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"The singer can't hide in a live version." *Maynard sings from behind a curtain under the stage disguised as Waldo*

Watching people’s reaction to Tool songs brings a tear to my third eye!

Tool fans love watching people listen to Tool songs for the first time because we are always looking for new members of the Tool Army.

Literally picked the best possible song. The emotion in Maynard’s voice makes my eyes water every time

Careful going down the tool rabbit hole, it goes deep....

Need to watch him sing while he has a fan in a choke hold

I've been to ALOT of concerts, and I've never experienced what I experienced with Tool compared to any other band. Ever. It is like your soul is taken out of your body, and wrung dry. I was exhausted afterwards. Usually it's the other way around and I'm jacked up. But not with Tool. One doesnt simply listen to Tool. You experience it. They make sure of that.🤘

"Its like a spiritual ceremony." "Its a psychedelic experience." "Its like Maynard is part of the band and not just a singer with a band behind him." Fuck yea, Beth. You totally get it an thats so awesome. Subscribed.

I only use KZfaq to watch videos of people listening to TOOL for the first time.

“It’s like a psychedelic experience.” Ah, she gets it!

now do the version where maynard's choking a dude

Most bands count to 4, Tool is calculating pi with those time signatures

The percussive sounds are Danny's Mandala pads with a Tabla sample. He (Danny Carrey - Drummer for tool) studied for a while under Aloke Dutta. I was actually at the E-Center in SLC for this actual concert where this was recorded in 97. This was one of the best concerts I have witnessed. It was back when Maynard was really into it. Such a transcendent experience.

"Here's Tom with the weather"

Watching this woman experience TOOL is utterly amazing... it's nice to see someone who knows about music and who appreciates music truly appreciate good music... I highly recommend going to see TOOL, live... it is truly an experience, and something you won't find at any other show...

Their most primal work . He gives me chills.

listen to "the grudge", if you want the full range of his voice

"It's like a psychedelic experience". Pretty much a summary of Tool. And Pink Floyd. You should do Eulogy from Tool. He shows quite a bit of range there.

Absolutely love this version of pushit. Hit me like a ton of bricks when I heard it for the first time. More Tool !!.

You picked the best version of this song :)

If you're focused on vocals you need to react to Parabol/Parabola

Her third eye has been opened, . Oh how I love and envy those hearing Tool for the first time! Lol, she said it's like a psychedelic experience! Spiral Out....keep going....

Danny Carey in my opinion is the best drummer ever. TOOL has their own unique style or genre. I’d say they modern day Pink Floyd.

No rock vocalist has ever fit as perfectly into the bands music as Maynard. He understands levels and spacial relationships like no other. Music is math and chemistry and science.

I'm so happy you did my favorite Tool track. Thank you for your reactions and coaching!!!

Have you every seen them in concert? .. Tool is not a band ... They are an experience ..

My take on this song is about a bad time in my young life where I suffered mental and physical abuse from a high school boyfriend. I recognized the feelings right away as Maynard sang; I'm glad he asked the listeners to go to a vulnerable place, better to understand his message. It takes me back to that painful time; the song reminding me of the feelings I'd locked away, but also telling me how far I've come emotionally from then. Maynard writes about what we can all identify with, and Tool adds that beautiful music to it. The guitar that cries in pain...so familiar...the hurt, the fear and desperation that abuse brings.

Yes, please do Passenger by Deftones ft. Maynard James Keenan (Tool singer)! You'd really love it.

"Then he looked right through me. With somniferous almond eyes. Don't even know what that means. Must remember to write it down..." Rosetta Stoned - TOOL

The drums are tablas from India ... TOOL one of my favorite bands of all time ever !!! Eargasm

I love watching professional musicians with a trained ear and extensive knowledge of music comment on Tool. Maynard is well-known as a top-tier vocalist. But having some breakdown for the layman really helps me appreciate his style and skill. Please do more Tool! Descending would be a good one. Or Pneuma... 👍🏼🤘🏼

Your honesty and genuine reflective feedback on what you technically and emotionally hear is a gift to me. Thank you for being you.

The studio recording is much harder than this though. This is essentially the unplugged version. But definitely a good sample of his skills as a liver performer. He never disappoints at a live show no matter the band (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer), unlike many other performers that rely only the post production processing for their sound.

Please do Passenger by the Deftones (ft Maynard from Tool)! It would be interesting to see your comments on their two voices :)

"If when I say I might fade like a sigh if I stay. You minimize my movement anyway. I must persuade you another way." I know, I know... Just posting a quote from the song is somewhat cheap. As if I'm riding the coattails of another's talent. Tool's lyrics just need to be memorialized. The music itself is awe-inspiring. Maynard's voice is nigh angelic. Yet the words themselves are as deep and emotional as the other magnificient components. Even just saying them in my head, with no tonality at all, takes me to a strange place. Like being in the eye of a hurricane. Dangerous, but peaceful. Terrible and beautiful. I have always loved Tool for this. Always on the fine line between things. Like a luminous shadow or the silver lining of a steel-gray sky. Sorry, I told you it takes me to a strange place. Yet, somehow comforting and familiar.

