OUR FIRST REACTION to Tool - Lateralus

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Watch how Nick (🇩🇪) and Lex (🇺🇸/🇲🇽) take the advice of the Tool Army and react for the first time to yet another mind-altering, "meditative-state-inducing" creation by this one-of-a-kind band!
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@robertpretus4077 3 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to this song for 20 years and I still get chills

@jakecameron2976 3 жыл бұрын

This song has brought me to tears before.

@FlatShoeLance 3 жыл бұрын

@@jakecameron2976 same. I can only hope they bring it back for another tour. It would be perfect after what everyone has been through in the past year.

@thomasriggle6371 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when this song first hit the local rock stations airwaves. It totally destroyed anything else they were playing. It was like you were listening to a polka play list and suddenly someone kicks on some Led Zeppelin. Nothing could touch it nothing could compare to it.

@ericgoodwinart 3 жыл бұрын

Chills and tears for me every time. So moving!

@oldwolf3218 3 жыл бұрын

Still makes me cry so often brother. And I’m a stable guy lol.

@garya7893 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs ever made

@jakecameron2976 3 жыл бұрын

I concur

@robertoducloux6693 3 жыл бұрын

1000% agree

@munkeebranestoo5259 3 жыл бұрын

Amen, brotha

@briangregory6303 3 жыл бұрын

Getting into Tool late means you've avoided the agony of waiting 10 years or more for their latest album.

@snuggilyd 3 жыл бұрын

Arguably the greatest Tool song ever written

@jimc3786 3 жыл бұрын

Arguably the greatest song ever written. .

@xanthipussofsparta6555 3 жыл бұрын

The older I get, the stronger my affinity with Tool.

@crisvakarian5745 3 жыл бұрын

Best song in the history of music. As simple as that

@ronskopitz2360 22 күн бұрын

I think Close To The Edge is the greatest song, but this is a close second!

@avigayegos1496 3 жыл бұрын

The best song ever written, it is about the process of creation by the artist

@jakecameron2976 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. This song personifies my love for music.

@SatanDynastyKiller 3 жыл бұрын

Your interpretation...

@rleandro315 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting -- This is what's so great about Tool's and MJK songwriting. I always thought it was about following one's intuition but, come to think of it, it does make perfect sense. I can see it being about the creative process.

@avigayegos1496 3 жыл бұрын

@@rleandro315 thank you

@ju4408 3 жыл бұрын

@@avigayegos1496 Perfectly said, so simply. Artist / architect / God / creator / imagination... call it what you will, but Tool captured it here like very few have ever done.

@854medic 3 жыл бұрын

Listening cold like this is a good idea for Lateralus, IMO. Now Google Lateralus and the Fibonacci Sequence. It'll blow your mind...

@ThatGuyYouArent2 3 жыл бұрын

Big agree. I don't like when reactors obsess over the fibonacci sequence on their first listen. They're missing out on the raw experience of just listening for the first time, like all the OG fans had before anyone noticed any of the easter eggs. Very nice to see these guys not even aware of it.

@floridabelle 3 жыл бұрын

Another great T❤️❤️L reaction!

@OTNCBC 3 жыл бұрын

I tried to avoid giving you a suggestion but I can't help it -- As others have said, the 2 part song Parabol/Parabola is a must-listen. It's a masterpiece! I think you'll both have fun with it :)

@briangabrial3871 3 жыл бұрын

Danny Carey. Drum cam. Pnuema.

@josht2136 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like this again. Definitely would recommend. I think I've seen every reviewers reaction to it because the he is so amazing.

@konasurfah 3 жыл бұрын

Do it! Do it!

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

We hear you, guys! We promise to do it!! My dad actually called me specifically to tell me that it popped up for him after watching our reaction and he’s seen it 5 times since then! He CANNOT WAIT for us to react to it either. He’s officially a Tool fan and asked if you were recruiting! Haha. Thanks for all your support! ❤️- Lex

@konasurfah 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the Tool Army has 3 new members, take your time and enjoy!!! Very spiritual and deep stuff ahead, but this was an awesome reaction! Cheers

@Andrew46_2 3 жыл бұрын

Lol awesome tell your dad welcome and to spiral out!

