I would like to highlight a couple of things you're doing here. - You're a very experienced professional that is sharing a lot of knowledge through an open channel - The only money you're asking is to help children at hospitals - You are always in a good mood and listen to the comments (which is good for everyone, imho) - You understand a lot on a music style that is extremely hard to perform and compose The world needs more people with this spirit. Just share knowledge you have for a honorable cause. Donate yourself or part of your life to those who have so little or that just need a bump to feel better for the next day. Keep it up man, you're a good guy

Still waiting for the 45 minute video that will be birthed from Wings For Marie/10,000 Days. Who's with me?lol

The most Toolest Tool song.

The guy talking is Bill Hicks, one of the best comedians to ever live.

This song "breathes" the way a mushroom trip does, comes on in waves and it "peaks" into psychedelic chaotic craziness. Love it!

I would love to see your reaction to Parabol/Parabola.

It's not a war on drugs, it's a war on personal freedom.

Bill Hicks, the gentleman at the intro, was a comedian in the late 80's early 90's. Controversial and deemed one of the best ever. Maynard and he were good friends (the whole band really), so this is a tribute to him after he passed from lung cancer early in his life (30's?). Very influential person as far as mind opening and truth speaking. Third eye opening and psychoactive drugs were kinda his forte. Along with political slamming and just generally getting people to wake up.

“Heroic dose” lol this guys knows what’s up

As someone who watches most Tool reaction videos, I gotta say you've become my favorite now. You have more knowledge to share than others. More experience. I appreciate sharing that with us. And thank you to all the Tool Army who we all see in the comments of all reaction videos from all channels. We sure know how to spam reactors with Tool. And it never disappoints! They always love it. 😁

Bill Hicks. A comedian Maynard really loved and connected with. He truly looked up to him and wanted him to open up for Tool on tour. It never fully happened the way Maynard wanted to. Bill wasn't sure about the idea. When he passed, Maynard made sure Ænima, the album, was in his honor. It's in the booklet.

One of the things I love the most about watching your reactions, is that I can visibly see you 'catch' the intricacies in their playing, simply by your facial expressions. Perfect example is right after you said there is no hook or riff to catch on, you caught it, and I could see that you suddenly realized it's has "been there all along" (ok ok... You don't listen to lyrics, so you may not get that quote)😂

Check out "The Grudge" for a majestic mountain of sound and a divine message from these brilliant musicians!

During the Aenima tour, they opened with Third Eye. Their set list was genius!

What a way to start the year!! Third Eye has always struck me as less a "song" and more the attempt to convey an experience sonically. Its design is so ambient and evolving and non traditional. Its really a journey of thought and emotion versus structure. This piece takes a number of listens to really begin conceptualizing the whole form and interconnections, and I've found that my relation to it changes drastically depending on whats going on in my life. Sometimes it drives me away, sometimes it pulls me in. Really amazing work of art.

Couldn't have chosen a better song to kick off the new year. Cheers.

"You thought that I had run away, chasing the tail of a dogma" - that line gives me chills every time

One of the greatest songs ever! When this came out in like '95 it blew my young mind, and still does.

I wish this dude was my uncle so we could get high and break down music together. Get simultaneous chills and high five.

You need to listen to: A Perfect Circle - Magdalena (this song doesn’t get the love it should) Puscifer - Momma Sed Then jump down the Deftones band spiral with Passenger as the starting point. 👍

Your vids have a style more similar to Rick Beato’s series “What makes this song great” rather than the fad reaction videos. Good stuff!

that intro by Bill Hicks is amazing...and then when the drums kick in...goose bumps!!!

My brother has a Master's Degree in Music Theory, and his thesis was an analysis of this song.

You gotta do Invincible and Descending from Tool. It's them at their most mature, the peak of their talent musically, and the production from the studio amazing.

The frequencies and effects used by Tool are a big part of why I love them, they use them well to create a great physical effect. Also the bass, filthy levels of deep rich bass with slides better than a waterpark.

Btw, I don't know about everyone but I don't mind you stopping as much as you have up until now. It's very informative at times!

I'd like to see you do Somewhat Damaged by Nine Inch Nails. Actually, most anything off of The Fragile.

Really like the way the "Intermission" track flows into the song "Jimmy"; you may want to play those together for the transition. Happy New Year from Australia, keep up your good works!