You'll never know or understand, but you have saved my life by helping me remember who I am by rekindling my love for something I had long forgot. Thank you.

Love how you genuinely pick apart the song and emotion he exerts into it! If you love the Indian drums you should give "Right In Two" a listen by them. Fantastic progressive piece.

I have listened and studied a lot of Tool's music for about 16 years. This is one of my favorite tracks in their entire discography for multiple reasons. However, you are one of the first persons that isn't a regular Tool listener, that gave an excellent representation of the music. You really got it. Great job on picking up on the following: 1. Eastern influence 2. Purposes of his voice usage 3. The harmony and meaning of the music itself

I was at this show, no words

Everytime I listen to tool, I feel the same level of amazement as I did the first time hearing it, even if the song is many years old and even after hearing it 1000 times.

By far my favorite reaction channel, I really appreciate the education and insight. Thank you Beth!

I'd love to see you do Alice In Chains (make sure when Layne Staley was the lead singer) I think you'd love it!

Those drum sounds are actually Tabla drums. They may be samples played on the mandala pad, but the original sound is tablas.

I’m loving all of these reaction videos of people whom never heard TOOL before, welcome

Parabol/Parabola, please. It's my all time favorite song. Another aspect of tool I've found interesting is the choice of where they lyrics are sung. Lateralus, for example, is sung with the syllables matching the Fibonacci sequence (which is related to the golden ratio) in ascending and descending order. Furthermore, the song is written in 9-8-7...the 16th (4 beats x 4 beats=16 beats=1 measure) digit of the Fibonacci sequence is 987. The entire Lateralus album is highly associated with mathematics.

You hit the nail right on the head. Maynard James Keenan is one of the best metal vocalists ever. Listen to Tool's version of No Quarter by Led Zeppelin. This may be sacrilege to some, but I think that MJK actually improves on the Robert Plant vocal, which is near impossible.

Im so so glad you’ve done another Tool video!!! Your ability to express what we feel from the band that we we-selves cannot put words to is incredible, please please keep em coming!

One of the best tool reactions on KZfaq ! Much love from the states!

Have you seen Tori & Maynard's duet? It was the RAINN benefit concert back in '96. The whole show was amazing, but their duet was gorgeous. The song was Muhammad My Friend.

The music of Tool massages the mind, sadly that won't help your back. You should compare the album version of this song for your next visit 😊 it is very different.

This band is as deep as they come in what they do musically and lyrically. They mix time signatures and incorporate sequences in the music. And it helps you're listening to a living legend on drums.

The drums are Synesthesia Mandala Drum. They're drum pads with synthesized tones. They were created by Danny and Vince DeFranco.

If you wish to be further impressed watch the live version of this with the concert video, a fan runs on stage half way through the song and Maynard (vocals) tackles him and holds him in a full body head lock then proceeds to finish the song while holding him

Pushit is a fantastic track, one of the best by Tool in my opinion. But the Salival version is something overwhelmingly beautiful, just the guitar and voice intro is enough to make you teary-eyed. I'm really glad she reviewed this version instead of the original one, it is truly special.

The Drummer is Danny Carey, for me the best drummer in the world hands down.

I love how much you're into this (And in your other videos!). It feels so good to see an expert in a field really appreciate a piece a of work on a deep level.

Not only is he using his voice as "just" another instrument, he usually stands in the back during shows. The band is up front, he's in the shadows, most of the time you can't see him.

You definitely need to listen the songs written for his mother wings for Marie parts 1&2

Very good comment about him using his voice as if an instrument, to actually compliment the other musicians in this band. The most underrated group in my opinion. The best music I’ve ever heard, I’m just so sorry I hadn’t heard them before I turned 56 two yrs ago. Thanks🙏🏼🌹

This is such a beautiful version of _Pushit_ ... just amazing!

You are on fire with the songs atm

it is exceptionally hard not to geek-out with TOOL in your head. maynard et al have that effect. you find things happening in the mood, in the lyric (i love the surprise of no lyrics sheet that lead to unexpected connections being made). they take on contrasts more extreme than other bands, and do it all smoothly. maynard's voice helps as he is so capable, competent, and willing to be an instrument. it's fun watching you discovering this band. i've had them in my head since their first e.p and they've only become more thoughtful, complex, and satisfying.

Maynard is a world class athlete....so his breath control is next level

It’s funny you said, he’s not a separate entity from the band. “Out in front” I believe you said. If you see Tool live, he is at the back of the stage, furthest from the front of the stage. He’s truly an amazing vocalist, and is able to do things vocally that other vocalists aren’t able to do. It’s magical.