@jmoon6277 3 жыл бұрын

My suggestion for the ultimate "meditative-inducing-state creation" would be the trio of songs that must be listened to together: Disposition, Reflection, and Triad. Other than that I'd recommend Tempest from their latest album.

@dabstradamus 3 жыл бұрын

listen to the man

@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090 2 жыл бұрын

I once meditated to the triad.....without ANY drugs....and still had an out of body experience. I think i talked to an alien.

@3pumps324 3 жыл бұрын

TOOL ARMY checking in.

@Budters 3 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorite lines are in this song. " To swing on the spiral of our divinity, and still be a human". And "Following our will and wind, we may just go where no one's been".

@Bunny99s 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are the most powerful lines in the song. The build up and the conclusion ^^

@johnw6137 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been listening to these songs for 20 years and I still hear and feel new things with every listen.

@jpthemusicenjoyer 3 жыл бұрын

There is a video by the account Polyphonic called “how tool used math to create Lateralus” that is 100% worth a watch, and the tool army will watch your reaction 😂 It is actually insane how the band incorporated the Fibonacci sequence into Lateralus! One of the most complex songs ever made and, in my personal opinion, maybe the best song ever.

@cranboogie 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7V4nsh5l7zFdWQ.html

@jpthemusicenjoyer 3 жыл бұрын

@@cranboogie coming in clutch 😎🤟🏻

@robertoducloux6693 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, just an amazing song

@ianscottt3642 3 жыл бұрын

Rosetta Stoned is a must.

@RosettaStoned462 3 жыл бұрын

Please do not do Rosetta Stoned without Lost Keys!!!

@victor_. 3 жыл бұрын

@@RosettaStoned462 don't forget lipan conjuring

@RosettaStoned462 3 жыл бұрын

@@victor_. hiyeeee....I don't think lipan conjuring necessarily goes hand in hand with Rosetta Stoned. But lost keys 💯 does

@ted1976hailspiralout 3 жыл бұрын

You two will be blown away with Parabol & Parabola then Wings for Marie Part 1 & 10,000 days then Lost Keys & Rosetta Stoned. These songs are two songs each but listen to them one right after the other

@nhilge78 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, you two should STRONGLY consider doing their complete discography in order and digging a little deeper into the understanding of some of Maynard’s lyrics. The Tool Army will be with you every step of the way! 👍👍

@heathregoetz3678 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! It takes the music to a depth rarely, if ever seen. The back story to the lyrics is incredible, inspiring

@hvitekristesdod 2 жыл бұрын

Entire Aenima album is pure meditative bliss

@BigEBass 3 жыл бұрын

They are a "TOOL" for you to use, however you see fit. 😉 Since they're discography is not very large, I would suggest you start with tracks from the beginning of their career and work your way towards the end. The progression of the band over time is also something to behold.

@munkeebranestoo5259 3 жыл бұрын

I'd start with Opiate. In Sweat, the 1st song, is a hint of everything they've grown to become in one song.

@VictorGonzalez-qt4bz 3 жыл бұрын

U should have had the lyrics and it takes it to another level ... u want to go on another beautiful journey ... do disposition, reflection and triad aka the holy trinity

@nagatopainbio-hazard221 3 жыл бұрын

You should definitely check out "the humbling river" by puscifer (Maynard James Keenan the singer for Tools other band) beautiful song

@lukelarsson 3 жыл бұрын

This song has been getting better and better with each listen for the last 20 years.

@mkswk09 3 жыл бұрын

Reactor Drew Fortune called it “Euphoric Metal”.

@Claypoool 3 жыл бұрын

Great Call!!

@Afasia420 3 жыл бұрын

To me a lot of their music taps into the tribal animal in me. Music and rhythm is my most organic way of feeling good. Not a bad description.

@johndipaola7892 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Tool songs take you on a journey. The Grudge, Jambi, Right in Two, Vicarious. Spiral out to every song.