Tool: The Grudge, Disposition/Reflection/Triad Gojira: Flying Whales

Now as the comments unfold, you will find that you’ve opened a new door into the legend that is Bill Hicks.

Mental note: I'm overdue for an experience...

Geebz, you're an incredibly proficient KZfaqr, you're doing a great job already, and the depth of conversation that you're bringing to the field of music is something that we really don't see much. So often, people who create reaction videos or even analysis videos will focus much more on the surface, and rely on researching things about the music rather than really listening to the tracks and feeling them / getting lost in them while simultaneously breaking them down. That's what you do, and it's really clear to me that it's something special. As a fan of Tool's music, also, I have to say that it's refreshing to hear someone with an overall neutral take on their music really trying to understand what makes it creative and interesting. It's helped me appreciate their music better (and the music of other bands I've seen you do), and has already taught me a lot about both how I can more deeply listen to music, and about music theory in general. Thank you for being an inspiration, keep up the great work.

1:59 the light shimmers on your third eye...

This is a heavy listen. Not "metal" heavy, but "mental" heavy 😃

Drinking coffee, just uploaded... what a way to bring in the new year! Hope it treats you well sir.

Dude!! That “popping” from Maynard you spoke of? I don’t know how he does/did it in the studio. But the first time I seen em in 96 right after Ænima came out they opened with this song. I was close enough to see that time anyways Maynard was “Popping” or “Cupping” his mouth with his hand. Kinda think old western Cherokee Indians doin their call or whatever it was they did.

I would give anything to go back to my 19 year old self so I could hear this song again for the first time. Of all the Tool reactors on youtube you definitely provide the most thoughtful analyses.

This song (and record) terrified me when I was 12, and I loved it so much. There's such an ominous and suffocating vibe throughout the entire record because of how they played with mono and stereo. Great review!

46 year old regular dude that just so happens to be a Tool fanatic since ‘92. Last decade or so it’s almost a closet thing, lol. Kids, career, no longer athlete I used to be, etc. My close friends know the effect Tool has on me. 2008 concert in Richmond, VA and I’m into it, doing my thing... look up and the 6 other guys I came with had given me 4 seats worth of room and were applauding and giving me my Tool. That said now I enjoy my evening with a drink and l always find myself searching Tool. You my friend have hit EVERY thing that I’ve been looking for in a Tool reaction I’ve been looking for. I have my own ideas and thoughts etc. and your perspective shines SO much light. My parents put a baseball bat In my hand when I was a baby and not a guitar. Last 10 years wish was other way. Obviously You get it and you help lead me to “getting it” fully. Appreciate you and doing this. Keep em coming my man.

Imagine what an awesome thing it must be to discover Tool once the library is published. Being OGT is like watching a TV show with commercial breaks that last between five and thirteen years. Nowadays you can just binge it all, Netflix style.

ohhh wow.. thank for this and lateralus' analysing i'm seeing tool in a different light now so hypnotic

“Chasing the tail of dogma.” Such a good line

I used to listen to this song in my closet in the dark when I was 14 in 1998. One of my favorite songs ever. I love your channel bc you do a lot of deep cut tracks that I would never expect anyone to really get into. You’re awesome man, thanks for the videos.

The repetition will put you into a “meditative wobble”. Very common driving pattern of Tool songs, purposeful. Ever get into that involuntary wobble as the energy oscillates through you when meditating? Tool puts me right there.

Tripped balls to this album when I was young. I'll never forget.

I don’t think you should listen to the songs in advance - prefer the genuine reaction even if it’s less detailed...looking forward to Wings for Marie 1&2...

I'm not even through the commercial we have to watch first and I just wanna say thank you. This is maybe my favorite TOOL song and I think it's their masterpiece.

The live version of this is just something else.

OH SHIT we're opening our 3rd eyes for 2021 :D

This is the reaction we all wanted to see

You are awesome man. I'm pretty particular when it comes to reaction videos but you are super insightful and its clear you have a deep respect for the artists you react to even if they aren't necessarily in your particular wheelhouse. Keep it up and I'll keep watching brother.

Dude, I'm starting to check everyday now for a new TOOL react video from you. Been listening to tool my entire life and these are a great way to see them from a different light. Thank you for taking the time to do these. I will continue this journey with you. Can't wait until you get into some more of my favorites. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year. Really anything from Aenima is likely to blow you away, they really peaked on that album and 3rd eye is no exception. Would love to see you branch out into some of the newer prog that's going places few bands/reviewers are exploring. My suggestion, Frost's "Dividing Line" is a modern day masterpiece that I've not seen any reactor's touch on yet and that's a shame.