Got to love Tool virgins! Watching you hear this for the first time is awesome. Ancient History and Pentatonic Scales in Music. It is believed that the pentatonic scale was used way back in ancient times. ... These musical instruments were found to be tuned to the pentatonic scale, with the theory that they are about 50,000 years old

I already loved Tool, but your insight made me love them for even more reasons, and I'm thankful for that.

Definitely my favorite video of yours, easily the most powerful performance I've ever heard

Maynard has another band called A PERFECT CIRCLE, you should react to their song JUDITH. that was maynard's personal story about his mom

Well done Beth! Insightful and entertaining. I feel like I'm listening to great music with a mate! Keep em coming!

The science of Vocals.... Throws a new perspective on music.. Awesome Beth...Thanks.

You have an amazing ability to verbalize your analysis. Very nice. I was lucky to see them during this tour.

Not only did it end up being live, it also ended up being a different version 😂 all good though, cause anything Tool does is fire!!

I'm pretty sure it's a tabla drum...

The beauty of his singing, especially in this version, is that he sounds like he’s trying to push through something - like he’s pushing that voice out, until it breaks through and opens up. You hear that opening up and release at the end. It’s so beautiful. And yes, listening to Tool is like a religious experience. Like a ritual. That’s what Maynard has always said about their performances, and people say he seems pretentious, but that’s just how he wants people to experience it.

I love watching someone discover tool....doesnt take much and the hooks are in

Maynard speaks parseltongue. Anyone surprised? I didn't think so.

Brilliant... Gives me goosebumps... Only band that has truly mastered all the elements! Love the reactions and explanations from her💜🤘

This song, this particular version, did something to me years ago. It's amazing how music can be magic in ways. Beth's description describes how it felt in my heart so many years ago for the first time. Absolutely love this video.

Beautiful!!! One of my fav !!!

I know it's a lot of Tool but please react to "Schism". That song is definitely a whole experience in itself. Greetings from Argenitna.

I delighted to listening a Tool with other people who's understand their music too. It's a pleasure to watch you when you discover it first time. This happened to me long time ago... Keep going with Maynard, please. Regards

Love the new view on songs I've listened to for years. Awesome work Beth, thanks! Subbed.

I wish I could like this more than once. A very genuine reaction.

The best version of Pushit.

If you really want an experience, TOOL goes on tour in 2019! They will be in the UK on 16 June! Maybe a new album by then...

Loved this 👌🏻 thank you! Your passion is infectious!

I appreciate Beth’s positivity and consideration... it’s refreshing and lovely... btw I’ve seen Tool a dozen times over the years and it’s always a spiritual experience, one of the greatest shows on earth...

Subbed. I typically don't sub to reaction channels, but you give real insight into the song and pick up on things the band does without knowing anything about them.

I think that justin is godly bass player and fits great in tool

You nailed not only the vocals review but how the band works so well together! Great review, Beth!

17:36 - The exact moment when you finally get what Tool is all about...

Danny Carey (drums) is a genius. Some say, like me, one of greatest drummers alive. I often compare him with John "Bonzo" Bonham from Led Zeppelin.

Definitely Deftones ft. Maynards' 'Passenger', properly awesome song.

I love your comment at the end about how the music would hit and affect those who were there! I was there just last Friday and have seen them 4x, they're on tour again and set to put a new album out August 30th! I'm so excited! I've been a tool fan since the early 90's! ( I'm sure someone will ask you to pick apart his side projects if they haven't already, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.) I really enjoy watching someone who doesn't know the music as intimately as my time has made me with them, but who still knows the music intimately immediately! I really appreciate getting to see someone kind of explain some of what's going on. I can play guitar by ear, but can't vocalize very well, so it's neat to hear it explained, and so well 'on the spot' as you are. You hit some really important things on the head as well, my brother asked me why Maynard was hiding out in the background the other night, and I said he hasn't been a front man since the early to mid-90s when he had less control over the stage setup, I believe. And just as you said, he melds right into the band so well and doesn't want to be the centerpiece. Also he finds the lights and crowd distracting and has to visit a very emotional place to reproduce the feelings in his work for the crowd. I saw your first video on his sober performance, and noted it was interesting that another person of your profession had made the same comment immediately upon seeing his stance, LOL. It's interesting to know how important a stance can be for those who have to really work at it and it made me a little emotional to hear that he can do that so well wow putting so much art visually into his sound. THANKS! I'll be interested to hear if you've ever taken a stab at Peter Steele of Type O Negative. He's probably my second favorite vocalist, after Maynard, then there's Robert Plant and Jim Morrison 😁.

Slowly becoming one of my favorite channels... The community is great too!

Ineratic ESP - the Mars Volta His vocals are really wild

Its a live album btw

Awesome reaction, so cool watching a vocalist appreciate Maynard & the band.

You are very adept at analysing vocal techniques and explaining the methods of achieving similar results. Thank you for your knowledge and insight