@mikegalifos7145 3 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece!!!!

@dornomac 3 жыл бұрын

I'll always love watching new tool fans try to bob their head along with the music the first time they hear a song;]

@jasonwonderinthelight8098 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out 🧡 The next 3 songs on this album are favorites of mine as well. They are called The Holy Trinity of Tool. Disposition, Reflection and Triad. ^prepare for meditation on the best level possible^

@michaeldinsen7641 3 жыл бұрын

This track to me carries the same weight as Dogs by Floyd and overture by Rush...masterpiece from masters

@robertdysonn 3 жыл бұрын

And once you start to dive into the lyrical portion of the song you will be left in a meditative state long after each finishes. This is the best band ever, they are all masters of their trade and there are many great bands but to me this is the best. I’ve been with them since 1993, a difficult year for me and they helped me through somewhat. My only complain about them is after nearly 30 years they have such a small discography.

@rayyman6934 3 жыл бұрын

Quality not quantity!

@robertdysonn 3 жыл бұрын

@@rayyman6934 exactly and that’s why they’re still my favorite that would be nice if they had a couple more albums. It is what it is.

@brianrainier2677 2 жыл бұрын

It's not about too soon or too late when you find Tool, it finds you

@alfonsotheminecraftguy2564 3 жыл бұрын

“This is, the definition of cool🙃” love that

@ericgoodwinart 3 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest reactions that I’ve seen to this song, and I’ve seen dozens!

@anthonypallen7919 3 жыл бұрын

Heard my name for the first time on you tube ha ! Thanks lol. Having fun with this is the key, keep it up!

@dowtish1 3 жыл бұрын

There is a sense of falling into a trance in many TOOL songs. This one takes you in through the Fibionacci circadium and lets you SPIRAL OUT.

@LanceThompsonKssooner 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to see you experience Pushit from the Aenima album and then follow it with Pushit Live from Salival. They completely remade an already awesome song. (And it's LIVE).

@Gideonite 2 жыл бұрын

Maynard James Keenan on Vocals Adam Jones on Guitar Justin Gunner Chancellor on Bass And the drum legend Danny Carry on his monster drum kit. For those who don’t know who the members are.

@eggstu 3 жыл бұрын

Listen to Push It, the studio version then the live Salival version. They redid their own song and both are some of their best work

@kentmains7763 3 жыл бұрын

Need to do the Holy Trinity, it's long but well worth it.

@73av8r5 3 жыл бұрын

This song live is quite an experience. The endings of this song and 46&2 seen live will friggin blow your head off. 🤯

@MrDuanepalmer 3 жыл бұрын

If u want something live, check out Sober live at Reading. Not many live performances other than cellphone footage that TOOL don't even allow in their shows.

@klassemyra 3 жыл бұрын

Ticks & leeches next! Please!!! This is one of the most aggressiv songs they’ve done! It’s always the same songs people reacting to...

@scooterreacts1822 3 жыл бұрын

Epic aye.... Plenty more were that's from!... Enjoy the journey guys.

@OMGtheykilledKenny42 11 ай бұрын

The bass whammy is FIRE at that bridge!

@reginasamilpa44 3 жыл бұрын

The best band out there. Period.

@rednaxela4734 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome to see you react. Makes me feel like NOT so much a freak! :)

@tomgrant29 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching tool reactions and specifically (obviously) this song, but I always end up closing my eyes and vibing instead of watching the reaction lol :)

@Daniel-xu6kd 3 жыл бұрын

So cool you guys do this! I’m jealous.

@edeyboy2931 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for these Tool reacts, guys. I really enjoy watching them, and I love seeing people get into this awesome band. Pardon my nerding out a bit, but I felt like answering one of the questions you guys asked in one of these videos. The masterminds behind the album Lateralus are 5 geniuses by the names of: Maynard James Keenan (vocals and lyrics) Adam Jones (guitar and sitar) Justin Chancellor (bass and additional guitars) Danny Carey (drums and percussion) David Bottrill (producer)

@joeroberts1408 3 жыл бұрын

TOOL is their own genre

@Boogman820 3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that you guys NEED to listen to this! One of Tool’s best!

