so seemlessly. I love how they throw so much at the wall. I don't even play an instrument and you explained Tool so well and how they make music completely out of the standard ways.

@bluestarorion Жыл бұрын

Tool has always had amazing videos. Adam Jones (Guitarist) is also one of the best visual artists of our time. Check out the videos for Aenema, Stinkfist, Prison Sex if you haven't yet.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a few of those for sure. They’re works of art! I just don’t recall seeing Schism before this! Definitely saw the Stinkfist one.

@rjanolsen3935 Жыл бұрын

Remember his artwork for the first Jurrasic Park

@RonnieEverette Жыл бұрын

@Ørjan Olsen he also did work for Batman, Pet cemetery, Edward Scissorhands, Terminator 2, Ghostbusters.. the list goes on

@irmarkable Жыл бұрын

Hard to imagine not remembering the Schism music video if you had seen it

@DM-il1hf Жыл бұрын

Here’s a video of it in its new form. If you’re short on time go to 3:50. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lb6loaafqLGZl3k.html

@Scoots1994 Жыл бұрын

Justin and Cliff play the traditional bass roll more interesting than most, but their lead bass in support of the song is always incredible, and so often overlooked by non-bass players.

@blairtomb1220 Жыл бұрын

Man love the video. Agree with everything and my favorite song to play but from like 18 minutes on everything you said is right. Great video

@derrickpearcy9368 Жыл бұрын

In the 90s before school MTV had music videos, I know crazy. But tool videos blew me away as a kid. Great playing,

@christophergorgon9936 Жыл бұрын

(My old man voice) “Gather ‘round the campfire, kids… when I was young man, MTV actually played music videos…we’d watch entire video countdowns waiting for our favorite video. We didn’t stream. We WAITED”

@braxtonandhunter Жыл бұрын

Went into this to teach us how, got lost in the song halfway through, admiring the genius of tool. That’s why we are such huge tool fans. Great video my man. Loved breaking down tool with other musicians 💪💪🍺🍺

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

@stumetallicafan Ай бұрын

Cant get enough of this band at the minute . Have my wife liking then too. I'm the main cook in our house and she described Tool as being like my cooking , all different individual flavours coming together as one beautiful flavour at the end .

@christopherpeters6365 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for that first notion that they are 4 instruments as I always explain them as dudes whom all play lead somehow in a beautiful dance together! 😎

@niccoloaurelius1587 4 ай бұрын

Dropping the secret to success right in the first minute: a completely original sound which is extremely recognizable. Awesome!

@bat__bat 7 ай бұрын

I used to jam to this song with my bassist friend in high school i guess around 02-03. I had the drums nearly flawless up to the mid interlude. Man I haven't even owned a set in over 10 years now ... memories. 😥

@alexandermclaughlin3978 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like you need to get a kit again, my man 😊

@alekpakulski7193 5 ай бұрын

Just got back to YT after 5 years. So happy to see that the scene grew so much since there was the Scott and some covers. Good stuff. Cheers!

@LowEndUniversity 5 ай бұрын

Rad, thank you!

@TheExcitedSoutherner Жыл бұрын

Great commentary on a great song, thanks dude! Subbed. TOOL music videos were always my favorite…so weird and interesting, perfectly fitting for their crazy music. Long live good abstract art! I saw them in 2007 as well, in Manchester, TN…I will never forget that amazing show!

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Yes, that was a killer tour. I really admittedly haven’t seen many of their actual music videos, and I guess I gotta change that! Appreciate the kind words as well. 🙏🏼💥

@christophergorgon9936 Жыл бұрын

Preach!

@zealobiron Жыл бұрын

All great bands are viewed as just instruments. Not independent of eachother. Btbam is also phenomenal at letting different instruments take the "lead". Vocals are rarely the focal point.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Love BTBAM and will certainly cover them soon!