I notice you havent done any of their "new" songs yet (other than the drum cam video).....I recommend Descending. Is has a little of everything TOOL is good at. Parabol and Parabola (2 songs but MUST to be played back to back) is in the same vain

I appreciate what you do. I am 42 and have picked up on many of the technical things you point out but have no formal education or understanding of how musicians manipulate the sound, timing, etc to give the effects that I enjoyed. I never played instruments or studied music but you are teaching me the science so to speck behind the complexities of music I have loved for decades. Thank you for giving me a deeper understanding so I can hold a deeper appreciation for music.

I’m here for your Tool reactions and my man, I’ve subscribed. Thank you for your intrinsic analysis of their technical and artistic genius. You’ve created a new perspective for this “pure listener” as you so perfectly put it.

Listen to Flying whales by gojira, or the art of dying by gojira

The "Salival live" version of this song is, IMO even better than the album track, a near perfect live performance. IDK if you have done it yet, but a great Tool song for you to react to would be their cover of No Quarter by Zepplin, another one from Salival, Tool push that song to the limits in such a perfect way, I get chills still every time I hear it.

I'm so glad you showed up on my page. Instant subscribe! I love watching you discover TOOL!

This song is brutally angelic. It's an open wound of a song. Transcendent in a paradoxical way, it's like a reverse baptism

Bill Hicks .... will form part of my children's education (when they're old enough ;) )

"INVINCIBLE' from Tool's latest album is an amazing piece you might try soon.

I love that you provide more than a typical reaction video. I am an amateur musician who loves tool and you show me things I never would have noticed but also can perfectly understand in the terms you use. You've expanded my appreciation of one of my favorite bands and I really appreciate your insight. Please embrace the direction you are talking about going and provide more analysis beyond mere reactions (but also do what you gotta do for the youtube, we won't hate you for it). I think reactions are wonderful for when you are given something truly new, but when that new thing grabs you the way tool does (and hopefully some other things TBD will) I think it's wonderful and totally appropriate to go deeper and really bring the full scope of your knowledge to bear. You may call yourself a decomposer, but your accumulated expertise is evident in every video you make. I learn something every time I sit down and listen to you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us :)

Happy New Year Ol' De-Composer !!! And to everyone else as well 20ToolArmy21

Seeing them live is a visceral experience.

Happy New Year to you. Thank You for your thoughts and expertise on our favourite band. The #ToolArmy really appreciate it

As much as I love the albums after aenima, they changed music with this album. No one has ever duplicated the music on this album. The Downward spiral by NIN is the same way. They are one of a kind.

They have a live version of this song off of their box set called Salival. You should check that out. Also the grudge off of lateralus. Amazing song

You should watch a upload of Danny talking about all the effects he adds to his drum kit control panel broken glass just tons of compressed sound effects.

Loving your videos! Did discover today this series, probably going to watch it all!!! You are amazing!

Just found this channel after someone linked the Opeth Harlequin Forest video, and subscribed. Every time I watch another video I see you have 100 more subscribers. Keep up the good work, this channel is going to skyrocket in popularity.

I appreciate that you close your eyes during this, blocking out all other stimuli.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do “right in two” I’m sure many have said to you about this song. Add me to that list. And pretty much every TOOL song. Thanks my man!!! Love love your take on TOOL

It's so easy to start listening to TOOL and get stuck listening to all their albums for days...I love TOOL and I really enjoy your review videos...keep rockin' on Old Composer!!🤘

Try to imagine what it must be like living the kind of life that would lead you to put a dislike on this man's videos? I feel sad for those 10 lonely souls. Thank you for doing these! Not just because I am a Tool fan, but because it is always enlightening to listen to knowledgeable people speak on their passions.

Your analysis of Tool is so so so spot on. That's why I keep coming back. If I can come back in with my insistence. Between The Buried and Me - Viridian + White Walls is so perfect for this page.

Might as well just do Tools whole discography... You won’t regret it and we won’t complain 😁😁😁

I'd like a reaction of Siamese Dream, often regarded amongst the best produced records, not the hit songs but the more progressive ones like Geek USA, Hummer or Soma.