@progperljungman8218 3 жыл бұрын

We've got a "wealth problem": Every day and age has got more good music than the years before. But nowadays we all got access to the lot if it.... Trick is to focus on what's worth while. This is certainly amongst that!

@jesuschristpose896 3 жыл бұрын

Tool, pure musical art.

@Gabriel_Moline 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this reaction, cuz I can understand that you understand.

@sevenduster27 3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a journey and one that some don’t understand which is completely ok. But TOOL seriously takes you on a different ride each time you listen to them. Great video and channel!! Cheers from Texas and beautiful setup in the back!!

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support and kind compliments; we are so excited to continue listening to them! :) Sending peace, Lex

@linzilooloo7669 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful reaction!

@sheevthewireless110 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I suggest Pushit (Salival) Live version.

@zappafranknanuk2529 3 жыл бұрын

I know this Piece for 20 Years, and the most of the time I listen to it as a Drummer (not very good Drummer). I was confused but amazed. But now I start to hear it like a Classic-Music Piece, and then all make sence. ( Sorry for my limited English )

@darinjo76 3 жыл бұрын

I think we have two new recruits. Boot camp is starting.

@voidwraithprime8521 3 жыл бұрын

You guys really need to watch Danny Carey's live Drum cam version of Tool's "Pneuma" Great song, and watching him on a professional drum cam is amazing.

@johnsmithbro275 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, yall get it...

@granthawthorne4112 3 жыл бұрын

In all honesty I think you'll love Push It live, Salival version an absolute masterpiece

@apophis6666 3 жыл бұрын

If you love progressive / metal bands with great musicianship, you should listen to Haken or The pineapple thief (with Gavin "Porcupine Tree" Harrison as a drummer). For a more meditative prog metal / rock band, check Riverside and / or Lunatic Soul, their polish singer Mariusz Duda is amazing ;)

@soumyanildas9611 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions! I listen to all of those. Might add Soen to it as well.

@sharilynbratton6476 3 жыл бұрын

fibonacci sequence, the entire song, what do you get from adding all the numbers, a SPIRAL! Masterful consruction of the syllables in the lyrics being a fibonacci sequence,, the musical timing, all of it!

@sean88gator 3 жыл бұрын

Denver! Me too. Tool are the best band on the planet and have been for more than 25 years. You are in for such an incredible journey. I'm jealous. No other band is close. Oh, they are all mid 50's or older making this kind of music. They will be listening to this 300 years from now, if we're still here.

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful weather today... yay!! ☀️

@DCBabos 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome reaction!! Do more Tool!!! New subscriber here. Thanks! People like you enjoying first time listens to Tool and picking up on all of the things I love about Tool is just... Awesome! Do More Tool!!!

@snootylickerp194 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Tool. Your life will never be the same.

@shornzable 3 жыл бұрын

Spiral out...keep going! Enjoy the ride

@atlarsenal 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed. Keep the Tool coming!

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@EricDuffy13 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Danny Carey's live drum cam of Pneuma, it will blow your mind!! No joke, it's mesmerizing.

@blankpage111 3 жыл бұрын

"this music would be good in 70's...." This music WAS born in 70's: Genesis, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Yes, King Crimson and more were all kings of progressive back in 70's.

@cameronmcmahon4002 3 жыл бұрын

Listen to Right In Two!! You guys will really enjoy the message of that song

@brians2869 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, y'all!!!

@dan.j.boydzkreationz 3 жыл бұрын

"Tool" is one of those etymological crystals of numerous meanings, like "Earth" and the F word. They used this word because it's a noun, verb, adjective, etc, in both personal and objective tenses.

@robertjones4361 3 жыл бұрын

Cerebral.....and that's an understatement, read the lyrics just for yourself, and listen again.....meditative state with intention

@kevindobson9732 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for my request

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

We uploaded it already days back! I was wondering where you were!

