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One of my best friends, Stefan, and the most talented drummer of our town and around took his own life on the 1st of August 2020..... we used to listen to Tool over and over in his car on our way to our recording studio..... Your playing embodies our friendship.....I miss him..... every day..... and keep finding myself here..... Best, Ben

If there was ever a Tool song that I wanted to hear you do, it's this one.

This is an example of when a guitar is no longer wood and steel, but rather the extension of this man’s soul and it’s birthing art into the world.

right in two is simply magic...in the hands of the right wizards

So Ernesto, are you going to play the guitar, bass, or vocal part with rythem? Ernesto: Yes

I could literally listen to this cover thousands of times. And have.

Every time I see Ernesto do a Tool cover I'm like "I thought I knew how to play that song, but I sound like a kid eating Crayons in the corner".

This guy is the reason the guitar was invented

Mann, this guy could probably walk on water too. His tool covers are just unbelievable! Jesus.

Angels on the sideline Baffled and confused Father blessed them all with reason, And this is what they choose?

You got Danny’s drums Adam and Justin’s guitars and somehow Maynard’s voice all packed in and wrapped with a bow. You’re unlike anything I’ve ever seen.

😭😭😭 Brings tears to my eyes. Someone who suffers from depression and anxiety disorders. Your cover sent chills down my spine. You sir have just made my morning. Thank you 👌

Maaaaan, playing Tool and wearing Opeth t-shirt. These are exactly two of my favourite bands during life : )

the absolute king of acoustic tool covers!

Parties with him must be awesome. Dope ass acoustic covers and probably turning water into wine.

What blows my mind is how so many small nuances in notes are present. Absolutely haunting and beautiful. Thanks for sharing

Your Guitar tone is pure magic.

Every time, this cover cracks my brain.. right in two.

In the first couple of minutes of your song, I have never heard natural harmonics played so nonchalantly/casually and sound so good

If I was jesus keeping on the down low I would play tool songs for the world also

Good lord this was masterful.

Absolutely beautiful! My dad and I are huge Tool fans! Unfortunately he passed a few weeks ago. He would have loved this guy. I did play this and other Tool and APC songs while in a coma in neuro ICU. Wish we could have discussed how bad ass this dude is. Thank you so much Ernesto for making my fav songs even more fascinating!

I mistakenly thought this was 2 guitars when listening on Spotify. Holy shit I cannot believe that sound came from that wood and strings. And the man Ernesto who breathed life into that guitar. This

Jesus Christ. This is on another level.

From one guitarist to another, this is absolutely amazing.

I sang along to this entire cover, such a beautiful song and such an incredible guitar tone! Your playing is frankly insane, Ernesto, and I cannot wait for you to tackle one of their quieter, more meditative songs, like 'Intension' or 'Reflection'. Greetings from England!

Three videos in and I'm sold, bother. Next stop, Amazon music. Thank you for your hard work and thank the Creator for your genius.

Goodness gracious, this rendition is almost preposterously beautiful - I think I counted 8 different variations in attack and/or picking technique. Talk about dynamics! And I’d never noticed the odd timing of the beginning passage until hearing this version, where all the subtleties suddenly came into focus for me. And it’s so smooth the way you wove the vocal part into your guitar playing. And those harmonics are the perfect touch of finesse. Plus, it’s clear that it’s so heartfelt! BRAVO.

Once again he found himself near the sound, the melody, the ringing....that had dimmed, slowly came alive, came fresh, came real...and that was the tool.

did Maynard see that? does he know he don't need 3 musical instruments + his voice to make tool-like sound? This is so graceful, man!

The best and message capturing artist to ever do it. He gets it. Does anybody cry for God?

Your videos make me appreciate TOOL even more (didn’t know that was possible). It becomes clear how wild and pure their music really is.

All this time, I never knew Jesus was a Tool fan. I mean, I figured but... now I know. What a happy day.

I wish you toured in America so I could see you play. Your playing inspires me to play guitar.

Hands down best acoustic cover ever done.

He could roam the world just playing Tool acoustically and have a paying music job anywhere on earth.

This cured my depression a little, thank you.

You my friend bled your soul throughout every fiber of wood in that martin guitar ! I personally love that thank you very much truly emotional performance great experience to watch

This man plays the guitar with all his soul and got the skills at the same time. That's really hard to find nowadays. Unique talent!

I don't normally comment on KZfaq videos, but this is brilliant . We'll done, sir.

Visible proof that Tool's music penetrates the soul. Spiral Out Ernesto! 🎸

What an absolutely astounding rendition of a certified cult classic. Your talent is BEYOND mortal realm. Spiral out friend!

This man's videos are nothing short of a spiritual experience

Ernesto, you are awesome. I've been listening to you covers since I was 15(27M). You are a true difinition of a musician and a guitarist.

The only Schnack you'll ever need!

I would thank Ernesto, cause his cover allows me to sleep. My daughter is one month old and she becomes quiet only listening it.

Absolutely amazing. The effortless enter twinning of lyric melody with the guitars’ parts to include those precisely timed chilling harmonic notes! Dude! As a self taught guitarist I love but find Tool can be challenging. I appreciate the masters level skills.

Moving, you did the original work solid justice!goose bumps

How does anyone come to this video, or any of his videos for that matter, and consciously hit the dislike button. Like all his other covers, this is incredible for lack of a better term.

I absolutely love how you handled this song. Every little intricacy in the song accounted for, and performed masterfully. Normally I don't comment on videos, but this song is especially close to my heart seeming it was one of the first song's from tool I had ever heard, and I've listened to this particular song to death, and I thought I'd never feel chills listening to it again, but somehow you managed to give me chills, and for that I'm grateful, and you get my thumbs up! Good stuff man keep it up.