@trentholsey2537 10 ай бұрын

@@LowEndUniversityTooL was my favorite band until 2004, when I saw BTBAM tour The Silent Circus. They are no TooL in their unique palate, but compositionally they are unmatched in batshit crazy. Their latest, Colors 2, rises to the levels of any of their previous work; they just keep building and growing. In my opinion, the only other band where every musician deserved the cover of their respective prime instrument publication. Paul, Dusty, Dan, Blake and Tommy are all top tier. Blake does song request Twitch streams that are a lot of fun too; they really appreciate their fans and make time for them…unlike TooL, lol

@michaelcovel1720 Жыл бұрын

"It really eases your ear out of it." Perfect timing. Well done.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I had to go back and check that part, and, LOL, that was completely unintentional. Love it.

@Beaufortlawrence 6 ай бұрын

Nice tone match. Playing In unison with the song sounded spot on👌🏼

@LowEndUniversity 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@kennethalbert4653 Жыл бұрын

4:24 I don't know shit about music, don't play anything....but THAT sound is a big part of my love for Tool !

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼💥

@TurrDSandwich066 Жыл бұрын

So pumped to check off one on the bucket list. 48 yrs old and haven't seen them live yet. Sunday at Rockville in Daytona will be a longtime dream come true. Family and kids took over and haven't seen any concerts in 14 yrs. The best part is taking my daughter to her 1st concert. Hopefully it will be a memory for life.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Nice! I know y'all will have a blast. I saw them in 2007 and it was one of the most immersive shows I've ever seen - right after 10,000 Days dropped!

@joemartucci4786 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here 63 yr old bass player from Buffalo NY. Great breakdown of this song. Justin such a good bassist great tone cool riffs. Being my age I love his playing because it's busy but not overly so kinda like my favorite bass players like John Paul Jones Chris Squire Paul McCartney etc.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you subscribing, Joe!

@CodeNameV13 Жыл бұрын

The meter changes in Schism make it a counting nightmare, I think there are 42/46. They played it for the FI tour, amazing live. You mentioned drop D tuning, Maynard taught Tom Morello how to tune in drop D and helped write Killing In The Name, vocal on Know Your Enemy.

@SidV101 11 ай бұрын

Maynard did a gues vocal on Killing in the Name too. Right before the guitar solo

@CodeNameV13 11 ай бұрын

@@SidV101 it was on 'Know Your Your Enemy'. He sings the no patience line.

@SidV101 11 ай бұрын

@@CodeNameV13 derp I meant to say that lol. I located the spot by playing the song in my head

@CodeNameV13 11 ай бұрын

@@SidV101 no problem.

@jirikurto3859 Жыл бұрын

Lateralus came out on my 21st birthday. I bought the album in the middle of the UO campus. I had downloaded Schism off of kazaa and had been listening to it for a month straight prior to the album coming out. The album blew me away and it didn't leave my CD player for months. I would walk around campus with my cd walkman just listening to Lateralus over and over. It was a great time in my life.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Relatable AF for me, but with 10,000 Days when I was 17 🥹

@nicoleniesig1668 3 ай бұрын

For me as a non-bass player, your rewies are a great analysis of why I think it´s unique. I spimply lack the musical tools to describe it. Just keep going!

@matthewd6306 Жыл бұрын

Awesome breakdown of Schism from a bass player's perspective. DunlopTV did a video on Justin's touring rig with his bass tech, released probably 10-12yrs ago. He does split his signal 3 ways, 2 amps, and 1 DI to FOH. 1 amp is set up for a clean tone, the other is set up for a distorted/dirty tone. Both amps are GK 2001rb and Mesa Powerhouse cabs(810 and 4x12), which are discontinued but Killer amps. He has like 2 large pedal boards with various effects used for specific songs. But his tone is Massive live. In the studio I know he used his 2001rb and Mesa 412 for much of Fear Innoculum. The Wal bass and Mesa 4x12 are probably the most important part of his tone. Cab matters more than amp imo.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I must’ve missed that one in the past…gotta look that up now!

@matthewd6306 Жыл бұрын

@@LowEndUniversity I know that Adam Jones used many different boutique tube amps in the studio depending on the song, but Live he uses Diezel VH4 into a Mesa Bass cab and a Mesa 4x12 guitar cab.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

That’s rad!

@mi.dogman4438 Жыл бұрын

As a 55 yr old bass player. I’ve just been a fan since the beginning. Btw, your tone is great!

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad you stopped by, and appreciate the kind words.

