Tool

#26
#26
Lateralus is their best IMO. I listened to it beginning to end at least 4 times the day I got it. It was a experience I will never forget. I talk about it like others talk about The Wall, Lady Electricland, Highway to Hell, or Zeps IV.
 
#27
#27
Tool - Schism (Official Video) {HD 720p} - YouTube

This is some Justin's best work. I would have loved to see this come together in the studio. There are endless Meter Changes and you have to listen to it many times to pin down the Time Signatures. Breaking it down is like peeling a damn onion. I wonder how long it took them to piece it together.

I can understand why it takes them so long to make an album. These guys are a truly rare thing to see when they play.

The Bassline Justin lays at the beginning is what makes this song a classic.
 
#29
#29
It has always amazed me that they are never mentioned among the great bands by most critics. I remember watching the 100 greatest Hard Rock Bands ever. they came in number 88 between Whitsnake and Lita Ford. Jethro Tull, Hole, and Ted Nugent all ranked ahead of them. LOL
 
#30
#30
Another very interesting tidbit about Tool is their utter lack of genre association. It's quite difficult to categorize them. You can to an extent, but even their following is extremely diverse from a market perspective. Typically metal fans and alternative/grunge fans despise each other, but they find common ground and loyalty when it comes to Tool. This is just more justification of the unique elements of sound, art, and influence that Tool brings to the table.
 
#31
#31
Tool - Faaip De Oiad - YouTube

It creeped me out the first time I heard it. I found out is was from a old Coast To Coast AM show in 96. It was later revealed to be a hoax but when I am am driving alone at night and this track comes on it still gives me the Creeps LOL. Don't want a Travis Walton getaway.
 
#32
#32
_vol said:
Another very interesting tidbit about Tool is their utter lack of genre association. It's quite difficult to categorize them. You can to an extent, but even their following is extremely diverse from a market perspective. Typically metal fans and alternative/grunge fans despise each other, but they find common ground and loyalty when it comes to Tool. This is just more justification of the unique elements of sound, art, and influence that Tool brings to the table.
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Very True they cannot be nailed down to any single genre. They borrow from Prog and Art Rock, Jazz Fusion, Metal, Grunge, Industrial, and even Punk in their early work. None of their albums sound even remotely similar.

Saw this on their Wikipedia page and it pretty much hits it on the head.

Tool was described by Patrick Donovan of The Age as "the thinking person's metal band. Cerebral and visceral, soft and heavy, melodic and abrasive, tender and brutal, familiar and strange, western and eastern, beautiful and ugly, taut yet sprawling and epic, they are a tangle of contradictions.

The last sentence rings the most true.
 
#34
#34
I would take issue with the Danny Carey comment... Excellent drummer, but I've been much more impressed with dudes like Mike Portnoy, Chris Pennie, Neil Peart. Best rock drumming going on right now is in math metal, IMO.
 
#35
#35
dduncan4163 said:
Tool - Faaip De Oiad - YouTube

It creeped me out the first time I heard it. I found out is was from a old Coast To Coast AM show in 96. It was later revealed to be a hoax but when I am am driving alone at night and this track comes on it still gives me the Creeps LOL. Don't want a Travis Walton getaway.
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When was it revealed to be a hoax? Not that I don't believe it was, but I never saw where it was proven a hoax.
 
#37
#37
milohimself said:
I would take issue with the Danny Carey comment... Excellent drummer, but I've been much more impressed with dudes like Mike Portnoy, Chris Pennie, Neil Peart. Best rock drumming going on right now is in math metal, IMO.
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What was it about them that impressed you more. Just curious.
 
#39
#39
milohimself said:
I would take issue with the Danny Carey comment... Excellent drummer, but I've been much more impressed with dudes like Mike Portnoy, Chris Pennie, Neil Peart. Best rock drumming going on right now is in math metal, IMO.
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Thomas Pridgen is a silly kid... but his natural drumming abilities are very impressive.
 
#40
#40
dduncan4163 said:
What was it about them that impressed you more. Just curious.
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Hard to quantify at that level, just because I feel like what gets incorporate into songs is obviously not all they can do, but I always try and keep an ear out for syncopation. Playing around with time signatures just because is commonplace in math metal.
 
#41
#41
Undertow is the my favorite album of all-time, and not just Tool. Every freaking track on that album is outstanding.

I've seen Tool twice, and both shows were phenomenal. Saw them in Knoxville, and again years later in Spokane, WA. My brother was lucky enough to see them back in like '94 at 328 in Nashville. I can't imagine getting to see them there.

I also like Danny Carey a lot, and he's probably my #1 drummer, but Brann Dailor is absolutely unbelievable.
 
#42
#42
DinkinFlicka said:
Thomas Pridgen is a silly kid... but his natural drumming abilities are very impressive.
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Oh no doubt his single rolls and single bass speed is insane. My calf muscle wants to roll up just watching him.

Its apples and oranges though. BB King, Hendrix, Clapton, Dime, herman li, Mustain, Jimmi Ray V, Eddie Van H, Randi Rhodes, Cantrell are all masters but they each have there own strengths and weaknesses.

Danny Carey IMO is the best in the polyrhythmic style is Carey. I put him ahead of other greats like Portnoy, Dailor, and Haake is his range.

Danny Carey- Rosetta Stoned - YouTube

danny carey plays tool's 'jambi' @ kc explorer's percussion 25th anniversary event - YouTube

Portnoy plays with more power and that looks impressive. But its just looks. If any of you decide to watch the videos just pay attention to each arm and leg. He has mentality conditioned himself to the point of full limb independence. Its not Flashy. Its simply the best mastery of Polyrhythms I've ever seen. I can practice all day everyday for the next 30 years and still never gain his Range. I bow to the King:hi:




 
#44
#44
GreatWhiteNorth said:
Undertow is the my favorite album of all-time, and not just Tool. Every freaking track on that album is outstanding.

I've seen Tool twice, and both shows were phenomenal. Saw them in Knoxville, and again years later in Spokane, WA. My brother was lucky enough to see them back in like '94 at 328 in Nashville. I can't imagine getting to see them there.

I also like Danny Carey a lot, and he's probably my #1 drummer, but Brann Dailor is absolutely unbelievable.
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Dailor has some of the Fastest Fills I ever seen, plus I love the way in mixes little bits of Jazz and Prog styles in his Solos.

MASTODON - "Blood and Thunder" - YouTube

His best work. He hand speed and precision is insane in this song.
 
#47
#47
milohimself said:
Hard to quantify at that level, just because I feel like what gets incorporate into songs is obviously not all they can do, but I always try and keep an ear out for syncopation. Playing around with time signatures just because is commonplace in math metal.
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- "Mike Portnoy (Drumming Skills)"

Portnoy is without a doubt the fastest Drummer using PR. He is also completely self taught. He is one of the greatest ever no question.

Mike Portnoy Drum Solo - YouTube

LOL he has a bigger Cymbal fetish than Peart. He is awesome to watch.
 
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