TOOL’s been my fav band since 2001, to this day, and I’m sure it will always be. This is pure gold. Thank you for sharing your art with the world. Please continue to do so. 🙏🏼

My dude. Absolutely amazing.

this is it, this is what i want to be able to do with my guitar eventually. Thank you for showing me the light Ernesto! Rock on!

Just lost my mom and best friend last month and watching you feel this song and get goosebumps has me crying 😭. I am my towns version of you, transposing every instrument and vocal into lonely acoustic soundscapes. I can't find like minded musicians where I live. Anyways I'm new here, but amazing work. Still tearing up!

You sir just put my 2 yr old asleep. Thank you!!!

I could listen to this for 10,000 days.......and then repeat.

You have put me a weird position, Maybe I am old now....But this is the best version of THIS SONG I have ever heard I fear......Just incredible.

Man puts his soul into playing, fing amazing execution.

NEVER heard ANY1 do justice to this one like this Well.done brother #respect Lov ya work

past few months ive watched thousands of acoustic guitar cover to find some creative ideas to play one of my favorite songs, i found almost all of them on your channel. Very impressed with your playstyle, keep up

This touches your soul and leaves it bit better for a while. Thank you sir

I watched the previous version like a hundred times... and I am still impressed with this one 👏🏻

Bravo my dude, I’m doing the “I’m not worthy” gesture. Spot on.

This is a complete and total badass. The guitar did the singing without the vocals.

I hope Maynard, justin, Danny and Adam are aware you Ernesto. And God please bring you on tour with them. You are a living legend how you have put their music together on 1 guitar is nothing but a master class.

First time hearing Ernesto’s version of one of my favorite songs. Incredible. I will be playing this one for a long time.

This deserves so much more exposure.

Man there are few musicians that I have utmost respect for, and you are one of them 🙌

Truly beautiful. Captures the emotion of the song and even enhances it in some ways. Instead of cutting and dividing you’ve brought it together; and us as fans!

you know youve got talent when you can play the guitar part AND vocals all at once

Absolutely beautiful and astonishing

One of my all time favourites, this song led me to buy the 10 000 days album when I was about 13 years old when I could finally get a job because mum wouldn’t buy me “this sort of music” Thankyou for this You really are one of a kind

How you remember every nuance in a 25 min song is incredible! 😉

How does this only have 32k views! Everyone share this! This man is the definition of talent

As a huge Tool fan I found Ernest years ago now and he’s still in my top playlists! Amazing guitarist!

From 3:57 to transition to heavier is pure excellence and beauty! well done and so passionate as always! #BADASS

i've been subbed for a few months and I'm just still shook how you create a full studio experience on the acoustic like that. all of the dynamics and timbres and everything are spot on for every song. cudos brother, i'll be here picking my jaw up off the floor

I could almost hear the words, truly spectacular!

The coolest man in the 21st century playing one of the most beautiful songs ever

Such an underated, unrecognized artist. As is normally the case with real talent and work. Keep shining friend, keep shining.

So well polished I'm sure Ernesto will never forget this song for the rest of his life. Crisp.

This version would make a amazing sleep app. So beautiful and peaceful

It was at the age of 34 that I finally began my guitar journey after I had my spiritual awakening. I went through an ego dissolution in which I didnt know who I was anymore, so much so that I was afraid that the person I was becoming was so foreign to me that I thought they were going to kill me, which at the time I thought explained why I had turned so suicidal that year. While I was in the hospital, I could tell that things were different and would never be the same again. And indeed a lot of things did change about me, where before my hobbies were video games and streaming, had now turned to music and art. I had lived such a sheltered life up to that point that I couldnt even tell you one Tool song. I was so musically inept in all areas, except for video game music, of course. But I began to learn just how much music could touch me, so much it could drive me to tears. Thats when I knew I had to learn guitar. That was 4 and a half years ago. And while I'm still a baby in comparison to other people, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Im happy whenever i pick up my guitar, even though I still feel like I'm shitty, I'm still having fun. Its seeing videos like this that makes me really want to drop my phone and pick up my guitar. Thank you for the inspiration, Ernesto.

It should be illegal for a man to sound that good .Good job man you're fucking amazing

Beautiful arrangement. Your work is absolutely incredible Ernesto!

I usually do the lead guitar full play also like tool does. I really like how you added in all the melodies and played it your own way. It's awesome.

Shockingly talented. Absolutely amazing , I could watch this all day

Genius and oh so humble! Thank you for what you do

I listen to your videos when im about to lose control from the rage that can suddenly fill me at times and your music puts the fire out in seconds your soul is in your work and mine finds peace bc of it. Ty for sharing your gift with the world Ernesto

so good. after learning the guitar you realize how this is not a cover - it is an interpretation!

That is absolutely incredible! Thank you for so much feeling ❤

Top level. Your touch is something incredible man. Got yourself a new follower and fan :)

Damn, you're the best man. I just listened to this three times in a row and appreciated it more each time. Thanks for the videos

Thank you 🙏 YT algorithm for highlighting this performance in my feed. Thank you @Earnestoschnack for resinating in spirit, the compassion and love I feel for humanity as I listen to your moving and inspiring rendition 🌎♥️👏🥹

Oh my goodness, I had no idea who this guy was. My goodness, I was like a baby in tears filled with emotion listening to this cover. Beautiful, Thank you Mr. Ernesto

Love your versions. Not just the technical brilliance, you capture the essence, emit the feeling of the songs.

What good material for karaoke!!! Thank you, you're playing so beautifully and so feelingly!! Amazing work.

Wow, the Opeth shirt is the icing on the cake! Best acoustic ever! No words to describe this really

Just when you think the world is full of people who "do too much". Fantastic. Thanks man