@psychicbass Жыл бұрын

@@LowEndUniversityI like your tone as well👍

@jeffryb 5 ай бұрын

their music videos are a distinctive facet of their identity

@dialect64 Жыл бұрын

Your describing Tool as just (set any # of) instruments is a perfect description of a lot of bands that grew out of the early 90s... (Primus for example). Composition over prescribed and standardized roles of writing. Quite happy that my beginnings of starting to write music myself, primarily on the bass, but also utilising software, was given that influence.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Primus is for SURE another great example here. I think progressive music is in a crazy cool spot right now, and I think a lot of newer bands have taken a nod from it.

@Isaiah-ft5nx 18 күн бұрын

That must be why I love both tool and primus

@bernhtp Жыл бұрын

Consider doing an analysis of Bottom from the Undertow album (their first full studio album). Paul Damore was the bassist then, but he really created the lead bass Tool sound that Chancellor later took over and extended. Bottom is a great piece to show how they change/interleave the roles of guitar and bass, starting in the opening riffs. As Maynard likes to go into the background, Jones does the same with the otherwise lead guitar to make soundscapes as the bass, drums and vocals take turns emerging. This creates the unique Tool sound.

@digitalnomad6286 Жыл бұрын

I listen Tool from my 14's now I'm about to acomplish 30's, yeah, acomplish... lol Your analysis of the band, beyond this song in particular, is very accurate, descriptive and the accompaniment with the bass makes it a 10/10. I've seen analyzes from producers, guitarists, drumers, other musicians, this one doesn't differ and is on par with all of them. Very good job man. I have no words about Tool at this point, we all understand the magnitude of the band. I hope they return to Argentina. All the best mate!

@dancatalano6380 5 ай бұрын

This is actually a hidden "bassist reacts" video, with the Shyamalanian twist revealing that he knows the song, but has somehow never seen a Tool music video.

@mikaeljacobsson1437 Жыл бұрын

Tool is one of the bands that made me look more at playing bass. I started with guitar in the 80s and for the last few years i have started playing other instruments like bass and piano. Tool gives a lot of fun playing both guitar and bass. Both instruments are really fun to play. Especially when it comes to learning Tool songs.

@perrycleese5987 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Love your informed analysis ❤

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thank you Perry! 🙏🏼

@punkrockmom71 3 ай бұрын

Tool is such a talented band. I saw them at Lollapalooza in '93. They were just a side band, and about 20 people were just standing around because no one knew them (including me). This was even before Undertow was released. Great analysis as always!

@SpacemanStokes Жыл бұрын

Anyone else catch when he was explaining ostinato and the baseline changing he says “kind of eases your ear out it” as the music video literally shows the person easing out the other person’s ear? 😂

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Haha - it was so perfect, yet 100% unintentional. Love it.

@mihajlo961x Жыл бұрын

I'm not even a bass player, yet I really appreciated your video. And regarding your presentation, the whole time I'm just thinking, "Man I wish I could hang around this guy." Keep up the good work!

@ethanburgess3475 Жыл бұрын

It’s all in Justin’s wal man great video btw🌀

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I agree! Thanks, Ethan!

@bat__bat 7 ай бұрын

I saw Tool first time when I was 16. This was early 2002 in New Orleans. Schism when played live during the Lateralus touring had an incredible extended middle section that isn't in the album version. If you search for live versions you might see it. That middle melodic section contrasted with the double-speed extended and improv'd bridge section would be like a 10 minute trip to another galaxy.

@manuelalcaraz6393 Жыл бұрын

This is the kind of reactions that I love, with an excellent explanation. Not just make funny faces or impression screams

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Manuel!

@stifflersmom4490 Жыл бұрын

All time favorite band. I have seem a dozen or so times and continue to go see them to this day, because they put on awesome shows. I put them up there with Rob Zombie as far as putting on a show

@michaeldegroot4664 Жыл бұрын

Analyzing Tool at a high level! Great information. Impressive musical understanding! I really love hearing the plugged in bass hitting the chords in rhythem.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate that

@Daddy53751 Жыл бұрын

Here’s another guy that causes you to sit down and really reevaluate what can be done with the bass. Totally pivotal musician. Chancellor’s real skill is writing and composition, and as a writer and composer he has seriously carved his own lane.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Exactly! It may not be flashy techniques, but it's equally impressive from a compositional standpoint. He's really able to fit within the song but takes his own path, and only joins back up with the guitar when it's meant for impact. At least, the way my ears hear it!