Geebz, my fiancee found ur page a while back and we have loved watching you fall in love with Tool, one of our favorite bands. Thank you for all your awesome videos. I hope to watch you discover Eulogy, it is my personal favorite song of there's. Stay awesome and please always be your self on here, and stop apologizing for stopping the song to add to the experience it's why we watch you.

I whole heatedly appreciate and enjoy your videos. I'm really not into 'reaction' vids, but yours come with knowledge and amazing insight and actually sort of help me to experience these songs again for the first time with different eyes and ears and for a Tool fan, there is no greater gift. May your new year be prosperous.

I’m excited to see the new “second listen” breakdown , sounds like a good idea !

Love it love it l love it!!!!!! Check out some Deftones! Digital Bath would be a good track to start on!

New favorite reaction channel. Since I can unfortunately never go back and hear TOOL for the first time again I like to live vicariously through people like you hearing it all for the first time. Keep up the good videos and you have a +1 subscriber in me. Also that was comedian Bill Hicks in the beginning. Bill was friends with some members of the band and in fact they invited him to open for them at Lollapalooza in 93 and they dedicated their album Aenima to him in 96.

Love how you have become familiar with the band members names it means you are really into this awesome!

I look forward to your break downs of future TOOL songs. Nice to see someone take a new approach to TOOL!!

Man what a tune to start 2021 on lol! Going in blind too...bold.

Aloha, just discovered you a couple of days ago, and it's really fun to see you grow into it and enjoying yourself ! About where to go with your channel, I'd wholeheartedly support more in-depth decompositions of songs. As many have pointed out, your perspective is very interesting, as you're able to comment on many aspects of the songs (composition, rythms, engineering, feeling, etc...) that we rarely find anywhere else. It has enriched my listening of songs I had listened to thousands of times. As I've progressed through your videos, I've seen the Tool Army clamour for your take on pieces such as "Wings" 1&2 or "Descending" - and I couldn't help but think "Come on guys, it's too soon, I hope he waits" because I felt you'd gradually grow to longer deeper analyses, and on a number of songs (particularly Tool) I loved your take on the segments you did, but whished you'd have done it as well on other parts that intrigue me. So I'm all for something more complex, you have such a unique take it would be a shame not to lean on it, but in the end you do what you do, even if you keep it to reactions I'd still watch them, you good nature is a pleasure to watch and your take is very informative. I'd easily watch you an hour on "Wings" :)

Accidentally came across your channel the other day and I've been binge watching your videos ever since. Loving it!

Do “the grudge”

Highly recommend checking out Tool’s remix of “No Quarter” by Led Zeppelin. Super fun remix and they did a phenomenal job!!

I think the detailed, 2nd listen approach is a great idea mixed in with 1st time listens. For folks like me that home record and love music production and theory, having your take on technical details is really enjoyable. Great channel.

*I absolutely adore your stuffed animal collection..!* 😍

This one gets better over time. I used to skip it...silly boy

Gonna recommend Intermission/Jimmy or Eulogy from the same album

The guy at the beginning is Bill Hicks. Amazing comedian, he was really good friends with Tool. He died not long before this album was released. You will find several references to him through out the album. See Aenima-"Arizona Bay." Eulogy. Ect.

Your insight and your amazing commentary has made me appreciate my favorite band 100X more than ever before! For years, I've struggled to find tempo and beats in Tool music and your amazing skill has made me love Tool even more than ever before. I've always considered Tool music as orchestrated with waves and such. Believe it or not, their live shows are displayed the same way. It's a rollercoaster of emotion and you've amplified it with your comments. Thank you SO much for starting what you've done so far. You are more than appreciated.

This is the one I've been waiting for

Any plans on de-composing Maynard's other bands, Puscifer or A Perfect Circle?

Bill Hicks is a comedian who this song and album are in memorial to. He passed away before it was released. If you like comedians Bill Hicks was before his time, a thought provoking artist who tried to get people to think as well as laugh. Tool and Bill had a similar sensibility about their art and that's why they memorialized him in such a beautiful way.

Bill Hicks said that on a tour that ended up on a comedy comp album that he released in like 92/93. He opened for Tool on tour for several shows. This song is a love letter, very specifically to Bill Hicks, as he was friends with the band and died from pancreatic cancer before this album came out.