@kevindobson9732 3 жыл бұрын

I'll look for it right now lol

@kevindobson9732 3 жыл бұрын

I also requested the song called The line by Lisa Stansfield

@kevindobson9732 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get that?

@420graffin 3 жыл бұрын

Red Rocks 98, Pepsi Center 01 or 02? EPIC Shows. You guys are right there.

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

We’re Denverites!! :)

@gleneckert1 3 жыл бұрын

Keep this safe in your little tool box🤘

@ericmeredith8754 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel . You both are so excited to listen to new music. You should give a band called Soen a listen. Thanks for this video! Cant wait for more!

@avantprog6902 3 жыл бұрын

Danny Carey was in the Baked Potato all the time too. Spoke with him several times. He had side projects that played the small jazz clubs.

@hvitekristesdod 2 жыл бұрын

The song that got me started on buying cds

@Vonour240 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should make more of Tool!

@GT-mq1dx 3 жыл бұрын

So here’s a story, mid 1990’s and my cousin was a new CHP officer, he tells my little sister who was in to Tool that he’d stopped to do a checkup on a bus that was broken down on the side of the road. Turns out it was the band and they were on tour. I don’t remember if he got an autograph for her or not. Man it’s been a f-ing long time since then. 😎

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

Wooooahh! Thanks for sharing!! - Lex

@ruperterskin2117 3 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@williamscott2097 3 жыл бұрын

Rush, Dream Theatre, LTE, Tool! Right down my alley. Love the reactions and love following your journey. Thanks! 🤘🤘👍👍

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support! :) - Lex

@dornomac 3 жыл бұрын

There's a cool video of just Danny in a studio drumming along to the last part of this song. It's how i found out there was a gong;]

@terryminator4208 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the times I'd stop by my mom's house and she'd ask me to take her car to the gas station. And sometimes there would be either Pink Floyd, Bob Segar and sometimes Bach or Beethovan in the CD player.

@brian8527 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for doing and for loving Tool! The band is simply amazing at their individual crafts! Maynard in particular because he fronts three different bands and is such a complex and intriguing person. Again, thank you for doing Tool and Rush as they are true giants in the world of music 👍

@NicknLex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for your support and joining us on these amazing journeys! This channel and comments like these are truly a blessing to us :) - Lex

@LLAGor1lla 3 жыл бұрын

Adam hits those notes. You know the notes I mean? Yeah.....you know the notes

@garya7893 3 жыл бұрын

Wait till you get in to the meaning behind the song you are about to get alot of comments great job

@ragemadness 3 жыл бұрын

One of us, one of us, one of us...

@JoeBlythe 3 жыл бұрын

Lateralus was rated by Loudwire as the greatest metal song of the 21st century. And when the 21st century comes to an end, I won't be surprised if they still hold that title in many many people's minds.

@royce7200 3 жыл бұрын

Time to move on to the next legendary track{s} "parabole" and "parabola" are two amazing songs and will put you in that same calm state of mind, play them back to back they are essentially the same song but you can tell where it was split into 2 different tracks. Also, if you want to see a legend in his natural habitat the, human octopus aka Danny Carey, has a drum can set up on a live show for the song "Pneuma" and it is mesmerizing, if you thought you appreciated how good he is now wait till you see him in action. What a legend!

@russellpippin550 Жыл бұрын

Had a buzz and watched y’all again… MileHi here too 🤘🏼🌀

@gho5tblaz349 Жыл бұрын

Swing on the spiral 🤙🤙

@Ylt716 3 жыл бұрын

Liked and Subscribed for more Tool journey....

@MaddSpazz2000 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction! I recommend Pushit - Salival and Jambi next. Tool has almost no bad songs though, most Tool recommendations are going to be a great pick.

@pauldavis2535 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen them live. But I discovered them when sober first came out. Then the next thing they did that sold me was aenima

@thomsevilla4956 3 жыл бұрын

you guys are right...Tool's music puts you in a meditative state...it's not a 'bang your head' all the time kind of music...... best of both worlds I guess....