@pedrosigwald Жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best bass songs ever. The bass is everything on this song.

@dudders___1684 5 ай бұрын

i've always loved tool and they've always been one of my favorite bands. this is the first song i started learning when i started learning drum set. still can't play it all perfect. i've just always thought that how different they were, how odd they kind of sound makes them awesome, all the different timings, it's crazy awesome

@blahanger4304 3 ай бұрын

Both as a music fan and bass player I love this band and this song, I was so proud when I finally learned to play this song ;)

@BobSmith-mj7ik Жыл бұрын

Finally someone who can explain bass parts without being over technical. Great job.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Bob! Means a lot!

@piedriver9965 9 ай бұрын

Hearing the name talkbass took me back so hard. Thank you for that!

@jasonschaub30 Жыл бұрын

With the drop D tuning, I think Justin treats his bass like" 2, 2 strings", so to speak, splitting the tones between the high and low D strings. I believe he also uses hybrid string sets to accentuate the seperate tones. Great vid!

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!!

@_grigoryta Жыл бұрын

19:12 I love how literally no one on the reactions part of the youtube notices this sudden straight 4/4 rock groove Danny is throwing at us literally out of nowhere. Probably the most "normal" part of the rhythm thrown in in the most "not normal" place

@tanssi2145 Жыл бұрын

They not talking about it cause it didn’t happen, that ain’t no 4/4

@chandlersmith8310 Жыл бұрын

what a great breakdown. good work

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chandler!

@VeyroneR Жыл бұрын

I gotta love Tool. They are so talented.

@andrewfellingham8388 5 ай бұрын

Quirky time signature changes and extremely talented instrumentalists with unquestionably original material that others can only duplicate - these guys are out on their own because they are Progressive Rock at its best well outside of the height of the genre. Rush and Yes were probably on these guys’ playlists when they were kids. Please please please keep creating so I can buy album after album. Thank you for breaking this down

@growingmusic88 8 ай бұрын

You can literally explain the way I've felt about music especially tool I've been playing bass for 2 months this was the first song I learned to play

@Breamin Жыл бұрын

Testament had some really good bass guitar. The intro to Perilous nation was my favorite so is souls of black

@TheNightInsideTheFir Жыл бұрын

How do you not know or realize Justin changes what he's playing during the verses...he goes back n forth from the main riff to a lower version of the riff

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

I definitely knew that, I think I was just saying I don't know what "section" of the song those parts belong to, since the structure is very linear and through-composed.

@ioneil1808 Жыл бұрын

Love this. Also if you wanted to cover/analyze Tools entire catalog I’d be cool with it.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Ha! Thank you so much. Doing another Tool track here soon!

@ioneil1808 Жыл бұрын

@@LowEndUniversity What you said about Justin’s tone hit home with me. I’ve been searching for something similar for years lol. Is it high treble?

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

It's actually not as much treble as you think (in my opinion). Trying to copy his tone, the treble just adds an unnecessary harshness to the pick attack. His tone does have CRUNCH, but in a more mid-range way to me. It has an even smoothness on the top end - kind of a warm character. Just my 2 cents!

@gvargasrage Жыл бұрын

Dude You are spot on your analysis. Really love your attention to detail. Everything you explain is so spot on. Love your channel, keep up the great work and vids.

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Hey, that means so much. I appreciate your comment more than you know. Cheers!

@manjabo852 Жыл бұрын

Great Job dissecting this masterpiece !.. can tell you really know your stuff, and your bass tone is in my ears spot on ! Great Video Much Love !!

@LowEndUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@n.d.s.5026 5 ай бұрын

The guy I was dating back then introduced me to Tool in 2000 and upon listening to them for the first time, I asked him if they had two bass players!😅 The following year we saw them live and they are hands down the best live band I've seen. And I've seen many.